Mental Health America of Fredericksburg addresses the behavioral health and substance use needs of our diverse communities across the Fredericksburg region by identifying gaps in local services and creating unique programs and partnerships to address them. Mental Health America of Fredericksburg, Inc. is a non profit US 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Full Circle Grief Center, Central Virginia’s comprehensive bereavement resource. Founded in 2008, we provide grief support groups, individual counseling, grief education and community outreach, and more. Led by Executive Director Allyson Drake, M.Ed., FT, Full Circle strives to position itself as a leader in the field of grief services and a trusted community resource.

NAMI Virginia’s local affiliates play an active role providing support, education, and advocacy at the community level. They operate support groups to let people know they are not alone and to be there with information and support when needed. Our affiliates speak publicly to educate others about brain disorders and provide educational programs, free of cost, to youth and young adults, parents, individuals, and families affected by mental illness. They advocate for effective and timely services from their local service providers, and they offer hope to those experiencing the impact of mental illness. Please see our Education and Supportsection for more information on support groups and educational programs.

MHAfred HELPLINE - Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region

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The MHAfred HELPLINE is an information hub for finding mental health professionals and agencies licensed by the State of Virginia. Easily find counselors, therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, mental health agencies, treatment centers, crisis centers, inpatient, outpatient or in-home care, wellness services, associations, and more; most of which are within the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of King George, Caroline, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. Our office can send you a curated list of providers that is tailored to your unique needs. You can also use the filters below to conduct your own search for mental health providers.

Warm Line - Mental Health Virginia

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MHV Warm Line peers work hard to give individualized support and attention to each caller. Peers provide personal examples of wellness, recovery and hope, and maintain personal wellness as a model to communities and callers alike.

The peers at MHV are not licensed professionals, medical providers, or legal advisers. MHV’s Warm Line is not intended for these purposes. Additionally, the staff and volunteers at MHV maintain strict confidentiality and do not divulge personally identifying information regarding a caller. When times are busy, the Warm Line call may be limited to 20 minutes as we have others to serve as well, but not to worry! In that phone call, we’ll ensure that you’re receiving undivided attention — straight from people who have lived experience with mental health and mental health recovery

The AliveRVA Warm Line is a Peer Recovery and Resource Warm Line staffed by Peer Recovery Specialists, trained individuals with lived experience in substance use, behavioral health, trauma and recovery. AliveRVA is for people struggling with addiction, their loved ones, and members of the community. Our AliveRVA peers are there to listen and offer safe and confidential support and information on resources, including Substance Use Treatment, Recovery Supports, Health Care, Food, and Recovery Housing.
AliveRVA is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response (SOR) grant, developed to help states increase prevention measures and improve access to treatment and recovery supports for individuals challenged by opioid use. AliveRVA is a partnership among Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA), Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Alliance (SAARA), and Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV).

A non-profit in Richmond that provides children’s mental health services and child care resources.

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ChildSavers is the only nonprofit in Virginia using a coordinated prevention and intervention model to address children’s mental health, preparing them for lifelong learning and helping them recover from trauma.

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Nearly 100 years ago, ChildSavers was established as the Children’s Memorial Clinic in memory of Dr. McGuire Newton, one of Richmond’s first pediatricians. Martha Patteson Bowie (Mrs. Melville C.) Branch connected concerned citizens to create an innovative agency “for the purpose of giving complete physical and mental examinations, free of charge, to all children who may need the same.”

The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive.

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"We’re the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health, operating three Mission Areas that work together for greater impact: Care, Education and Science."

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The Child Mind Institute’s Family Resource Center is committed to providing up-to-date, authoritative and actionable information about children’s mental health and well-being.

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Child Mind Institute, Inc., a tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 80-0478843) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All rights reserved.

"At SAARA, our mission is to transform Virginia communities through hope, education, and advocacy for addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. As the leading voice on substance use disorder and recovery, our purpose is to provide individuals and communities with the knowledge, support, and resources needed to create lasting change."

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA envisions that people with, affected by, or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions receive care, achieve well-being, and thrive.

VA offers a network of support for all Veterans and their families and friends. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers authoritative information about mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.