The Mental Health Bell | Bell of Hope
Cast from shackles which bound them, this bell shall ring out hope for the mentally ill and victory over mental illness. — Inscription on Mental Health Bell
Growing Recovery Support Groups with MHAfred
Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region (MHAfred) offers various support services for adults in recovery. read more…
Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery
Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery (APPR) is a self-directed recovery and wellness program that promotes personal awareness, health, and life transformation. APPR is designed to help individuals learn self-help concepts, skills, and strategies from trained facilitators. While this program was initially designed for people with mental health and/or substance use disorders in mind, APPR is beneficial for anyone seeking a more manageable life.
Free Lance-Star: Every servicemember knows ‘someone who has died by suicide’
On February 16, 2025, the following article, written by Cathy Dyson, was in the Free Lance-Star. From the article:
“For me, it’s gutting because I have family members who are veterans,” said Barb Barlow, executive director of Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region.
Stress in America: Impact on Youth
“Subject matter experts have recommendations but MHAfred also wants to hear directly from the teens we are trying to help. Sign up to get more information about the upcoming conference – Amplifying Youth Voices – tell us what you need and how we can help.” Barb Barlow, Executive Director of Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region