by Barb Barlow | May 14, 2024 | Suicide Prevention Education Program, Support Services Program, Website Home Page
Each year, Strong Tower Church donates to MHAfred’s annual campaign to help ensure the continuation of critical services to our community. Over the last two years, their generous support—along with the Fredericksburg City Chapter of the NAACP and Mary Washington Hospital Foundation—has helped at-risk teens attend therapy sessions through MHAfred’s partnership with Youth Life Service (YLS). Continue reading to learn more about the impact MHAfred and their partners have made in the community.
by Barb Barlow | May 9, 2024 | Stories From MHAfred, Website Home Page
Reina is a valued member of our team at MHAfred, starting as an intern she proved her worth over and over again. When she graduated from UMW, with a degree in Psychology, we offered her a part-time position while she searched for her career position. Today, May 9, 2024, is her last day with MHAfred, and she starts her dream job with the Registrar’s Office of the University of Mary Washington tomorrow. We will miss her cheerful and helpful addition to the office but look forward to her continued support as a volunteer.
by Barb Barlow | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Stories From MHAfred, Website Home Page
Follow along with MHAfred as we settle into our new home.
by Barb Barlow | Mar 30, 2023 | Support Services Program, Website Home Page
“Acts of violence in schools and other public places have stunned the nation. Children, in particular, may experience anxiety, fear, and a sense of personal risk.” Click here for Mental Health America National’s article on Talking to Kids...
by Barb Barlow | Dec 13, 2022 | Local News Stories, MHAfred HELPLINE Program, Suicide Prevention Education Program, Website Home Page
MHAfred and some of our local partners are working together to address the mental health crisis in our region. Click here to read the recent article in the Free Lance Star about our role in the Community Health Improvement Plan.
by Barb Barlow | Dec 6, 2022 | Suicide Prevention Education Program, Website Home Page
“Nationally, adolescent depression and anxiety — already at crisis levels before the pandemic — have surged amid the isolation, disruption and hardship of covid-19.” Check out the recent article from The Washington Post.
