Harm Reduction is a treatment approach used by all therapists (not just related to addictions) to help shape client behaviors and prevent harm. Lighthouse Counseling is offering a free training in the basics of Harm Reduction for mental health therapists including information on opioid overdose, assessment and referral (SBIRT), training in Narcan administration and distribution […]
The intent of this series is to provide comprehensive opioid use and related substance use disorder education. The series is designed with providers with prescribing privileges in mind, but is open to other relevant members of the community and care team. PANELISTS include staff from the following University of Virginia Health departments: Division of Medical […]
Come visit MHAfred's table at the Fredericksburg Pride event!
Barbershop Talks are an opportunity to engage in community conversation and to raise awareness of men's health and wellness. To build on the success of the first local Barbershop Talk held in September 2022, this event will be a training on men's mental health specifically for barbers. The mental health awareness training will be led […]
Will we see you at the 2024 Youth First Conference?
Community Event: Mental Health America of Fredericksburg will be among the panelist for this discussion.
For National Health Center Week, Mental Health America of Fredericksburg is spotlighting Central Virginia Health Services.
Central Virginia Health Services, a partner of MHAfred, is hosting a Back-2-School Giveaway on August 5th!
Join MHAfred staff on day two in a series of webinars about the National Standards for Peer Support Certification. Session Two is a deep dive into Model Standard 7, What is Recovery? Discover how organizations and communities with different understandings of “abstinent recovery” can thrive while aligning with national standards. At the end of this […]
It is National Health Center Week! Learn more about what the CVHS, a MHAfred partner, is doing to share resources during this important week.
It is National Health Center Week! Learn more about what the CVHS, a MHAfred partner, is doing to share resources during this important week.
It is National Health Center Week! Learn more about what the CVHS, a MHAfred partner, is doing to share resources during this important week.
The "National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification” is the first substantive document on peer support published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration since the 2015 landmark publication of “SAMHSA’s Core Competencies for Peer Workers in Behavioral Health Services.” Much has changed (as evidenced by the depth and breadth of the content […]
Join Healthy Generations for the Electric Slide on September 14, 2024, for a leisurely stroll or a morning power walk through downtown Fredericksburg.
The Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises.
Together for Fredericksburg is hosting a Halloween Spectacular & COSTUME CONTEST on October 29, 2024! Prizes for BEST INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COSTUMES!
