Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region

Community Card Making Project Food-Coop
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | VA

“THE TABLE”
2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Market Square, 214 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States

Peer Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Diagnosis
2023-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Disability Resource Center, Conference Room, 409 Progress Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
A support group for parents or primary caregivers of children living with mental health diagnoses to come and find support, comfort and understanding.
Please note: This groups has 9 open spots and will close for new members after March 24th, 2023.
We’ll meet bi-weekly from February to July (with a “Spring Break” in May).

Registration Forms

Return completed forms to Mental Health America of Fredericksburg at the address below:
618 Kenmore Ave, Suite 2AFredericksburg, VA 22401
Or send via email to: helpline@mhafred.org

"THE TABLE"
2023-02-21 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-02-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-01-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Market Square, 214 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States

Senior Visitors New Volunteer Orientation and Training
2023-02-18 09:00 - 13:30 | VA
Call MHAFred at 540-371-2704 to register.

University of Mary Washington Volunteer Fair
2023-02-16 11:00 - 14:00 | University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States

Community Conversations Series
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Caroline Family YMCA, 17422 Library Blvd., Ruther Glen, VA, 22546, United States
A community conversation about youth and mental health with local panelists!

Card Making: Spreading Love & Care
2023-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Fredericksburg Food Co-Op, 320 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Join Elody Shojinaga to make valentines to help brighten a senior’s day! Cards will be donated to MHAfred to support our Senior Visitors program. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own to share!
Not creative? Just stop by to sign some cards with a cheery message!

Annual Campaign for 2023
2022-12-01 00:00 - 2023-02-28 23:59 | VA
During the pandemic we all experienced a roller coaster of emotions – some more than others.

MHAfred’s staff and volunteers are passionately on the frontline, working to help each person who reaches out. With your donation, you are standing in the breach with us.
A frantic grandmother called HELPLINE after her grandson attempted suicide. However, days later, she still could not find a mental health provider taking new clients. We were able to get the needed appointment. We also listened as she shared, through tears, her fears and feelings of failure as his guardian – we provided her the support she needed. Many other families are similarly struggling with suicide ideation, attempts, and death by suicide, which is now at epidemic levels among youth 12-18, according to the CDC. In addition to HELPLINE, MHAfred offers Support Groups to at-risk teens and Suicide Prevention Education – after presenting at one local high school, 21 students ask for help. These could be lives saved – and, as an MHAfred supporter, you helped.
Seniors have also been a group at-risk for suicide – that is why the Senior Visitors program was started.
Depression is not a normal part of aging; everyone deserves happy, healthy relationships. When you donate, you partner with MHAfred to ensure that local seniors remain vital community members. Recently, during the MHAfred annual holiday party for the program, a senior who has been matched for 19 years with the same volunteer shared how isolated and lonely she was before joining Senior Visitors. Now, she happily recruits other seniors and volunteers to join the fun. Indeed, we are making a difference – together.
I can’t share enough how much we appreciate the support we receive from our community.

I lead a small staff of 5 dedicated people. Over the past year, they, and our volunteers, have risen to the challenge of meeting increased needs. For example, HELPLINE requests increased by 157% over thirty days, and we are now offering weekly follow-ups with those on a waitlist. We make the extra effort because everyone – staff, board members, and volunteers – believe that no one should navigate a journey for mental wellness alone.

Relationships matter. You matter to us.

Please consider donating, volunteering, or reaching out if you or someone you know could benefit from our services.
DONATE NOW!
