Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region

Downsizing and Decluttering: You Can't Take it with You (CANCELED)
2023-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Fredericksburg Branch Library, 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States

Peer Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Diagnosis
2023-06-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-06-16 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 will close for new members after March 24th, 2023. If you are interested, please reach out to us at 540-371-2704 so we can plan for another group and send you the registration form.

Fredericksburg Pride
2023-06-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Fredericksburg Market Square 909 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 2201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22401, United States
Come visit MHAfred’s table at the Fredericksburg Pride event!

Opioid Use Disorder: National Problem, Inter-professional Solution
2023-06-23 08:00 - 12:00 | VA
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 Toxicology
Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
Clinical Pharmacy
Pediatrics
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine

…and more
Register Here!

“THE TABLE”
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Market Square, 214 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States

Yoga in the Park
2023-06-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Maury Park, Corner of William St and Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Yoga in the Park
Saturday, June 3, 2023

Yoga in the Park
June 3, 2023
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Maury Park, William St & Kenmore Ave,
Downtown Fredericksburg
See map

The region’s largest and most anticipated yoga event!
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg seeks to create an awareness of mental health and well-being through the practice of yoga and to promote peace and harmony in the world. Join your community and Fredericksburg’s best yoga instructors for Yoga in the Park.
All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Instructors will gently guide you throughout the session by demonstration and one-on-one assistance. Just bring a mat or towel!

Register Online

Save One Life
2023-05-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Germanna, 10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408, United States
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 to your clients and FREE ETHICS.
MHAfred staff will be attending this event!

Community Support: Finding Connection in New Spaces
2023-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
May is Mental Health Month, and this year Mental Health America is spreading education and awareness through our campaign Look Around, Look Within to amplify how our environments impact mental health.
There are many ways in which we can care for our mental health, and at the core, support, connection, community, and safety are crucial to caring for ourselves and others. When we think of places providing mental health support, often the first that come to mind are clinical settings. However, places right in our own communities, such as libraries, community centers, parks, restaurants, barbershops, and so many more, are creating intentional spaces for people to connect and care for their mental health in different ways. Join MHA and guests for this panel-style discussion where we will explore some “non-traditional” spaces where you can seek care and connection within your community.
In this free 60-minute session we will:

Hear from speakers about the different settings they work in that provide supportive spaces that encourage people to talk about their mental health
Discuss how individuals can seek out these safe spaces within their own communities
Learn more about how your mental, emotional, and social well-being can be impacted by spending time at places that are encouraging positive mental health practices and conversations

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City of Fredericksburg Employee Wellness Fair
2023-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Come visit MHAfred staff at our table!

16th Annual Walk for Mental Wellness
2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Maury Park, Corner of William St and Kenmore Ave, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
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The Nature Connection: Collaborating to bring ecotherapy to your community
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, join Mental Health America for this interactive webinar focused on exploring ecotherapy. This session will discuss a brief history of ecotherapy, summarize research on the physical and mental health impacts of nature exposure, look at different types of ecotherapy activities, and address why ecotherapy is vital for addressing climate grief and anxiety.
Join us for this free, 60-minute webinar where we will:

Describe ecotherapy, its history, and potential activities.
Explore the benefits of cross-disciplinary collaboration to support mental health and well-being.
Learn about potential tools and programs to replicate ecotherapy or place-based supports for well-being in your own communities.

When joining this session – please have a writing utensil and piece of paper on hand to participate in the interactive activity.
Click Here to Register
Meet The Speaker
Marissa Byers (she/her) is passionate about connecting people with the natural environment to improve mental health and well-being and inspire climate action. She graduated from Butler University with an environmental studies degree in 2018. Byers was a 2021-2022 MHA Young Mental Health Leaders Council member. Her current collaborative work aims to help college students work with the natural resources around them and get outside to connect with themselves, others, and their environments. Learn more at ecotherapyforall.com.

11th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2023-04-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Chandler Ballroom, University Center, 1600 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Come visit MHAfred staff at our table from 5:30-6:30pm! The event itself will end at 8:30pm.

Work-Based Learning Fair
2023-04-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Germanna Community College, 616 Amelia Street, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
An all-industry hiring event for employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities! If you are interested in volunteering with MHAfred, stop by our table at the Germanna Community College Fredericksburg Area Campus work-based learning fair.

500 Club Luncheon
2023-04-05 12:00 - 13:30 | VA
Luncheon honoring Senior Visitors program volunteers who have over 500 hours of service.

Strength & Honor Poker Run
2023-04-01 11:30 - 16:00 | Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States

Peer Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Mental Health Diagnosis
2023-03-24 18:30 - 20:00, 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

Walker-Grant Middle School S.O.S Presentations
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-03-23 15:00 | VA

Community Card Making Project Food-Coop
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | VA

"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!
