Inclement Weather Information
Due to the extreme cold weather, our heating system is unable to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the building. For the safety and comfort of our staff, we have decided to temporarily close our business until the situation improves. MHAfred HELPLINE calls will be returned when the building reopens. We hope to reopen on Friday, January 24th, 2025. Thank you for your patience and support.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
MHAfred follows the Fredericksburg City public schools’ recommendations for late openings and closures related to weather.
New Location
Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region offices have relocated to 150 Olde Greenwich Dr., Suite 102 Fredericksburg, VA 22408.
The Medication Conversation
Read the article that appeared in the September 2022 edition of the Front Porch magazine. Yoga, journaling, and rest are all ways we can practice self-care. Going to therapy is a form of self-care. But how often do we think of taking medication as a way to care for...
Learning from Each Other
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‘Nobody talks about it’: The rise in youth suicide
Tara Lowery, a parent in Stafford county, lost her son Jake to suicide in 2016. She was recently featured in a video by VERIFY alongside other parents and mental health experts to talk about the youth suicide crisis: Watch the video by VERIFY here. Since Jake's death,...
Follow Us!
MHAfred is able to continue to provide free quality programs due to financial support from:
The Behavioral Health Fund
The David Morgan Fund
The Teddy Fund
The Vittoria Family Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation
The MHAfred HELPLINE is supported by a generous grant from the Rappahannock United Way and Walmart Store #2438 at 217 Garrisonville Road
‘Thank You’ to Our Sponsors
These businesses and individuals are supporting MHAfred’s free, local mental health programs. We couldn’t do it without you!
