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 crisis of student mental health is much vaster than we realize
"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.
Amid barbershop chairs, counselor focuses on mental health
Gary Taylor, licensed clinical social worker in Caroline County, is getting creative about reaching community members and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Check out the recent article in the Free Lance Star.
New 988 Suicide Hotline Sees Increase in Calls for Help
Read the Free Lance Star article from Sept 12, 2022 about the increased use of the new national suicide hotline, 988. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, get help immediately. Call or text 988 from anywhere in the country, or call RACSB HopeStarter...
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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!
