Support Groups and Services with
Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region
At MHAfred, adult support groups are peer-led and facilitated by Virginia Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). For more information about this process, see the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) white paper, Virginia PRS Certification and Registration Pathways. If you are interested in becoming a CPRS, check out the Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist Portal.
If you would like further assistance with finding a mental health professional, check out the MHAfred HELPLINE Directory. We are here to help.
Support groups at MHAfred are offered at no cost. Scroll to see all of the support groups & services offered.
Any feedback from our users is welcomed and valued. For any questions or concerns, please call MHAfred at (540) 371-2704 or email mhafred@mhafred.org.
A Note from the Growing Recovery Facilitators
Originally founded as Recovery in Motion with MHAfred in 2013, we are excited to have Growing Recovery back at Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region. All support groups operating in partnership with MHAfred are facilitated by trained, Virginia certified, and experienced professionals.
Our facilitators have personal experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges and have successfully managed or overcome them. They offer support, encouragement, and empathy to individuals on their recovery journeys. All support groups listed below are offered at no cost.
- We all have more in common than we think.
- We understand and accept that everyone’s recovery journey is different and not linear.
- We strive to give participants a sense of hope.
- We treat participants with dignity, compassion, respect, and high regard.
- We give each person choices and options, not final answers.
- We strive to create a comfortable and safe environment.
Hope & Healing | General Support Tuesdays, 11:00 - 1:00 PM
A support group for individuals who have experienced trauma.
Click the icon to join the meeting.
Facilitated by Tracy Ringquist (CPRS #1600)
Meeting ID: 915 3183 0823
Passcode: 272324
Grief Support Group | Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Click the icon to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 960 0493 1659
Passcode: 504133
Mid-Week Peer Support | Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Peer Connections | Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Support & Share | Saturdays, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Facilitated by Gina Piro (CPRS #4088)
Meeting ID: 958 4582 5885
Passcode: 258172
About Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery
APPR is a self-directed recovery and wellness program that promotes personal awareness, health, and life transformation. Trained facilitators support individuals in identifying their unique self-help steps, life-skills, and personal strategies for maintaining their recovery. Though APPR was initially developed for people overcoming mental health and/or substance use disorders, it is equally beneficial for anyone seeking a more manageable life. Everyone is welcome to attend these free, drop-in sessions.
At Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region, Joe Stafford volunteers as the facilitator of these sessions.
Please note, there will be NO SESSION on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Consider joining us at the 2025 Walk for Mental Wellness.
APPR | Saturdays, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (In-Person)
APPR is a self-directed recovery and wellness program that promotes personal awareness, health, and life transformation. It helps individuals, especially those with mental health or substance use disorders, learn self-help concepts, skills, and strategies from trained facilitators. It’s beneficial for anyone seeking a more manageable life.
These sessions take place in person at the MHAfred office.
Drop in on any Saturday to start your plan!
Address: 150 Olde Greenwich Dr, Suite 102, Fredericksburg VA 22408
Facilitated by Joe Stafford.