Mental Health America of Fredericksburg is our community's oldest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. Founded in 1955 by local citizens, MHAF works to improve our community's mental health through advocacy, education, and service. Find out more in our "Talking Points."

As a grassroots advocacy organization, MHAF responds to issues through media outreach. Here are some links to Free Lance-Star publications.

Take a look at GOOD DEEDS GETTING SENIORS OUT, ABOUT Volunteers help banish the blues THE PROGRAM to read an article published in the Free Lance-Star about the Senior Visitors Program

The Free Lance-Star also published this op-ed about mental illness and violence, Tech Tragedy and mental health

Designs for a Brighter Future
Patients at Snowden submitted these designs in a contest to find artwork for a walk-a-thon sponsored by the Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. These are displayed as an online slide show.