Community Resources
Looking for resources in the area?
Below is a list of immediate resources in or around the PD16 area. Please reach out to the various resources below for further information and assistance. This page is meant to be a “living document”. If you see a mental health resource is missing, please let us know!
If you’re looking for a mental health provider, consider the MHAfred HELPLINE, our free-to-use mental health directory. For assistance with the directory, please email us or call our office (contact information below).
Veterans
Cell Phones for Soliders
Offers: Provides cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military members and veterans.
Contact Information:
737-386-0895
info@cellphonesforsoldiers.com
Central Virginia Veterans Health Care System- VA Outpatient Clinics
Offers: Medical assistance.
McGuire VA Medical Center Massaponax VA Medical Clinic
Contact Information:
540-370-4468
McGuire VA Medical Center Fredericksburg 2 Clinic
Contact Information:
540-693-3140
Central Virginia Veterans Health Care System- Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program
Offers: Life assistance, including shelter, food, finances, health and dental care, and more, for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Contact Information:
Walk-in clinic*: 806-675-5000 ext. 12041
After Walk-in Hours*/Crisis line:804-972-0813
*Hours for walk-in clinic are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs- Emergency Mental Health Care
Offers: Emergency suicide care and treatment, help pay for healthcare, referrals following care, and eligibility information for services.
Contact Information:
Admin-only: 800-698-2411
Veterans Crisis Line
Offers: Confidential line for immediate crises.
Contact Information:
1-800-273-8255
Confidential chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net or text 838255
Older Adults
AARP
Offers: Wide range of membership benefits, legislative representation, education, and community service programs.
Contact Information:
540-785-0282
Adult Protective Services
Offers: Investigations of reported abuse, risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. Provides health, housing, social and legal services to stop and prevent mistreatment.
Contact Information:
During office hours: 540-940-2401
After hours: 888-832-3858
Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging (HGAAA)
Offers: Caregiver services, communication and information assistance, referrals, elder abuse prevention, older adult programs, and more.
Contact Information:
540-371-3375
Fax:540-371-3384
info@healthygenerations.org
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitating Services (DARS)
Offers: Housing assistance, in-home services, transportation programs, and more.
Contact Information:
1-888-992-0959
Adults
Alive RVA Warm Line
Offers: Addition Recovery Support
Contact Information:
883-4PEERVA (883-473-3782)
Fredericksburg Police Department
Offers: Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT)– de-escalate situations involving people in crisis and connects them with resources to address needs.
Contact Information*:
540-373-3122
*In an acute emergency, please dial 911.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Offers: Immediate support for mothers
Contact information:
833-852-6262
Postpartum Support Virginia
Offers: Free support services for families such as support circles, care coordination, peer mentors, warmline, Spanish Support Services, and financial assistance.
Contact information:
703-829-7152
Project Lifesaver
Offers: Help for at-risk individuals who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wondering due to a cognitive condition.
Note: The program is offered through local law enforcement offices. The following contact information directs you to the area’s Sherrif/Police department– ask them about Project Livesaver once contacted.
Contact Information:
Fredericksburg: 540-373-3122
Stafford: 540-658-4450
Spotsylvania: 540-582-7200 x284
King George: 540-775-2049
Caroline: 804-633-1126
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB)- Emergency Services
Offers: Therapists available for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
Contact Information:
Fredericksburg, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County: 540-373-6876
Caroline County: 804-633-4148
King George County: 540-775-5064
RACSB- Sunshine Lady House for Mental Health Wellness and Recovery
Offers: 12-bed residential facility for men and women experiencing acute psychiatric crises. 25-hour supervision, therapy, counseling, mediation evaluations, and more.
Note: Please contact Emergency services for referrals to crisis stabilization: 540-373-6876
Contact Information:
540-374-3386
Fax: 540-371-3753
Virginia Council on Problem Gambling Helpline
Offers: 24/7 helpline for gambling issues.
Contact Information:
888-532-3500
Virginia Peer Warm Line
Offers: Peer-run support line for listening, support and information.
Contact Information:
866-400-6428
Youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Greater Fredericksburg
Offers: One-on-one mentoring program to empower youth.
Contact Information:
540-371-7444
info@bbbsfred.org
Newport Academy- Teen Mental Health Treatment and Support
Offers: Residential and outpatient treatment programs.
Contact Information:
855-493-1338 (Available 24/7)
Rappahannock Area Office on Youth
Offers: A connection to services for youth in the Fredericksburg area.
Contact Information:
540-755-2636
Rappahannock YMCA
Offers: Special needs programs, Before and After School Care, Summer Camps, Classes and Activities, and Youth Sports Programs.
Contact Information:
Massad Family YMCA (Falmouth): 540-371-9622
Caroline (Ruther Glen):804-448-9622
King George:540-775-9622
Shineforth
Offers: Educational and therapeutic programs, foster care programs, residential treatment, and private day school.
Contact Information:
866-252-7772
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