Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for our staff, students, and families. Below you will find information about resources and community agencies that can support individuals. School counselors, social workers, and psychologists are available to support students and families with needs not covered below.
Additionally, be sure to visit our virtual calming room and check back for updated announcements and events.
Learn how Alongside supports students’ well-being
Alongside is a new mental health support program for FCPS students. Parents can learn how it works and how it helps connect students to real human support.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 or visit 988Lifeline website for free and confidential help.
Upcoming Events
What is Alongside?
Alongside was created by doctoral-level clinicians. When students use the platform, they’re guided through pre-created, evidence-based exercises and strategies designed by those same experts. The AI helps match the right resource to the right student at the right time, and it also monitors for signs of crisis. AI does not give mental health advice or recommendations—it only connects students with resources created by licensed clinicians. If a student mentions a serious concern that requires mandatory reporting (such as abuse or thoughts of harm), the school team receives a private notification so staff can follow up quickly and appropriately.
Alongside is a secure, evidence-based platform introduced as a supplemental tool for students. Its purpose is to help them build practical skills for managing everyday stressors and supporting overall well-being. It is not intended to replace the critical work of our school-based mental health staff, such as social workers and counselors, or a student’s individual therapist. Families may opt out of the platform at any time during the school year, and they may also choose to opt back in if they later decide they would like their student to participate.
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Unlike general chatbots, Alongside is built for student support and wellness. Blogs and videos from our clinical team explain how it works and what makes it different. A short walkthrough video shows what a typical chat looks like from the clinical perspective.
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Students can use Alongside to practice skills called superpowers, which build areas such as stress management, problem-solving, friendship skills, and healthy routines.
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Alongside has built-in content guidelines and restrictions by grade level to make sure conversations are safe and age appropriate.
Getting Started with ParentGuidance.org Resources
Welcome to ParentGuidance.org
ParentGuidance.org is an online service by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions.
ParentGuidance.org provides trusted courses and support in many areas, including but not limited to:
- Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-Worth
- Grief and Loss
- Suicide Ideation
- Self-Harm
- Bullying
- Family Strife
If you're looking for a place to start, we recommend the "Parenting with a Purpose" course.
Stay tuned for coming information about upcoming webinars as part of our Mental Health Series, in cooperation with ParentGuidance.org.
Our Partners
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Mental Health America of Fredericksburg provides:
- MHAfred HelpLine, a referral service to connect clients with clinicians
- Suicide Prevention Education
- Senior Visitors Program, which connects volunteers with an older adults in the community who is experiencing loneliness
618 Kenmore Ave
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Whether you're a community college transfer student or a working adult, Grand Canyon University (GCU) has degree programs and student resources to help you be successful on your academic journey.
Benefits available to you:
- Cost reduction options and scholarship opportunities
- 24-hour complimentary unofficial pre-evaluation to determine applicable, previously earned credit based on your unofficial transcript
- Flexible programs of study tailored to your needs and interests
- Expert step-by-step guidance along the way
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The Fairy Godmother Project provides services to the parents/guardians of children with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.
No insurance needed.
600 Lafayette Blvd., Ste 101
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 -
Marine Corps Community Services Behavior Health Programs provide non-medical counseling for active-duty service members and their families.
Clients must be military-affiliated.
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Fredericksburg Pride provides:
- LGBTQIA+ Youth Night
- LGBTQIA+ Youth Book Club
- Social Support Events
- LGBTQIA+ Resources
- Parent/Guardian Support
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Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) provides transit services in the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Spotsylvania and Stafford.
FXBGO! serves a 78-square-mile area within the greater Fredericksburg region, operating within the City of Fredericksburg, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County. Service hours vary by route but is primarily provided Monday through Friday, with the earliest routes beginning at 6:30am and the latest routes ending at 8:30pm, with most routes operating every 60 minutes. Late-night and weekend service is provided from 7pm to 12:30am on Friday, 8am to 10:30pm on Saturday, and 9am to 6:30pm on Sunday via the Eagle Express, which operates during the University of Mary Washington's Fall and Spring academic semesters.
1400 Emancipation Highway
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Snowden at Fredericksburg serves patients in acute psychiatric crisis with inpatient mental health hospitalization. In addition to acute psychiatric crisis with inpatient mental health hospitalization, Snowden at Fredericksburg has two outpatient programs to service those in need of mental health services (Partial Hospitalization Program) and substance abuse treatment (Intensive Outpatient Program). Both of these programs are group-driven and intensive treatment models.
1200 Sam Perry Blvd.
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401(540) 741-3900
Mary Washington Healthcare | Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, VA
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The Rappahannock Community Services Board (RACSB) provides public mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, and prevention/early intervention services to the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties. RACSB is equipped with Emergency Services Therapists, who offer brief crisis counseling and referrals for community resources. Their trained therapists also triage for psychiatric hospitalizations. Clinicians provide pre-screening to determine eligibility for involuntary admission and assist with voluntary admissions to psychiatric facilities.
600 Jackson Street
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401Phone: (540) 373-3223
24/7 Emergencies: (540) 373-6876Rappahanock Area Community Service Board | Hope starts here.
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Empowerhouse provides:
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Shelter & Housing
- 24-Hour Hotline
- Court and Hospital Accompaniment
- Support Groups for All Ages
- Services for those experiencing or fleeing domestic violence
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Healthy Minds Therapy provides outpatient counseling services to individuals, couples, families, children, and adults across the lifespan and working through various mental health stressors and diagnoses. They have in-office and online appointments available, as well as group therapy. They also have in-house prescribers for medication management.
Insurance accepted:
- Anthem
- Carefirst
- Tricare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Anthem Healthkeepers Plus
2201 Charles St, Ste 105
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving provides emotional support, information to help navigate through the criminal/civil justice system, victim support groups, advocacy in court, referrals, and volunteer opportunities.
Services offered at no charge.
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Accent Group and Family Services is dedicated to providing professional services with counseling and training in appropriate skill sets that support individuals’ behavioral, mental, and medical health and safety.
2217 Princess Anne St, Ste 306-1
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The Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center offers individual counseling, family counseling, couples counseling, and a variety of other groups. They also offer psychiatry (medication management services), psychological testing, and Autism Specific Testing.
They accepted almost all commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE insurance on an in-network basis.
1135 Heatherstone Dr
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407info@resiliencecounseling.care
Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center | Counseling Virginia | Psychiatry Virginia
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BBBS Greater Fredericksburg's one-to-one mentoring program empowers youth to thrive! They help children have success in school, make positive choices, and improve their self-confidence by providing children with mentors that leave a big impact. Their program is designed to help children and teens achieve their full potential.
325 Wallace St, Apt. A
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Fredericksburg | Defend Potential through Mentorships!
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WellSpring offers a variety of integrated behavioral health services, including individual, family, and couples therapy, psychiatry services, and dietary and nutrition services. Services are available for children, adolescents, and adults.
615 Emancipation Highway, Ste. 101
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401(540) 693-0096
WellSpring Child and Family Psychology, PC - WellSpring Home