We understand the importance of having access to the right support when you need it. Below is a list of local resources for mental health, crisis intervention, and community support in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania, VA.

Local Mental Health & Crisis Resources

Crisis Stabilization Services

  • The Sunshine Lady House for Mental Health Wellness and Recovery
    A 12-bed residential facility offering crisis stabilization for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises or needing a safe place to withdraw from substances. Services include 24-hour supervision, art therapy, group sessions, individual counseling, and medication evaluation.

    • Address: 615 Wolfe Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

    • Phone: (540) 374-3386

    • Website: Visit Website

  • Snowden at Fredericksburg
    Provides emergency care, stabilization, assessment, and referral for individuals experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises.

Comprehensive Community Resources

  • 2-1-1 Virginia – A free, confidential service connecting individuals with a wide range of community services, including:

    • Basic Needs: Food banks, shelters, rent or utility assistance

    • Health Services: Physical and mental health resources

    • Employment Support: Job training, ESL classes, GED preparation

    • Support for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities: Adult day care, meals at home, respite care

    • Family Support: After-school programs, tutoring, mentorship, counseling

    • How to Access:

      • Phone: Dial 2-1-1

      • Text: Text "CONNECT" to 247-211

      • Website: Visit Website

Domestic Violence Support

  • Empowerhouse – Offers free assistance to survivors of domestic violence and their children, including emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and advocacy services.

    • 24/7 Hotline: (540) 373-9373

    • Toll-Free: (877) 734-7238

    • Business Line: (540) 373-9372

    • Website: empowerhouseva.org

Mental Health Skill-Building Services

  • Compass Counseling Services of Northern Virginia
    Offers intensive, home-based services designed to assist adults with long-term mental health needs, cognitive deficiencies, or dual diagnoses in achieving independence or stability within the community.

    • Address: 10715 Spotsylvania Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

    • Phone: (540) 339-3640

    • Website: Visit Website

  • Therapeutic Alliance
    Provides mental health skill-building services for adults over 18 with emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders resulting in significant functional impairments in daily activities.

    • Address: Fredericksburg, VA

    • Phone: (540) 322-5424

    • Website: Visit Website

  • Good Neighbor Community Services
    A community and home-based service focusing on skill-building to manage mental health symptoms and other life areas impacted by these symptoms, such as maintaining physical health, building healthy supports, managing daily activities, and connecting to community resources.

    • Address: 103 Westwood Office Park
      Fredericksburg, VA 22401

    • Phone: (804) 520-8005

    • Website: Visit Website

Holistic Wellness Services

  • Ultimate Family Wellness – Provides chiropractic care and nutritional counseling to promote overall health and well-being.

    • Address: 10401 Courthouse Rd., Suite A, Spotsylvania, VA 22553

    • Phone: (540) 446-5824

    • Website: Visit Website

  • Live Healthy with Laura – Offers nutrition and wellness consulting services to help individuals achieve their health goals.

    • Contact: Laura Heflin

    • Email: livehealthywithlaura@hotmail.com

    • Phone: (540) 809-4923

    • Website: Visit Website

Food Assistance

  • Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank – Food assistance for individuals and families

Emergency Mental Health Services

  • Immediate Emergency Assistance

    • Call 911 or go to the closest Emergency Department for any life-threatening emergencies, including mental health-related crises.

  • Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT) – Provides crisis intervention for individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies.

    • Fredericksburg: (540) 931-0006

    • Richmond: (804) 261-4163

  • Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) – 24/7 emergency mental health services

Crisis Lines

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 24/7 crisis support

  • Crisis Text Line – Free, confidential text support

Mental Health Support

  • Mental Health America of Fredericksburg (MHAfred) – Helpline, support groups, suicide prevention

    • Address: 150 Olde Greenwich Dr., Suite 102, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

    • Phone: (540) 371-2704

    • Email: mhafred@mhafred.org

    • Website: Visit Website

Inpatient Mental Health Services

  • Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center –24-hour care

    • Address: 4600 Spotsylvania Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

    • Phone: (540) 498-4000

    • Website: Visit Website

  • Mary Washington Healthcare – Behavioral Health

    • Address: 1001 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg VA 22401

    • Phone: (540) 741-1100

    • Website: Visit Website

Substance Abuse Treatment

  • BrightView Fredericksburg Addiction Treatment Center – Medication-assisted treatment, therapy, and support services

    • Address: 5610 Southpoint Centre Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

    • Phone: (888) 501-9865

    • Website: Visit Website

Homelessness Support Services

  • Micah Ecumenical Ministries –dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Services include:

    • Hospitality Center: Provides basic needs assistance, case management, and access to resources.

      • Address: 1013 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401

      • Phone: (540) 479-4116

      • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Thursday: By appointment

    • Respite House: Offers a safe place for those recovering from illness or injury.

      • Address: 1512 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401

      • Phone: (540) 479-8302

      • Hours: 24/7

    • Cold Weather Shelter: Provides overnight shelter during colder months.

      • Address: 748 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

      • Phone: (540) 361-7808

      • Seasonal Operation: Open during the winter season

    • Hesed House: offers a stable stepping stone for individuals transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing

      • Address: 1901 Augustine Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

      • Hours: 24/7

    • Website: micahfredericksburg.org

Faith-Based Support

  • Lifepoint Church

    • Address: 1400 Central Park Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401

    • Phone: (540) 786-5111

    • Email: info@lifepoint.org

    • Website: Visit Website

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