The Mental Health Support Group provides education and support for many different mental health areas, including anxiety, depression, stress, family relationships, dementia, or any other needed topics. Support is also provided at the end of each meeting, through discussion and questions. The group is not therapy, but it provides education and support!

How can you get involved?
Those in need of support or education in the mental health and wellness area are invited to come to the Mental Health Support Group meetings, which provide help and fellowship for those who need it most. 

If you are in need of support or have individual questions or needs, please reach out to Karen!
Karen Rice, LCSW: Email here

"Come to me, 
 all you who labor and are burdened,
 and I will give you rest.
 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
 for I am meek and humble of heart;
 and you will find rest for yourselves.
 For my yoke is easy and my burden light."
 (Matthew 11:28-30)

Prolonged stress and labor—mental, physical, and/or spiritual laboring—can bring anyone to feel burdened and exhausted. We hope that the resources on this page will provide you with the appropriate community support when you need it most.
 
Whether you read some selected scripture verses to get your day started in the right direction or you need professional services to survive the moment, we are here for you. 

Books

The Catholic Guide to Depression
Aaron Kheriaty, MD with Fr. John Cihak, STD (Sophia Institute Press)
 

Videos

13 Reasons Why You Matter
Noelle Garcia (FORMED)
Watch: 13 Reasons Why You Matter
 

Life can be overwhelming for many reasons.
The following resources can provide you with additional assistance in your time of need.



Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC)
cccofva.org
Call: 804-285-5900
Services: Behavioral Health & Disability Services; Children's Services; Income & Asset-Building Services; Supprotive Housing & Homeless Services; Resettlement & Immigration Services

Daily Planet
dailyplanetva.org
Call: 804-783-2505
Services: Health Services (accessible, comprehensive, and integrated | available to anyone regardless of housing, financial, citizenship, or insurance status)

Family Guidance Centers
FamilyGuidanceCenters.com
Call: 804-743-0960
Services: Telehealth Therapy Services.  View this document to learn more!

Rehab Spot: Alcoholism
RehabSpot.com/alcohol/Alcoholism-Warning-Signs
Call: 866-223-0507
Services: Informational source on addiction and recovery
 
 Recovery Centers of America
 recoverycentersofamerica.com/telehealth
Call: 844-258-8299
Services:  Addiction treatment resources (blogs/articles) and telehealth treatment for addiction, mental health, and eating disorders