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Mental Health Support Group
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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
Happening Now
Emotionally Naked Truth About Suicide
hosted by the Respect Life Ministry of St. Gabriel Catholic Church
8901 Winterpock Rd. Chesterfield
Saturday, June 4 | 10:00am
Keynote speaker Anne Moss Rogers will discuss suicide and the mental illness and addictions that often trigger it. The presentation will touch upon Anne’s experience of losing her son to suicide, dispel common beliefs about suicide and substance misuse, and empower people to prevent this threat to life as they are able. Chesterfield County Sheriff Karl S. Leonard will introduce Rogers and provide a law enforcement perspective.
Although not required, we ask interested attendees to email RespectLifeEvent@gmail.com and indicate the number of people attending to ensure enough seating and refreshments are available.
"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. -
Recommended Readings & Videoson Mental Health
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
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Other Helpful Resources
Life can be overwhelming for many reasons.
The following resources can provide you with additional assistance in your time of need.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul | St. Michael Parish
svdp-rva.org or saint-mikes.org
SVdP Assistance Line: 804-527-1037 ext. 131
Services: Financial Assistance; Food Pantry
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
cvlas.org
Call: 804-648-1012
Services: Free Legal Services (Civil Cases | Low-Income Invidividuals)
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!
Henrico County Social Services
henrico.us/dss/
Call (West End): 804-501-4091
Services: Financial Assistance; Social Services Programs (Individuals & Families)
Homeless Crisis Line
endhomelessnessrva.org
Call: 804-972-0813
Services: Help for those experiencing homelessness or losing housing in three days
Human Kind Financial Opportunity Center & Ways to Work
humankind.org
Call: 804-888-8226
Services: Nonprofit Human Services (Individuals & Families)
Memory Care Resources
Help for those experiencing memory loss & for their loved ones.
https://www.memorycare.com/memory-care-in-virginia/
https://www.memorycare.com/what-is-a-memory-care-facility/
https://www.memorycare.com/when-to-consider-memory-care/
https://www.memorycare.com/what-to-expect-in-memory-care/
https://www.senioradvice.com/assisted-living/virginia
Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry
ollrichva.org
Call: 804-262-7315 ext. 228
Services: Available to residents of local zip codes (By Appointment)
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 disordersSenior Connections
seniorconnections-va.org
Call: 804-343-3000
Services: Direct Services; Information & Referral, Education & Advocacy; Caregivers & Individuals with Disabilities
The Housing Resource Line (HRL)
pharva.com/housing-hotline/
Call: 804-422-5061
Services: Financial Assistance; Financial Education; Homebuyer Education; Emergency Assistance; Foreclosure Prevention; Legal Support; Locating Rental Options; Rehabs & Repairs; Ramps
(The HRL is not intended to serve residents who are currently experiencing homelessness or are in danger of homelessness. This includes, but is not limited to, residents seeking emergency shelter.)
Virginia Supportive Housing
virginiasupportivehousing.org
Call: 804-788-6825
Services: Affordable Housing; Case Management; Counseling & Skills Training
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*find additional lists at www.homewardva.org
Greater Richmond Street Sheet - Henrico
Greater Richmond Street Sheet - Richmond