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Mental Health Support Groups in Planning District 16
Free Mental Health Resources in Planning District 16 (PD16)
OUR SUPPORT GROUPS
NAMI Rappahannock Signature & Homegrown Support Groups
NAMI Rappahannock offers free, peer-led mental health support groups in Fredericksburg and across Planning District 16. Our Signature and Homegrown groups provide connection, understanding, and practical tools for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges.
For general questions about any support group, email programs@namirapp.org
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups
NAMI Rappahannock offers nationally recognized, peer-led Signature Support Groups in Fredericksburg and Planning District 16. These free groups provide support, connection, and tools for mental health recovery.
Hybrid
Connection Group
In-Person & Virtual
Weekly on Tuesdays,
7 - 8:30 PM
A free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental health conditions. Join in person or online to share experiences, gain encouragement, and connect with others in recovery.
For questions, contact Trina Gilbert
Address to attend in-person:
Mary Washington Hospital, 1001 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Basement Level Conference Room
PD16 Regional Peer Support Group
Virtual Only
1st and 3rd Thursdays,
6 PM - 7:30 PM
This group is exclusively for those who have taken the 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) training or provide peer support as a Family Support Partner (FSP) assisting caregivers or family members. It is also open to Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). This group aims to support peers personally or professionally.
This group is in partnership between the NAMI Rappahannock PRS program and Rappahannock Area Peer Development Support (RAPDS)
LGBTQIA+
Connection Group
Virtual Only
1st & 3rd Thursdays,
6 - 7 PM
A safe, affirming virtual support group for LGBTQIA+ adults living with mental health conditions. Connect with peers, share openly, and build resilience in a supportive community.
For questions, contact Eric Whitlock
NAMI Family Support Groups
NAMI Rappahannock offers nationally recognized, peer-led Signature Support Groups in Fredericksburg and Planning District 16. These free groups provide support, connection, and tools for mental health recovery.
Families Supporting
Adults 18+
Virtual Only
2nd & 4th Wednesdays,
7 - 8 PM
A free, peer-led support group for family members and caregivers supporting an adult living with a mental health condition. Connect with others, share experiences, and gain practical tools and encouragement.
For questions, contact Tim Arnett
Family & Caregivers Support Group -
Youth Under 18
Virtual Only
1st & 3rd Wednesdays,
3 - 4 PM
A peer-led group for parents and guardians supporting a child or teen with a mental health condition. Gain resources, connection, and strategies in a confidential, supportive environment.
For questions, contact Kris Ringhoffer
In partnership with the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB)
Caregivers or Family Members Supporting an Individual Suffering from Psychosis or a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Diagnosis with Psychotic Features.
The Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Alliance (S&PAA) offers virtual caregiver groups. Your loved one does NOT need to have a schizophrenia diagnosis, but does need to suffer from an SMI that includes psychotic features or suffer from psychosis in general.
To learn more about these groups or to register, please click on the logo below.
Homegrown Support Groups
NAMI Rappahannock’s Homegrown Programs in Fredericksburg and Planning District 16 are peer-led, community-created groups that provide support, connection, and practical strategies for mental health and recovery.
