Below are some links to frequently requested community resources: 

Fredericksburg Area Food Bank

 https://www.fredfood.org

During the Corona Virus Pandemic, the Food Bank is distributing food via drive-thru distribution on Thursdays from 11-3 for families & individuals.  

For more meal/food assistance, visit https://www.fredfood.org/findapantry 

Additionally, visit the page under "Social Worker" titled: Meals on the Go (COVID-19) for a list of where SCPS is distributing Breakfast & lunch to students.  

Food Pantry locator

Download the app to have access to locations of local pantries

https://www.fredfood.org/pantryapp

Food Pantry at 

Rappahannock United Way - Resources for multiple needs

 Links to resources available during COVID-19.  Including Unemployment benefits, utility & housing assistance, health coverage & prescription assistance, and possible financial assistance programs.

 http://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/get-help/individual/quickguide/

https://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Current-Month.pdf

https://www.rappahannockunitedway.org/get-help/individual/housingassistance/

 Social Services  

Get the help you need @ https://covid.virginia.gov/

Continuum of Care
Continuum of Care (CoC) is a federally-mandated local planning body that coordinates housing and services for homeless families and individuals. A CoC is made up of organizations and individuals that work together to develop long and short-term strategic plans to ending homelessness in their area. The CoC brings many community partners together to discuss trends in homelessness and to design a system to effectively and efficiently provide services for the needs of the homeless population.
https://www.fredericksburgcoc.org/
 
 
Reduced cost Internet

There are several providers of low-cost internet; they do not always advertise their programs. https://decisiondata.org/news/internet-access-for-low-income-students/
 
 

Mental Health Resources

Find a local mental health provider here - https://www.mhafred.org/helpline/  or https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

You can also visit the site of your insurance provider and search for those who are approved through your insurance.  If you don't have insurance, you can contact the RACSB for a sliding-scale fee for services or Fredericks burg Counseling Services for free mental counseling for those who qualify.  

Note: These are not exhaustive lists; there are more providers in our area. 

Family Assessment Planning Team (FAPT)
This link provides you with the contact information for the agencies represented on the FAPT
http://stafford.va.us/index.aspx?NID=1070
 
 
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB)
The RACSB provides a number of services to individuals.  

*Crisis Intervention 

*Mental Health Case management

*Intellectual Disability case management

*Independent living

*Substance Abuse treatment

*Out-patient mental health services

*Psychiatry services

 
http://www.racsb.state.va.us/
 
 
Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
DARS can provide many services for (young) adults.  Job training, Job shadowing, resume writing, interview skills and more. 
https://www.vadars.org/
 
 
disAbility Resource Center
The disAbility Resource Center (DRC) offers many services.  They can provide families with information and referrals for disAbility related resources.  They assist consumers with indepenedent living skills training.  They have a peer counseling program.  They assist people with disAbilities understand their rights and advocate for their needs.  They can also assist with transition services. 
http://www.cildrc.org/The disAbilki
 
 
Parent Resource Center
The Parent Resource Center (PRC) is an information center for Stafford County Families.  They work with parents, schools, and the community to build positive futures for our students with disabilities.  
https://www.staffordschools.net/Page/18105

Peer Tutoring

https://www.thelearning.exchange/

Sport/Health Physical

The Health Department in Fredericksburg started free physicals as of today!