Care for Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

Your mental health matters. At FCHC, our Behavioral Health services support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and other emotional challenges. We offer a safe, faith-informed space for healing, growth, and hope.

Behavioral Health Services

Comprehensive Clinical Assessments

A 60-minute evaluation for mental health and substance use concerns. This assessment helps identify your needs and determine the most appropriate path forward for care.

Individual Therapy with a Licensed Counselor

One-on-one sessions designed to support your mental and emotional well-being in a safe, compassionate environment.

Case Management

Our Case Manager, Nisha Evans, helps connect patients with essential community resources and support services. This includes assistance with applications, navigating healthcare and social service systems, and referrals to local organizations.Case management is provided at no cost to FCHC patients.
For more information, contact nisha@fchc.us.

Virtual Psychiatry Visits

Convenient virtual appointments with Ben Crawford of Capeside Psychiatry. Visits are free for uninsured patients and accessible for those with private insurance and Medicaid.

Flexible Scheduling

Appointments are available weekly, biweekly, or monthly based on your needs and care plan.

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Your Behavioral Health Team

Jennifer has been working as a counsellor since 2008 in both faith-based and secular settings. She earned her master's at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Palm Beach FL and has worked with people of various ages, cultures and backgrounds in individual, couple’s and family therapy sessions.
She considers it a privilege to be able to create time and space for each individual she has the opportunity to work with. Encouraging them to share their life stories- making sure that they have worked through and are working toward healing from any types of traumas within their past.

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Case Manager
As Fredericksburg Christian Health Center’s first social worker, Nisha Evans brings over a decade of experience supporting children and families to her role. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Human Services with a specialization in Multidisciplinary Human Services.
Nisha is known for her positive attitude and her knowledge of community resources, which she uses to empower patients to reach their goals. She is inspired by her mother and stepfather, who also work in the helping profession serving those in need and being agents of change. In her free time, Nisha enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, researching DIY home improvement projects, and watching movies.

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Psychiatrist
Dr. Ben Crawford of Capeside Psychiatry provides tele-health psychiatry services free of charge to uninsured FCHC patients. This partnership is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure comprehensive healthcare services are accessible to all members of our community. Capeside Psychiatry will also provide tele-health psychiatry services for insured patients at standard billing rates.

Access to reliable mental health resources can be life-saving. Here are some essential contacts for anyone in need of support:

Mental Health Crisis (24/7): Dial 988

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-784-2433

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

Empowerhouse: 540-373-9373

Snowden at Fredericksburg: 540-741-3900

RACSB Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (Mental Health/Substance Use): 804-633-4148 | 540-373-6876

RAINN (Sexual Assault): 800-656-4673

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault: 540-371-1666

Substance Abuse Hotline: 800-273-8255

Fredericksburg Alcoholics Anonymous: 540-656-2882 | Spanish: 540-752-2228

Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: 800-777-1515

Mental Health Resources

"The staff at FCHC genuinely care. They took the time to listen to my concerns and provided holistic care that addressed all my needs."

— Kelly, Patient

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