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Local Assistance

This directory connects vulnerable community members, including low-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness, with vital local support services. Here, you’ll find links to resources for housing, food access, healthcare, employment assistance, transportation, legal aid, and more.

The vision of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library is to improve lives through the transformative power of information, learning, and ideas to meet the growing needs of our region. By gathering these essential services in one accessible place, the library works to reduce barriers and ensure all members of our community have the tools they need to thrive.

If you’d like to suggest a resource here, please email community.manager@crrl.org, opens a new window. 

Clothing Resources

Baby Needs Closet
Located in Fredericksburg inside the St. Faustina Conference of St. Vincent de Paul - food, clothing, etc., to children 24 months and younger.

Clothes For Kids, opens a new window
Clothes for Kids is a free clothing closet through Stafford County Public Schools that provides free clothing in all sizes, ranging from newborn to plus size.

Community Threads, opens a new window
Free clothing “store” is currently open two days a week, Mondays and Thursdays, 10AM- 4PM at William Street.

FXBG Free Closet, opens a new window
Offers “pop-ups” with donated clothing to give away.

Provisions Thrift Store, opens a new window
Provides free vouchers for clothing and household items upon request.

Shiloh Baptist Church, New Site, opens a new window
Every Friday from 5-6 PM, the church puts out free clothes alongside their community dinner.

Wyatt’s Closet, opens a new window
A free clothing closet in Spotsylvania dedicated to ensuring that children and families have access to the necessities they need to thrive – food, clothing, personal hygiene products, and school supplies. You can confidentially request assistance directly through their website.

Domestic & Sexual Violence Resources

Empowerhouse, opens a new window
A non-profit organization providing confidential domestic violence assistance in the city of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline.

The Haven Shelter, opens a new window
The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc. is committed to preventing and eliminating intimate partner violence, stalking, and sexual violence within our service area, which includes Westmoreland, Richmond, Essex, Lancaster, and Northumberland Counties.

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault, opens a new window
Provides support, treatment, and advocacy to persons whose lives have been affected by sexual violence ​and to reduce sexual violence in our community through education and awareness.

Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE), opens a new window
VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information. Register for notifications and stay informed.

Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance, opens a new window
The Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance is Virginia’s leading voice on sexual and intimate partner violence.

Finding Employment

Department of Labor Career OneStop, opens a new window
Source for career exploration, training, and jobs.

Job Answers in the Library, opens a new window
Our CRRL page for library resources, job search links, and Career exploration.

JobNow, opens a new window
Provided by the Library of Virginia: Resume help, interview skills, and job searching.

My Perfect Resume, opens a new window
Online resume builder.

Virginia Employment Commission
Unemployment resources, employer resources, and veterans’ job assistance.

Virginia Unemployment Insurance Benefits, opens a new window
Help for understanding eligibility for government unemployment benefits.

Virginia Works, opens a new window
Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, connecting people to careers and employers to skilled talent.

Virginia Workforce Center Fredericksburg, opens a new window
A 501c3 non-profit providing helpful and free resource information associated with aging, disabilities, post-military life, and overall well-being.

Workforce Support from the Library, opens a new window
Whether you're managing stress, exploring career options, or navigating life changes, the library has helpful resources and information to support you in searching for a job, continuing education, financial planning, and taking care of your well-being.

 

Food Banks & Food Pantries

Fredericksburg City

Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, opens a new window
The biggest food pantry resource in our area, mobile food banks included.

Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, opens a new window
Operates Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-4:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00-2:00 PM.

FXBG Free Fridge & Food Rescue, opens a new window
Take an item, leave an item (if able). In Downtown Green's garden space-- upper garden at the corner of Dixon and Princess Anne.

Gwen Hale Center, opens a new window
5th floor of Lee Hall, on University of Mary Washington's campus just off Sunken Road, and opened Monday-Friday 7 AM-7 PM. Includes toiletries and some other things like school supplies and bedding as well. 

Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry, opens a new window
Operates Sunday 1:00-5:00 PM, Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM, and Saturdays 9:30-11:30 AM.

Little Free Pantry, opens a new window
100 Princess Anne St. Take an item, leave an item if possible. 

The Table at St. George's Church, opens a new window
St. George’s market-style food pantry that operates in Market Square (next to St George’s) each Tuesday: 12:00-1:00 PM.

Spotsylvania County

Christ Episcopal Church, opens a new window
Operates on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00-12:00 PM.

S.E.C.A. (Spotsylvania Emergency Concerns Association), opens a new window
Operates Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-12:30 PM.

St Matthew’s Catholic Church
, opens a new windowOperates on Wednesday 2:00-6:00 PM, Friday 9:00-11:00 AM, and 1st Saturdays 9:00-11:00 AM.

Stafford County

S.E.R.V.E. Mobile Pantry, opens a new window
Operates Monday- Thursday 11:00-4:00 PM, with extended hours on the 2nd Wednesday until 6:30 PM.

Stafford County Food Pantries, opens a new window
List of food pantry locations in Stafford County. 

Westmoreland County

Healthy Harvest Food Bank, opens a new window
Food banks operating in the Northern Neck of Virginia. 

Little Zion Baptist Church
, opens a new windowOperates every 3rd Saturday from 9:00-10:00 AM.

St. James Church
, opens a new windowoperates 2nd Saturdays from 9:00-11:00 AM.

General Resources

211 Virginia, opens a new window
211 Virginia is a free, confidential, and accessible service that connects people with information on available community services throughout the Commonwealth. Whether you need assistance with housing, food, healthcare, or other services, 211 Virginia is here to help.

Central Virginia Justice Initiative, opens a new window
An organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking in the Rappahannock Region of Virginia.

CommonHelp, opens a new window
Help for people who live in Virginia find out if they may be eligible to receive: help with buying food (i.e. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food stamps), low or no-cost health care, help with buying prescription drugs, help with paying for child care, home energy assistance, temporary cash assistance for families with minor children (i.e. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)).

Department of Social Services

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, opens a new window
Whether you have a brief bout of depression, a debilitating mental illness, or a crippling addiction, RACSB has outpatient services to help. 

Stafford R.I.S.E., opens a new window
An outreach coalition of individuals, churches, nonprofits, and government agencies that provide resources, health screenings, food, and clothing to unhoused individuals and families living in local hotels and motels.

Virginia Navigator, opens a new window
Your Nonprofit Guide to Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services in Virginia.

Housing Assistance

Central Virginia Housing, opens a new window
A 501c(3) non-profit organization, working to improve the regional quality of life by providing affordable housing opportunities to families through coalition, education, and counseling. 

Continuum of Care, Homelessness Helpline, opens a new window
Local resources for families and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Faith Housing Coalition, opens a new window
Aspires to provide affordable housing opportunities to the underserved and low to moderate-income families by providing education, counseling, and financial assistance.

Legal Aid Works®, opens a new window
Legal help for low-income individuals facing foreclosures, housing discrimination, landlord-tenant/evictions, and public housing issues.

Operation Homes for Heroes, opens a new window
Placing veterans on a path to housing and success.

Project HOPE, opens a new window
Virginia’s program for the education of homeless children and youth, administered by William & Mary for the Virginia Department of Education. 

Hygiene & Laundry

Falmouth Massad Family YMCA Showers, opens a new window

  • Charges $3 per shower

Fredericksburg Baptist Church Showers, opens a new window

  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9-11 AM
  • Sign-ups required, first-come first first-served

Spotsylvania: Lake Anna State Park Showers, opens a new window

  • Parking fees apply (varies by season).

Spotsylvania: Ron Rosner YMCA Showers, opens a new window

  • Charges $3 per shower

Fredericksburg: St. Matthias UMC Laundry, opens a new window

Haircuts in the Library, opens a new window
Stop by the library for a free haircut by students from Faded & Co. Barber Academy. First-come, first-served.

 

Law Library, opens a new window
CRRL legal resources. Provides free access to legal resources and assistance, providing databases like Westlaw, Gale legal forms, and reference services.

Legal Aid Works®, opens a new window
Legal Aid Works® is a non-profit that provides free, high-quality, civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. Offices located in Fredericksburg, Tappahannock, and Culpeper.

Lucha Ministries, opens a new window
LUCHA Ministries provides a variety of services for the Latino and non-Latino communities, including immigration legal services.

Limited English Proficiency

Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, Fredericksburg, opens a new window
Refugee and Immigration Services: Hogar Hispano offers a Spanish-language telephone service operating 24 hours and offers information on jobs, transportation, interpretation, translation, and more.

English Language Learning in the Library, opens a new window
Our CRRL resources page for English language learning in the library and in our region.

English Classes in the Fredericksburg Region, opens a new window
A list of area classes taught by professional educators, and also church-based volunteer-run classes.

Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: Limited English

Fredericksburg Regional Transit, opens a new window
Assistance for those with Limited English Proficiency.

Lucha Ministries, opens a new window
Assistance to families with ongoing personal and family needs, including legal services, food distribution, community engagement, and spiritual needs. 

Mary Washington Healthcare Cultural Services, opens a new window
Provides professional medical interpreters to patients and their companions who are Limited English Proficient or who are deaf.

Proficiency Plan, opens a new window 
FAMPO’s guide to help identify reasonable steps to provide language assistance for LEP persons seeking meaningful access to FAMPO services.

Medical & Mental Health Assistance

Medical

Capital Caring Health, opens a new window
A non-profit organization that provides hospice and advanced illness care for all ages. 

Central Virginia Health Services, opens a new window
A community-based, non-profit organization that provides high-quality primary health care to anyone who needs it.

Compassionate Billing Policy for Ambulance Services, opens a new window
Free Ambulance Service for those who make <$100,000/year in Spotsylvania. 

Fredericksburg Christian Health Center, opens a new window
A non-profit health clinic providing high-quality and affordable services to the uninsured.

Fredericksburg DSS in the Community (At the Library)
The Fredericksburg Department of Social Services (DSS) will be available to answer your questions and provide information on services and how to apply. This includes Medicaid, SNAP, energy assistance, services for children, adults, those with disabilities, and more.

Free Health Assessments at the Library
Nursing students from Germanna Community College offer basic health checks, educational resources, and wellness tips.

Health Answers at the Library
Presented by the Rappahannock Area Health Department. Explore educational materials, information on staying healthy, and connections to community resources. Free naloxone (also known as Narcan) will also be available. No appointment needed.

Mosaic Care Center
FAHASS runs a medical center that provides outpatient care and payment on a sliding scale, including STI screening and gender affirming care. 

Virginia Department of Health Rappahannock Area Health District
The health district for the Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, and the City of Fredericksburg.

Walmart Prescription Discounts
Low-cost generic prescriptions. 

Mental Health

Emergency Services
Emergency services for those in need of immediate help.

Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
Provides free education, support, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Mental Health Care Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Offers numerous different services for helping treat and manage mental health issues. 

Mental Health Counseling, Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington
Fredericksburg office- provides quality mental health services grounded in a Catholic understanding of the human person.

NAMI Rappahannock
Provides free education, support, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

RACSB Crisis/Sunshine Lady House
The behavioral health team personalizes your care and prioritizes your safety. We focus on stabilization management, symptom reduction, and patient empowerment. 

Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Dial 988
24/7 national help for those in need of help. Texting is available. Dial 988 for assistance.

Resources for Older Adults

Access Services in the Library, opens a new window
The Access Services Department of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library is dedicated to ensuring that the library remains accessible to everyone regardless of specialized or adaptive needs.

Adult Protective Services, opens a new window
Programs to prevent and protect adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and enhance the independence of older adults and individuals with disabilities.

DARS Division for Aging Services, opens a new window
Resource listing of web links for senior services

Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging: Healthy Generations, opens a new window

  • Healthy Generations Senior Resources Book
  • Financial Assistance: Medicaid, LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) for eligible seniors.
  • Home Care: Meals on Wheels, transportation, errand services, and companion care to help Seniors age in place.

Partners in Aging Senior Resource Guide, opens a new window
A comprehensive listing of local agencies and resources for Seniors.

Shelters & Cold Weather Shelters

Homeless Shelters in Suburban Virginia
, opens a new windowList of shelters throughout the more suburban areas of Virginia.

Loisann's Hope House, opens a new window
The largest family homeless shelter in Fredericksburg offers an environment and program that is respectful, safe, and healthy for the men, women, and children.

Micah Ecumenical Ministries, opens a new window
Cold Weather, mostly in the Winter. Also provides information on cooling shelters during summer. Has a Hesed House. 

Thurman Brisben Center, opens a new window
Family and single temporary shelter is open year-round. 

Transportation

Fredericksburg Regional Transit, opens a new window
Provides accessible, dependable, and safe transportation services in the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Spotsylvania and Stafford. Currently free!

GWRideConnect, opens a new window
GWRideConnect is the free ridesharing service in the Fredericksburg, VA region that connects you to transportation solutions other than driving alone.

Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging, opens a new window
Shared rides, door-to-door transportation services (for seniors aged 60 and older, and adults with disabilities, based on availability, first-come come-first first-served, advanced reservations and assessment required, some limitations apply).

Utilities Assistance

City of Fredericksburg Energy Assistance, opens a new window
Assistance for low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes, who pay a high proportion of their household income for home energy.

Stafford County SERVE, opens a new window
Assistance from the Dominion EnergyShare Program. This emergency service may be applied to the cost of heating or cooling of any type of source.

Spotsylvania County Residents' Energy Assistance, opens a new window
Cooling assistance, fuel assistance, crisis assistance.

Trinity Episcopal Church, opens a new window
Anyone with a disconnect notice in Fredericksburg, Stafford, or Spotsylvania is eligible for utility assistance.

Westmoreland County Water Bill Assistance, opens a new window
Assistance for low-income households in Westmoreland with their water and wastewater bills.

Utility Assistance, Central VA Housing Coalition, opens a new window
List of area resources to reach out to for utility assistance.

Resources for Veterans & Their Families

Fredericksburg VA Healthcare Center, opens a new window
Offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services for Veterans in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia area, including Primary Care and Mental Health services, located in Spotsylvania County.

Operation Homes for Heroes, opens a new window
Provides housing stabilization case management and supportive services to Veterans in need of stable, long-term housing in the Northern Virginia area.

The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox (SSG Fox) Suicide Prevention Program, opens a new window
A community-based outreach and prevention program operated by Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas, designed to reduce suicide risk and improve mental health and wellbeing for veterans and their families in need. 

Supportive Services for Veteran Families, opens a new window
Provides community-based supportive services to vulnerable veterans and families towards the goal of achieving self-sufficiency and housing and financial stability.

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