Behavioral Health

Our mission includes healing of our body, minds, and soul.

Mental healthcare is just as important as physical health- we believe the two can't be separated. One out of every five people in the United States suffers from mental illnesses such as anxiety or depression every year, and one out of every 20 people have severe mental illness. Fortunately, behavioral health problems can be treated with lifestyle modifications, counseling, and medications. We are here to help!

Our Services

  • FCHC is currently looking for a new in-house counselor. If you’re in need of assistance, you can visit the Virginia Telemental health Initiative or Mental Health for America Fredericksburg to be connected to a counselor.

    If you feel that this is an emergency and you need to talk to someone immediately, local mental health emergency numbers can be found below.

  • FCHC’s case manager, Nisha Lloyd, is here to help with a range of social services, from applying to SNAP or for Medicaid to even assisting patients with food insecurity. Please contact Nisha at nisha@fchc.us for assistance.

    Below is a list of some of the services we provide:

    — Applying for Medicaid
    — Applying for assistance programs through Mary Washington Hospital, MCV, UVA, and others
    — Applications for Medication
    — Assistance Programs
    — Referrals for substance abuse support
    — Referral to counseling and mental health support
    — Applying for SNAP
    — Applying for Social Security
    — Finding Dental and Vision services
    — Obtaining knitted scarves and hats for families in need
    — Rental Assistance or Housing
    — Programs available or Housing Repair Applications.
    — Referred to Food Bank and other resources for Food Assistance.
    — Coordination of the Aging Fabulously Senior Women’s Group
    — Resources for immigrants

  • FCHC partners with Dr. Ben Crawford from Capeside Psychiatric to provide free telehealth appointments for Medicaid and uninsured patients. FCHC patients with private insurance and Medicare can also have easy access to tele-psychiatry through Capeside.

Your Behavioral Health Team


Nisha Lloyd, QMP

Case Manager

As Fredericksburg Christian Health Center’s first social worker, Nisha Lloyd 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.

Dr. Ben Crawford, DO

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.  

Mental Health Resources

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

  • Mental Health Crises: Dial 988

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-784-2433

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800−799−7233

  • Empower House: 540-373-9373

  • Snowden at Fredericksburg: 540-741-3900

  • RACSB (Mental Health/Substance Abuse): 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