Virginia Health Care Foundation

01/29/2026

The Women's Center (TWC) is a long-established behavioral health provider, dedicated to meeting the diverse mental health needs of its community. TWC was eager to expand its services to meet the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum Virginians as an It Takes a Village grantee.

The Women’s Center offers virtual appointments to pregnant and postpartum Virginians as well as in-person appointments, serving those in Fairfax. TWC accepts all Medicaid health plans and commercial health insurance plans.

Make an appointment or a referral: (571) 385-1625

It Takes a Village is a special initiative of the Virginia Health Care Foundation made possible through the generous support of the Virginia General Assembly.

01/28/2026

The Pharmacy Connection's 2026 training dates are live! Reserve your spot to learn best practices from your peers and keep up with PAP changes and alternative medications.

See the schedule and register 👉https://www.vhcf.org/for-those-who-help/the-pharmacy-connection/training/

Interested in exploring if The Pharmacy Connection is right for your organization? Learn more here: https://www.vhcf.org/for-those-who-help/the-pharmacy-connection/purchasing-tpc/

01/26/2026

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01/23/2026

“Boost! supported me tremendously throughout the licensure process by reducing stress, removing barriers, and increasing access to essential resources.”

Nyrisha Hall, LPC, a recently licensed Boost! participant, shared how the Boost! program supported her ability to focus on achieving licensure and enhancing her clinical skills to best serve her clients navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, career transitions, and life reinvention.

“I am deeply grateful for this experience, as it played a critical role in my ability to successfully navigate the licensure process.”

Join VHCF in congratulating Nyrisha on her professional achievement.

Boost! is made possible by funding from the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, as well as private donors. To learn more, visit: https://www.vhcf.org/boost200/

01/20/2026

It Takes a Village grantee, Health Brigade, is not new to providing comprehensive behavioral health services but has expanded its behavioral health services to now serve pregnant and postpartum Virginians.

Health Brigade is currently taking pregnant and postpartum clients and can provide services in both English and Spanish. Appointments are available virtually statewide and in-person in Richmond for Medicaid clients (accepts all Medicaid plans) and uninsured clients.

To make a referral or schedule a telehealth or in-person appointment, call (804) 773-7310 or email itav@healthbrigade.org.

https://www.healthbrigade.org/patients-and-clients/mental-health-and-wellness/

It Takes a Village is a special initiative of the Virginia Health Care Foundation made possible through the generous support of the Virginia General Assembly.

01/15/2026

VHCF has awarded $770,313 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations across Virginia, expanding access to behavioral health, medical, and dental care for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians. We’re proud to support these organizations as they work to strengthen healthcare access in their communities.

Read more: https://www.vhcf.org/news/

Congratulations to our grantees:
Bath Community Hospital
Bland Ministry Center
Culmore Clinic
Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc.
Fredericksburg Christian Health Center
Greater Richmond SCAN
Neighborhood Health
Tri-Area Community Health
Youth For Tomorrow

01/13/2026

Thanks to the hard work of our Nurture Now grantees and their partnerships with local school systems, over 1,200 students have already received school-based mental health services.

We are very grateful to Humana for its investment in this project, in addition to our other Brighter Days Ahead funders, including: the Collis Warner Foundation, the Anne Mullens Orrell Charitable Trust (Bank of America, N.A., Trustee), Sentara Healthcare, Carilion, Dominion Energy and the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation.

See the article in Cardinal News featuring Nurture Now grantee FIVE18 Family Services' impact on students in Appomattox County Schools.

Nurture Now is available to Appomattox County students from preschool through high school.

01/09/2026

VHCF congratulates Healing Hands Health's Executive Director Helen Scott on being named the 2025 Bristolian of the Year! VHCF has had the pleasure of working with Helen and Healing Hands Health as a Health Access grantee, and we are thrilled to see her honored for her hard work and passion for expanding to access to health care.

BRISTOL, Tenn. - Thousands of people have received life-saving and life-affirming health care during Helen Scott's 22 years at the helm of Bristol's Healing Hands Health Center.

01/07/2026

VHCF is hiring!

VHCF is seeking a Chief Transformation Officer to provide strategic oversight and leadership for VHCF’s Rural Health Transformation initiatives.

To learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4358580512

12/31/2025

VHCF is incredibly grateful for our public and private partners’ support throughout 2025. It helped us expand access to care for uninsured and underserved Virginians, grow Virginia's behavioral health workforce, launch our new maternal mental health initiative, It Takes a Village, and help enroll eligible Virginians in state-sponsored health insurance.

Here's to continued partnership, collaboration and results in 2026!

12/26/2025

VHCF celebrates Daija Monroe, LPC, a newly licensed Boost! participant! Daija prides herself as being a first-generation college graduate as well as a proud mother.

When asked about her Boost! experience, Daija said: "As a working mother balancing full-time employment and full-time study, having support that eased the financial strain of supervision made a significant difference. Boost! allowed me to focus fully on preparing for the [licensing exam] without added stress, giving me the clarity and confidence I needed to succeed."

Boost! pays for the licensure-required Supervision of motivated Residents in Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy and Supervisees in Social Work. Boost! is a special initiative of the Virginia Health Care Foundation, funded by the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and private donors. Learn more here: https://www.vhcf.org/boost200/

12/23/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from Virginia Health Care Foundation

As we reflect on this past year, we are deeply grateful for the partnerships and support that make our work possible. Together, we’ve expanded access to care and strengthened communities across Virginia.

This holiday season, we wish you and your loved ones joy and good health.