ChildSavers (formerly Memorial Child Guidance Clinic) is a source of hope for Central Virginia’s children. Founded in 1924, ChildSavers works to ensure that all children are safe, healthy, happy, and ready to learn. We provide trauma response, mental health counseling and early childhood development services so that children have a chance to reach their potential and thrive. ChildSavers is a community-supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. ChildSavers is licensed by the State of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Child and Family Services.
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200 North 22nd Street
Richmond, VA 23223, US
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PLAY Therapy continues to offer effective methods for children and families to support mental and behavioral health. If you deliver counseling services to clients ages 3-12, explore these upcoming courses with our partners at ChildSavers: ocpe.vcu.edu/playtherapy VCU CPE is an approved continuing education provider (APT Approved Provider 15-397) by the Association for Play Therapy, Inc. #playtherapy #mentalhealth #vcu #adultlearner
🌟 This Giving Tuesday, help us make history! 🌟 As we celebrate 100 years of serving children in the greater Richmond community, we’re asking 100 supporters to step forward with a gift of $10 or more to support our trauma-informed mental health and child development services. ❤️ Your donation today ensures that every child we serve has the chance to heal, grow, and thrive. Together, we can make this Giving Tuesday unforgettable! Will you be 1 of the 100? Donate now at childsavers.org/donate
ChildSavers' CEO, L. Robert Bolling, wrote this new op-ed featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch to highlight the need to prioritize children's mental health in communities. Read about it now!
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🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Impact with ChildSavers! 🎉 VCU Continuing and Professional Education is proud to partner with ChildSavers, a trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to youth mental health, to offer APT-approved Play Therapy trainings. Their commitment to innovation, adaptability, and serving Richmond's diverse community is inspiring, and we're thrilled to be part of their mission. As they celebrate their centennial, ChildSavers continues to expand access to critical mental health services and support children and families where they need it most. From providing Spanish-language care to breaking down barriers in mental health access, they are shaping a brighter future for our community. 📅 Exciting News! Our next APT-approved Play Therapy training sessions, in partnership with ChildSavers, will be held this January! These sessions are designed to equip clinicians with the skills they need to better support children and families. Visit https://lnkd.in/emJ8ENz8 to learn more. Read more about their remarkable journey and future vision in this article: 👉 Changing With the Times Let's continue working together to make a difference for children and families. 💛 #ProfessionalDevelopment #ChildSavers #PlayTherapy #YouthMentalHealth #Richmond #APTApproved #PartnershipsThatMatter VCU Online and Continuing and Professional Education
Richmond magazine featured us in their October issue highlighting our 100th anniversary and how we've adapted as an agency to meet the needs of our community. Check out the story below and help us spread the word by sharing!
Richmond magazine featured us in their October issue highlighting our 100th anniversary and how we've adapted as an agency to meet the needs of our community. Check out the story below and help us spread the word by sharing!
Our Mental Health Services team has been busy attending conferences this past week! Our School-Based team attended the annual Communities In Schools of Richmond Summit, and the Annual Association for Play Therapy International Conference in Atlanta. We're thrilled to connect, learn, and bring back fresh ideas to better serve our clients and community!
Your FY24 Annual Report is here! Link is in the comments. We are excited to share our Annual Report, showcasing all the accomplishments you helped us achieve from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. This year's report is a celebration of the hard work and collaboration of our clients, staff, and community - including you! Please take a moment to read and reflect.
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Since 1992, World Mental Health Day has been observed each year to raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being for all people, regardless of background or circumstances, and highlighting the global need for awareness, access to care, and reducing stigma. At ChildSavers, we are committed to providing mental health and child development services to children and caregivers. If you are looking for mental health support for your child, please visit childsavers.org. We're here to help.
A new story from WTVR-TV CBS 6 News details the critical need for our services. Read below!