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Autism and Mental Health Resources: Northern Neck, VA

NSS AS and ES Resources Northern Neck - Social and Inner Image.

New Story Schools prides itself on being part of the vast and vibrant special education community in the areas we serve. However, we know that for most families, the need for services and support rarely ends with the school day. Luckily, most areas offer a lot of additional services for autism and emotional support.    

For our families in Warsaw, VA. here are just a few ideas of other resources.   

Autism and Emotional Support Resources:  

    Wellness Place, LLC is a local counseling center focused on helping individuals, couples, groups, or families on their journey to wellbeing. They strive to help with any mental healthcare needs and will recommend other services that will help their clients live a healthier lifestyle. Learn more here: http://www.wellnessplace1.com/home 

    Middle Peninsula Northern Neck CSB “provides services designed to help members of our community achieve their individual goals. This includes recovery. MPNN CSB has over 60 distinct programs to aid and support all ages and many situations; from babies with developmental delays to teens who have experienced trauma; from adults with a serious mental illness to individuals struggling to maintain a drug-free life. Services include a variety of outpatient, intensive outpatient, support coordination and residential programs with 24/7 crisis support.” Learn more here: https://www.mpnncsb.org/ 

    Autism Society of Central Virginia has a mission to “improve the lives of all affected by autism by maximizing the self-sufficiency, independence, and quality of life for all living with autism. We are committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Our vision for the future is that all individuals with autism receive early identification, appropriate therapies, and supports to achieve their highest potential and quality of life.” Learn more here: https://ascv.org/ 

    Youth and Family Services of Virginia, Inc. – ASSET Program “is designed to offer holistic, innovative, research-based treatment to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.” They offer ABA services, autism education and parent training, 24-hour crisis intervention, and several other services. Learn more here: https://www.asset.yfsva.com/ 

Please note that New Story Schools is not affiliated with, nor do we endorse, these services, but simply provide this as a research resource.   

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