Links and Resources

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault (RCASA)
RCASA started in 1986 and is the only place in Central Virginia that specializes in treatment for victims of sexually based crimes such as: sexual assault, stalking and sexual harassment. They offer 24 hour hotline phone support and crisis services, victim advocacy for medical care and legal needs, parent education, counseling services and community services.

Empowerhouse, Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
Empowerhouse provides a 24 hour hotline, temporary emergency shelter, information, referrals, support groups and advocacy for those affected by domestic violence.

FAHASS Fredericksburg Area HIV and AIDS Support Services
FAHASS provides case management and support programs for persons with HIV/AIDS.

Mental Health America, Fredericksburg

Mental Health of America of Fredericksburg improves people’s mental health and wellness through education, advocacy and supportive services.

Government Agencies:

Virginia Department of Health Professions

READING RESOURCES

Mental Health Issues

Anxiety and Phobia Workbook,, New Harbringer Pubs, CA.

Self Esteem (2nd Ed) by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning (1992). New Harbringer, CA.

Stress Management for Dummies (1999) by Allen Elkin. Wiley Publishing, Indiana.

Calming your Anxious Mind: how mindfulness and compassion can free you from anxiety, fear and panic (2 nd Ed) by Jeffrey Brantley (2007). New Harbringer Pubs, CA

Getting the Love you Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix (1988). Henry Hold and Comp, NY.

Borderline personality Disorder/Emotion Regulation Problems

The Borderine Personality Disorder Survival Guide: Everything you need to know about living with BPD by Alexander Chapman and Kim Gratz (2007). New Harbringer Publications.

Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder by Shari Manning (2011). Guilford Press.

I Hate You, Don’t Leave Me: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder, Jerold Kreisman and Hal Straus (1989), Harper Collins, NY.

Sexual Orientation Issues

Outing Yourself: How to Come Out as Lesbian or Gay to Your Family, Friends and Coworkers, by Michelangelo Signorile (1995). Fireside, NY.

Coming Out, Coming Home: Helping Families Adjust to a Gay or Lesbian Child, by Michael LaSala (1983). Columbia University Press, NY.

Substance Use Issues

Moderate Drinking: The Moderation Management Guide for People who want to Reduce their Drinking, by Audrey Kishline (1994). Three Rivers Press, NY.

Addiction-Free Pain Management: Recovery Guide: Managing Pain and Medication in Recovery, by Stephen Grinstead (2002). Herald House, MO.

Rational Recovery: a New Cure for Substance Addiction, by Jack Trimpey (1996). Pocket Books, NY.

I’ll Quit Tomorrow: A practical guide to alcoholism treatment by Vernon Johnson (1980). Harper and Row, New York.

Harm Reduction by Alan Marlatt (2012). Guilford Press

Transgender and Gender Diverse

Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community by Erickson-Schroth, L (2014). Oxford Univ. Press, New York

A Guide to Gender (2nd Edition): The Social Justice Advocate’s Handbook. By Killermann, Sam (2017-03-08). Impetus Books.

That’s So Gay: Microaggressions and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community. By Nadal, Kevin (2013). American Psychological Association. Washington, DC.

The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity. By Testa, R.J, Coolhart, D. & Peta, J. (2015). New Harbringer Publications, CA.

WPATH: World Professional Association of Transgender Health Standards of Care ( v8).