GMU Center for Community Mental Health

03/26/2026

What do parents need to know about AI and teen relationships?

Join us for a free virtual workshop exploring how AI is shaping the way teens form connections.

Led by Abby King, MA and Lucy McClellan, MA, this session will help you:
• Understand unhealthy attachments and expectations
• Recognize warning signs
• Support teens in building real, meaningful relationships

📅 Wednesday, April 8th
⏰ 6:30 PM
💻 Zoom (link sent after registration)
🎟️ Free to attend

📩 Questions? ccmh@gmu.edu
🔗 Register via the link in bio or QR code

Hosted by the Center for Community Mental Health
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01/22/2026

Struggling with binge eating or feeling stuck in a cycle with food?

You’re not alone — and support doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing.

Our DBT Group for Managing Binge Eating offers a skills-based, supportive space for adults looking to build a healthier relationship with food and emotions.

This group focuses on:
• increasing awareness of eating triggers
• emotion regulation skills
• distress tolerance without turning to food
• building supportive relationships

🗓 Starting Feb 9 | Mondays, 5:30–7 PM
📍 Fairfax | In person
💰 $10/session | Sliding scale available

📩 Contact us to learn more or click the link in our bio to request services!

01/16/2026

Feeling anxious more days than not?
Finding it hard to quiet your thoughts or manage worry?

Anxiety is common — and there are skills that can help.

Our Cognitive Behavioral Skills Group for Managing Generalized Anxiety is designed for adults interested in learning evidence-based tools in a supportive group setting.

This group focuses on:
• understanding anxiety patterns
• building coping and thinking skills
• managing worry more effectively

🗓 Starting Feb 11 | Wednesdays, 5:00–6:30 PM
💻 Virtual
💰 $10/session | Sliding scale available

📩 Contact us to learn more or click the link in our bio to request services!

01/15/2026

Intense emotions can feel overwhelming, especially when they impact relationships, decisions, or daily life.

Our DBT Group for Managing Intense Emotions helps adults build practical skills for:
• emotion regulation
• distress tolerance
• mindfulness
• healthier relationships

This is a supportive, structured space to learn tools you can use.

🗓 Tuesdays | 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Fairfax | In person
💰 Sliding scale available

📩 Contact us to learn more or click the link in our bio to request services!

01/14/2026

Does your teen avoid social situations, worry about being judged, or feel isolated?

Our Teen Social Anxiety Group (Ages 13–17) offers a safe, supportive space to:
• connect with peers
• build confidence
• learn coping skills for anxiety

They don’t have to navigate this alone

🗓 Mondays | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Fairfax | In person
💰 $10 per session + Available Sliding Scale

📩 Contact us to learn more or click the link in our bio to request services!

01/12/2026

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — and support matters.

Our Positive Parenting Group helps caregivers of elementary and middle school children build practical tools for:
• managing behavior
• improving communication
• supporting school success

Join a supportive community of parents navigating similar challenges.

🗓 Wednesdays | 6:00–7:30 PM
💻 Virtual
💰 Sliding scale available

📩 Click the link in our bio to request services or email us with questions!

01/09/2026

The Spring Semester will be here before we know it! 🌸

Our group therapy programs are now enrolling. Accessible mental health care on a sliding scale.

Rolling Admissions Year-Round:
DBT for managing strong emotions (18+)

Spring Groups:
• Managing General Anxiety (18+)
• DBT Skills for Binge Eating (18+)
• Social Anxiety for Teens (13-17)
• Positive Parenting (Elementary and Middle School)

Click the link in our bio to request services or contact us with questions!

📞 703-993-1370 | ✉️ ccmh@gmu.edu

12/02/2025

On this , listen to Dr. Robyn Mehlenbeck, Director of the Center for Community Mental Health, describe the important work that is being done at the Center and how donors, like you, are making it possible.

Are you ready to offer your support? Donate today:
ccmh.gmu.edu/give

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12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is here! We're so thankful for the support of our donors, just like you.

Your gift of any amount will go to work immediately to make a difference for children, adults, families, and veterans in our community.

To learn more about the impact of your gift and our various impact areas, please go to: ccmh.gmu.edu/give

We are so grateful for your support!

11/11/2025

Today and every day, we honor the bravery, sacrifice and dedication of our nation's veterans. We are forever grateful for their service. 🇺🇸

At CCMH, we are proud to serve those who have served our nation: https://ccmh.gmu.edu/services/specialized-services-for-veterans

11/06/2025

Join us for this FREE parent workshop! Who doesn’t need help with sleep??? 😴

Teens and Sleep: Tips and Tricks to Improve Sleep!!!
The next topic in our GMY CCMH parent workshop series is Teen Sleep - why is it important? Why is it so hard to come by? And how you can help make sleep better for your teen- AND yourself!

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfepzyLlGFmiQhk9wapeQIYb_hAmGKBRxI9TmtSoxZ9OIkVyg/viewform

Zoom link will be emailed after registration.
Join us Thursday November 20th at 6:30pm as we tackle sleep.