Virginia Health Care Foundation

Virginia Health Care Foundation VHCF is increasing access to primary health care for uninsured & medically underserved Virginians. Boost!

The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) is a non-profit, public/private partnership initiated by the General Assembly and its Joint Commission on Health Care 33 years ago as an integral part of the Commonwealth’s approach to ensuring that all Virginians have access to the health care they need. As the only statewide health foundation in the Commonwealth, VHCF is committed to meeting the diverse

needs of communities and populations throughout Virginia. VHCF programs and initiatives focus on providing medical, behavioral health (BH), dental services and prescription medicines to low-income, uninsured and medically underserved Virginians. VHCF support helps free clinics, community health centers, and a variety of local human and social services organizations expand both the types of care offered and the number of patients/clients cared for each year. To date, VHCF’s partnerships and programs have touched the lives of more than 900,000 uninsured and medically underserved Virginians. Its programs include grants to increase access to basic behavioral health services, dental care and medical treatments; funding for Medication Assistance Caseworkers, who obtain free prescription medicines for income eligible patients from the pharmaceutical companies Patient Assistance Program; and grants for Outreach Workers to help low-income individuals and families apply for and remain enrolled in Virginia’s Medicaid and FAMIS health insurance programs. VHCF is also addressing Virginia’s mental health crisis with programs to increase the number of licensed therapists via its Boost! program and psychiatric nurse practitioners via its Psych NP Scholarship program. removes the financial barriers to licensure by paying for required supervision hours for those who have earned a master’s degree in social work or counseling. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) Scholarship Program pays full tuition and all required fees.

ChildSavers works hard to support children in the Richmond area through counseling and therapeutic services to overcome ...
06/01/2026

ChildSavers works hard to support children in the Richmond area through counseling and therapeutic services to overcome trauma and build resilience. But when presented with the opportunity to serve pregnant and postpartum individuals impacted by perinatal mood disorders, they recognized the importance for both the health of the parent but as well as their children.

ChildSavers is accepting pregnant and postpartum patients in need of counseling services for in-person and virtual appointments. Visit https://www.childsavers.org/services/itav/ to complete an online referral form or call (804) 644-9590 for services. ChildSavers accepts Medicaid and private insurance and can offer services at low or no cost.

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.

See a full list of It Takes a Village providers: https://www.vhcf.org/ittakesavillage/

ChildSavers ChildSavers offers virtual therapy for pregnant and postpartum mothers through partnership with the Virginia Health Care Foundation.

05/28/2026

VHCF is honored to be included in Highmark Health’s 2025 Community Impact Report. We are grateful for their support of Sign Up, Pay Down, a workforce initiative designed to recruit dentists to safety net practices across the Commonwealth.

Explore the full report:

Today we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
05/25/2026

Today we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Looking for high-impact professional development for your nonprofit or healthcare team? The VAFCC Virtual Summit returns...
05/22/2026

Looking for high-impact professional development for your nonprofit or healthcare team? The VAFCC Virtual Summit returns June 8-12 and offers a curated week of expert-led sessions that are:

✔️ Affordable - $100 flat fee for partner organizations to send all their staff.
✔️ Flexible - Join the tracks that best inform your work.
✔️ Convenient – Access the summit from the comfort of your own office!

Register now:

Building off the success of previous virtual events that provided increased access to online learning and educational opportunities for volunteers and staff within our member clinics, the VAFCC's Virtual Summit offers a diverse array of content tracks for a broad audience. Free and open to al...

You’re invited to an engaging and informative Mental Health Roundtable focused on key policy updates, emerging initiativ...
05/20/2026

You’re invited to an engaging and informative Mental Health Roundtable focused on key policy updates, emerging initiatives, and insights from the field.

Discussion Topics Include:

☑️ Bills passed during the Virginia General Assembly session and updates related to HR1
☑️ An overview of Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation (RHT) and what it could mean for mental health services
☑️ A panel discussion on what it takes to launch a new program or service line

👉 Register today to secure your spot and be part of the conversation. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q8MReXOYS3eGHGRJWH0HsQ

Newly Released: Profile of Virginia’s Uninsured Virginia’s uninsured rate increased slightly in 2024, rising from a hist...
05/18/2026

Newly Released: Profile of Virginia’s Uninsured

Virginia’s uninsured rate increased slightly in 2024, rising from a historic low of 7.6% in 2023 to 8.1% in 2024, according to our latest Profile of Virginia’s Uninsured, developed by our partners at the Urban Institute.

The increase mirrors national trends following the end of the COVID-era Medicaid continuous coverage requirement and the return to regular Medicaid renewals (known as "unwinding").

This year's Profile of Virginia's Uninsured provides an important baseline snapshot of health coverage in Virginia before major federal policy changes take full effect. Explore the full Profile summary and detailed analysis by year, region, age, income, race/ethnicity, and more on our website: https://www.vhcf.org/data/profile-of-virginias-uninsured/

A Tree Planted Counseling (ATPC) takes pride in providing professional and compassionate support to its clients while pr...
05/15/2026

A Tree Planted Counseling (ATPC) takes pride in providing professional and compassionate support to its clients while providing behavioral health services that align with community needs. ATPC recognized the need for perinatal mental health services in Roanoke and the surrounding areas, but as an It Takes a Village grantee, it was able to hire a new counselor, Robin Witt, LPC to support perinatal clients locally and across the Commonwealth.

ATP has appointments available virtually statewide or in-person in Roanoke.
ATP accepts Medicaid, commercial health insurance plans, and offers sliding fee options for uninsured clients. To schedule a telehealth or in-person appointment, call 540-701-3704. To learn more about Robin: https://www.atreeplanted.org/robinwitt

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.

See a full list of It Takes a Village providers: https://www.vhcf.org/ittakesavillage/

Robin is a clinically grounded mental health professional with nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals through trauma, transition, and complex life stressors. She specializes in empirically supported treatments—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing...

You don't want to miss the 2026 Virginia Healthcare Workforce Summit!
05/14/2026

You don't want to miss the 2026 Virginia Healthcare Workforce Summit!

Happening next week! The 2026 Virginia Healthcare Workforce Summit brings together healthcare leaders, educators, and innovators to explore the most urgent challenges shaping today’s talent landscape including the rising need for leadership-driven engagement that strengthens trust and retention. Register for the FREE virtual event here: https://web.cvent.com/event/e3fdcd4b-8d2e-4fce-a9a2-e6542c73d6ad/summary

🎉 Big news! VHCF’s Boost! program just hit a major milestone: 200 therapists have achieved licensure. We’re proud to cel...
05/13/2026

🎉 Big news! VHCF’s Boost! program just hit a major milestone: 200 therapists have achieved licensure.

We’re proud to celebrate these professionals and their impact across the Commonwealth. Collectively, these therapists provide over 200,000 patient visits annually. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re celebrating our commitment to strengthening Virginia’s behavioral health workforce, so everyone has access to the care they need.

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/

Address

6806 Paragon Place, Ste 250
Richmond, VA
23230

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Virginia Health Care Foundation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share