CHILDSAVERS

ChildSavers (formerly Memorial Child Guidance Clinic) is a source of hope for Central Virginia’s children. Founded in 1924, the Clinic's legacy of innovation, leadership and care for children has endeared it to three generations of Richmond citizens. Early in its history, ChildSavers turned exclusively to addressing the mental health and developmental needs of children. At the core of ChildSavers' mission is a fundamental commitment to the mental well being of children and the positive bond between adult and child. We support this with clinical treatment and education and training services that offer reassurance, healing, and the skills necessary to achieve normal life and development. ChildSavers is a community-supported nonprofit agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. ChildSavers is licensed by the State of Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Child and Family Services.

ChildSavers has a fundamental commitment to the mental well-being of children and the positive bond between adult and child. We support this with child development education and clinical treatment services that offer reassurance, healing, and the knowledge necessary to achieve normal life and development.

We extend our services off-site, partnering with schools, community centers, and emergency shelters. ChildSavers maintains strong relationships with health clinics and government agencies who work to serve needy children throughout the Richmond metropolitan area.

Our three program areas are:

Guidance Clinic (children's mental health services); Child Development Services for those who care for and educate young children; Trauma Response (immediate mental health services for children who have experienced trauma) .

Vision:

ChildSavers will be the pre-eminent source for the healthy development and psychological healing of Central Virginia’s children.

Mission:

To provide comprehensive mental health and childhood development services that holistically embrace the needs of children and those who

care for and educate them.

Shared Values:

Setting a High Standard: We provide services that demonstrate the highest professional standards and best practices in the areas of mental health therapy, trauma intervention, and childhood development.

Respecting the Power of Teamwork: We effectively use the gifts of our clients, colleagues, staff and board members to best serve children.

Advocating for Improvement: We engage the community in a commitment to bettering the lives of our most vulnerable children.

Achieving Results: We accomplish our objectives by following through on our commitments to our clients, community, funders and ourselves.