The Health Place: Page County, Virginia
History, Mission and Vision of The Health Place
The Health Place is a satellite of the James Madison University Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services. As such, it embraces the mission of the IIHHS which is to engage students in career preparation by promoting scholarship, providing interprofessional learning experiences, and connecting our campus with communities through innovative programs that advance quality of life. The Health Place responds to community identified need, with unduplicated services, by partnering with faculty, students and community partners, to develop innovative, interprofessional services and programs that advance the quality of life.
The Health Place was established in 2000 through collaboration by the Nursing Research and Outreach Center led by Dr. Vida Huber, and the Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center led by Mr. Christopher Nye. Dr. Emily Akerson, who at that time was a nurse practitioner at Page Memorial Hospital, was hired to develop The Health Place.
Current partners include Healthy Families Page County, JMU’s Counseling and Psychological Services and Vocational Counseling through the Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services. Partners have included the Parent Infant Education program, CHOICES, the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic, Page Memorial Hospital, the Page County Health Department and others.
Healthy Families Page County is an accredited program of Healthy Families America, a national program model that provides education, resources and support for vulnerable first time parents through intensive home visiting by trained home visitors with the goal of promoting positive parenting outcomes and preventing child abuse and neglect. The program is voluntary; strength based and serves families with a child from birth through age five.
JMU Counseling and Psychological Services
JMU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Page County Behavioral Health Program mission is to expand access to compassionate, evidence‑based mental health care in rural communities while training the next generation of skilled, ethical, and culturally responsive providers. We are dedicated to fostering clinical excellence, empowering local residents through supportive services, and strengthening community well‑being.
CAPS offers affordable, confidential mental health services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our team of caring therapists and psychologists is here to help you navigate life’s challenges. We provide counseling and psychological assessments for individuals and families facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life changes, school or work concerns, and more - always with a focus on your strengths and goals.
CAPS provides services at The Health Place on Fridays between the hours of 9am and 5pm. To schedule an appointment, please call 540-568-1735.
Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services
The Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services (DARS) provides quality programs and services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence, and full inclusion into society. A vocational rehabilitation counselor serves Page County residents at The Health Place each week.
Location:
The Health Place
294 East Main Street
P.O. Box 12
Stanley, Virginia 22851
(540) 778-4061
For more information, please contact:
JoLynne Bartley
(540) 568-4113
bartl2jx@jmu.edu