Building Confidence Everyday

Compassionate, personalized support that helps adults build life skills, strengthen connections and achieve greater independence.

Empower. Support. Thrive

First Access Support Services offers a Clubhouse Model program that empowers adults facing mental health and substance use challenges. Through a supportive, person-centered environment, we help individuals build practical life skills, strengthen relationships and achieve greater independence within their communities.

Build Life Skills

Develop practical skills for greater independence

Grow in Confidence

Strengthen communication, self-advocacy and decision-making.

Connect & Thrive

Build relationships and stronger connections within the community.

Key Services We Provide

Independent Living Skills

  • Money management & hygiene

  • Medication compliance

  • Healthy decision making

Personal Growth

  • Self-advocacy & communication

  • Goal setting & confidence building

Daily Support

  • Transportation coordination

  • Lunch & structured activities

  • Caring, professional staff

What Is Psychosocial Rehabilitation?

Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is an evidence-based approach to mental health care that helps individuals living with serious mental illness build the practical, social, and daily-living skills they need to thrive. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, PSR centers on the whole person, supporting independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in community life.

Through structured programming and compassionate support, individuals develop the tools to manage daily responsibilities, strengthen relationships, and pursue personal goals while empowering them to lead fuller, more connected lives.

Personal Growth Education

How FASS is Prepared to Help

  • Understanding mental illness

  • Substance use and recovery

  • Medication management

  • Independent living skills

  • Peer support

  • Psychoeducational activities

  • Strengthened social connections


First Access Support Services is a community-based

organization in Richmond, Virginia, dedicated to providing

compassionate support and resources to individuals in need.

Our goal is to help people build confidence, develop stronger

life skills, and achieve greater independence in a welcoming

and supportive environment.