Eastern Region
Accomack | Brunswick | Chesapeake | Dinwiddie | Franklin City | Gloucester | Greensville-Emporia | Hampton | Isle of Wright | James City | Mathews | Newport News | Norfolk | Northhampton | Portsmouth | Price George | Southampton County | Suffolk | Surry | Sussex | Virginia Beach | Williamsburg | York-Poquoson
Regional Contact
Melissa Lee, Independent Living Consultant
757.490.9791 x115 | mlee@umfs.org
Melissa joined UMFS in 2005 as a Therapeutic Case Manager.
Throughout her time at UMFS she has worked in several programs: Adoption, ICC (Intensive Case Coordination) and Project Life. Over the years, she has worked closely with Independent Living-aged youth and has enjoyed seeing them develop the necessary skills to become successful young adults. Prior to joining UMFS, she worked with the MH/ID adult population, at a Youth Residential Treatment Facility, and in Adult Corrections. She is passionate about working with youth and empowering them to be self-advocates.
Regional Events
Regional & Statewide Events
List of top events
VIRTUAL Shark Pool workshop
If you have ever thought about starting your own business but don’t know where to begin, Project LIFE may be able to help!! Project Life will host a statewide virtual...
Regional Highlights
Eastern Regional Highlights
In this region we love to Collaborate as Collaboration Multiplies Impact. We often partner with NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness to support our youth’s needs.