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 the Independent Living aged youth and has enjoyed seeing the youth develop the necessary skills to become successful young adults. Prior to joining UMFS, she has worked with the MH/ID adult population, at a Youth Residential Treatment Facility as well as 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
Statewide Credit Workshop (virtual)
VirtualDate: June 15, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. For Youth via Ring Central Virtually join Anita Wyche from BankOn and Project LIFE to learn all about credit. All Project LIFE eligible youth around the state are encouraged to register and attend online. Register using the button below, or contact Melissa Lee through email at mlee@umfs.org...
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.
