by Amy U | Mar 26, 2024 | About, Developmental Disability, Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Uncategorized
Did you know that gardening can reduce anxiety, spark creativity and increase productivity? And that’s on top of providing physical exercise and getting Vitamin D. And when gardeners purchase plants from Rappahannock Adult Activities, they are also supporting their...
by Amy U | Feb 8, 2024 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder, Uncategorized
Are you 18-25? Or do you know someone who is? We’re looking for young adults for an important survey about health and wellness. Sharing your opinions and experiences will help create a community that better meets everyone’s needs. Text Virginia to...
by Amy U | Jan 30, 2024 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Many a story has been told over the hairdresser’s chair and many a secret told between snips at the barbershop. Barbers and hairdressers often become more than a stylist, serving as a confidant, making them more likely to tackle topics like mental health and substance...
by Amy U | Sep 26, 2023 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Substance Use Disorder, workforce
More than one-half of Americans with mental illness do not receive treatment, partly due to a severe shortage in the behavioral healthcare workforce. A local community college has teamed up with the area’s community services board to tackle this shortage with an...
by Amy U | Sep 13, 2023 | About, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
In 2022, 53 local residents died by suicide. That’s an increase of 11 from 2021, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health. The Rappahannock EMS Council will use their monthly COPES Stakeholders meeting on September 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. to focus on...