Amy U, Author at Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

Five ways to help children cope with anxiety

Find it FastChildren's Mental Health Awareness DayResources for HelpChildren's Mobile Crisis ServicesChild and Adolescent ServicesParenting Check-InMake a Mindfulness JarAnxiety Journals for Children We were playing a game. Or so I thought. My 8-year old and I were presented with a rarity: an afternoon of choices. Like many kids, she's been home all day, nearly every…

Coming Home and Easing Hospital Overcrowding

Virginia’s state psychiatric facilities face a crisis of overcrowding exacerbated by COVID-19, but a new infusion of funds aims to ease the pressure. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services has increased funding to expand permanent supportive housing programs, awarding Rappahannock Area Community Services Board $201,529 to assist individuals leaving state hospitals. Those hospitals…

Unearth the secrets of a teen’s bedroom

For teenagers, hats can do more than hide a bad hair day. They can also camouflage a bad habit. Alarm clocks, air freshener, spoons, flash drives--all can give hints to a bad habit. A free virtual workshop will help parents and other adults who work with youth learn how to spot the signs of substance…

Get Gardening: 2021 Spring Plant Sale

This past year of social distancing especially impacted adults with developmental disabilities, who faced changes to their routines, their relationships, and their celebrations. Now more than ever, they need community support, and an annual plant sale provides opportunities to help. When shopping at Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale, customers can purchase quality plants while…

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Five ways to help children cope with anxiety

Coming Home and Easing Hospital Overcrowding

Unearth the secrets of a teen’s bedroom

Get Gardening: 2021 Spring Plant Sale

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