by Amy U | May 25, 2022 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
More than 1,600 miles separate Ulvade, Texas from the Fredericksburg community. But that distance seems insignificant following the tragic shooting Tuesday morning at Robb Elementary School. The mental health impacts for local residents could be dramatic.Continual...
by Amy U | Apr 14, 2022 | About, Developmental Disability, General, Media Releases, News and Events
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 | Mar 28, 2022 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this year’s theme focuses on using protective factors to help families thrive. When communities understand the impacts of childhood trauma and learn ways to mitigate those impacts, they can work to prevent abusive situations....
by Amy U | Mar 2, 2022 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Books for Little Ones Little Monkey Calms Down Little Monkey is having a bad day. After a major melt down, he goes to his room and uses some coping techniques to calm down. He sings a a quiet song, cuddles with his blankie, and learns how take deep breaths. A...
by Amy U | Feb 11, 2022 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Uncategorized
Before coronavirus hit, nearly half of American children experienced a traumatic event before the age of 18. Experts worry the global pandemic will drastically increase that number. Rappahannock Area Community Services Board will host free, virtual trainings to...
