by Amy U | Feb 18, 2023 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Substance Use Disorder, Uncategorized
Feeling drained lately? We all have times when our internal batteries seem to be screaming for a recharge. And now, it seems like we’re wearing out faster than ever–between work pressures, family life, constant news alerts and a hectic pace. And at...
by Amy U | Feb 10, 2023 | About, Developmental Disability, General, Home, Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder
Love is in the air. And on store shelves, television ads, social media posts… In so many ways, we learn that love is defined by chocolate, roses and diamonds. Celebrating love certainly is sweet. And so are those heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. But true...
by Amy U | Jul 13, 2022 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
An area trainer has been named as Top Mental Health First Aid Instructor in Virginia in 2021. Sherry Norton-Williams, a prevention specialist with the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board, received the award for training the highest number of people in the...
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....
