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...
by Amy U | Sep 13, 2023 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
While behavioral healthcare provides the best outcomes for children and adolescents, many barriers prevent them from receiving the treatment they need.
by Amy U | Aug 25, 2023 | About, Home, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Opioids claimed the lives of more than 2,100 people in Virginia last year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Health. In Fredericksburg and its four surrounding counties, 115 people lost their lives to drug overdoses in 2022. Locally, community...
by Amy U | Aug 14, 2023 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
This year, there has been a significant rise in overdose cases related to the dangerous combination of fentanyl and xylazine.
by Amy U | Aug 2, 2023 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Uncategorized
Coloring seems like a fairly simple activity. But it has tremendous mental health benefits. Find out for yourself with downloadable coloring sheets.
by Amy U | Jul 28, 2023 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Friendship is one of the secrets to health and longevity. Sure, it’s awesome to have a pal to go to a movie with you. Or someone you can text when you need to vent. But your friends do so much more than that. Researchers discovered that meaningful relationships...
