988 Crisis Line
Similar to dialing 911 in emergencies, anyone who needs mental health support can dial 988.
RACSB Staff Named Top Instructor of 2021
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...
Coping Tips Following School Shooting in Texas
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...
2022 Spring Plant Sale
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...
Prevent Child Abuse by Learning About Trauma
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....