by Amy U | Sep 26, 2023 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Substance Use Disorder, workforce
More than one-half of Americans with mental illness do not receive treatment, partly due to a severe shortage in the behavioral healthcare workforce. A local community college has teamed up with the area’s community services board to tackle this shortage with an...
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 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...
by Amy U | Jul 5, 2023 | About, Home, Mental Health, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
For generations, the barbershop chair has held a special place for men of color, creating a safe place for discussing topics that could sometimes seem taboo. An upcoming event aims to train barbers to better tackle tough subjects like mental health and substance use....