by racsb | Oct 19, 2021 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Unused and expired medications left in the home can lead to accidental poisoning. They can become an easy source for those seeking to misuse or abuse medication. We encourage everyone to safely dispose of medications. This does not mean flushing down the toilet or...
by racsb | Sep 23, 2021 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
September is recognized annually as Suicide Prevention Month. This year, we were able to increase suicide alertness efforts in collaboration with the local school divisions. This was in part due to the Virginia Department of Education selecting one of our local...
by racsb | Aug 25, 2021 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Opioids claimed the lives of more than 1,900 people in Virginia last year, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Health. Locally, community partners are coming together to remember loved ones lost and to continue their efforts to end overdose. August 31...
by racsb | Aug 18, 2021 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board announces that its executive director will retire on June 30, 2022. Jane McDonald Yaun started working as a residential counselor at RACSB in 1988. In addition to serving in different capacities within RACSB, Yaun has...
by racsb | Aug 11, 2021 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Meeting Minutes, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Local students are heading back to school this week. A new school year can often bring anxiety. And this year more than most. Many school children are entering classrooms for the first time in more than a year. Some have been isolated. Kids may be rusty on their...
by racsb | Aug 6, 2021 | About, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Aug. 9 is National Book Lovers Day, and we love a good read. Reading is a great way to de-stress and practice self-care. And we’ve compiled some recommendations from mental health professionals about books that deal with mental health. So find a soft blanket,...