Tiny Bottoms, Big Impact: Why Diaper Drives Matter for Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to protect our most vulnerable population: children. Child abuse is a complex topic, but sometimes meeting basic needs can play a large role in prevention. So, we’re focusing our...
Ramadan and Mental Health: Navigating the Holy Month
The monthlong observance of Ramadan is an especially holy period for Muslims. People outside the Muslim faith often know Ramadan mainly for fasting, but the observance involves so much more than going without food or drink. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic...
Beating Winter Blues
Winter days can be dark and dreary, which isn’t always ideal for mental health. The season’s frosty grip can leave us feeling sluggish, unmotivated and downright blue. Shorter days, colder temperatures and a lack of sunshine can wreak havoc on our mood....
Gift Responsibly: Lottery Tickets Don’t Make Good Gifts for Children
Early exposure to gambling increases the risks of developing a problem later in life. To raise awareness of this danger, Rappahannock Area Community Services Board has joined the 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign. The campaign is organized by the National Council on...
How to Find Gratitude In Grief During the Holidays
While struggling with grief over the holiday season, gratitude could be a comfort and coping skill. But it can be hard to find gratitude while grieving.