Opioid overdoses have claimed many lives, and the Fredericksburg area has not been immune to the escalating opioid epidemic. In an effort to stem the rising tide of deaths, we now offer REVIVE! training.
The free training helps individuals learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to use naloxone to reverse an overdose. Anyone who has a friend or relative using opioids should attend a training session. Each attendee will receive a free REVIVE! kit provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The kit includes the supplies needed to administer naloxone. The opioid antidote can be purchased at pharmacies without a prescription in Virginia.
Project LINK aims to provide intervention, prevention, and case management services to pregnant and parenting women--plus those who are of childbearing age--who are impacted by Substance Use Disorders as well as Co-occurring Disorders.
Recovery from Substance Use Disorder is possible--but it’s not easy. Our outpatient services support you on your journey to wellness. We offer: Individualized treatment Specialized group therapy services Priority treatment for pregnant and parenting women Education about Substance Use Disorders Referrals to community resources
RACSB clinics and offices will be closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency services are available 24/7 at 540-373-6876.
How hard is it to build a resilient community? Try it for yourself with this interactive experience from Harvard University.
Tipping the Scales: The Resilience Game
developingchild.harvard.edu
The fulcrum's position makes it easier or harder for the scale to tip to positive outcomes. That position is determined by a combination of genes and experiences.“Studies show that even one safe, stable and nurturing relationship can be a major protective factor in the face of traumatic events.”
How to talk to your kids about their mental health
nbcnews.com
Having the right conversations with your children opens the lines of communication and helps you keep an eye out for the warning signs of anxiety, depression and bullying.Want to be a superhero? We've got a course for that.
Mental Health First Aid - Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
rappahannockareacsb.org
Mental Health First Aid provides the public with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to help during a mental health crisis.Can you say awwwww? The guys at Churchill Drive Group Home fell in love with sweet Ripley when Blue Gray Therapy Dogs visited over the weekend. (Photo cred goes to Anita Abram, Ripley’s owner and a volunteer with Blue Gray Therapy Dogs.)