by Amy U | May 25, 2022 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
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...
by racsb | Jul 19, 2019 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
The mercury isn’t the only thing rising as a heat wave grips our area. When the air sizzles, tempers flare, depression smolders, and suicide risks spike. Studies have linked sudden increases in temperature to rising numbers of emergency department visits for...
by racsb | Oct 13, 2017 | General, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Our local healthcare system, Mary Washington Healthcare, conducts a community needs assessment every three years. One of the most recent identified needs is the mental health of the Greater Fredericksburg community. That’s why the Rappahannock Area Community Services...
