by racsb | Jun 8, 2020 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
If you’ve attended any of our suicide prevention trainings, you may recall that isolation is one of the possible warning signs that someone may be considering suicide. We encourage you to be “noticers” (not in Websters Dictionary – yet!) and reach out when you observe...
by racsb | Apr 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Creative crafts, alphabetized pantries, workout challenges. And a reminder that Isaac Newton invented calculus during a quarantine. Social media these days is filled with inspiration on making the most of staying home. But here’s the thing–working,...
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 | May 29, 2019 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
We all have a role in suicide prevention. We can monitor our own wellness and seek help. We can recognize when others are in distress and provide varying levels of support. We can remove access to lethal means. We can promote healthy choices. We can educate ourselves...
by racsb | Aug 16, 2018 | Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Earlier this week, I got to go back to college. Well, just for two days and as an instructor. (A different kind of experience.) Nicole Gore, Suicide Prevention Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, joined me and...