by racsb | Jul 19, 2018 | About, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Seeking a more intense high than pills provided, Jeremy Burton begged a friend to show him how to shoot heroin into his veins. A few years later, mentors in a 12-step program showed Burton how to find a path to sobriety. Nearly 18 months after giving up drugs, Burton...
by racsb | Mar 23, 2018 | About, Home, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder, Uncategorized
An upcoming educational group aims to help pregnant and parenting women who are struggling with substance use disorder. Project LINK will host “Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery,” beginning April 10. The group will meet Thursdays...
by racsb | Mar 8, 2018 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Deadline for Entries: Monday, April 2 Opening Reception: Friday, May 4 Exhibition Dates: May 4–May 27 Rappahannock Area Community Services Board seeks entries for the 14th Annual “The Art of Recovery” exhibit. The art show features original artwork by adults...
by racsb | Jan 11, 2018 | About, General, Home, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
By Michelle Wagaman, Prevention Services Coordinator I shouldn’t be surprised by this after nearly 12 years of working at the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) but it still happens. I am often in a situation or with a group of people discussing a...
by racsb | Oct 3, 2017 | Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Is your coworker moody or struggling under an emotional burden too heavy to carry? Is your spouse irritable or handling a mental illness? For most of us, it is difficult to spot the signs of a mental illness, and even more challenging to know when a situation crosses...