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 | May 22, 2019 | General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Important Training Provides the Tools Needed to Save Lives Traditional first aid training teaches participants to perform CPR or create a tourniquet to save lives. Mental Health First Aid provides the skills to help during a mental health crisis. The Rappahannock Area...
by racsb | Jan 8, 2019 | General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
By Michelle Wagaman, Prevention Services Coordinator I married into a family that is really into games – like dedicate entire large closets to shelves and shelves of board games. There are childhood classics like Sorry! and Life, every version of Trivia Pursuit,...
by racsb | Jan 3, 2019 | Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Start your new year off right–by learning to save lives. We will offer Mental Health First Aid training in January and February. A rise in suicides has led to a decline in life expectancy in the United States. You don’t need a medical degree or a...
