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 14, 2018 | General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
A growing number of American youth exhibit signs of mental illness or substance abuse, and it can be difficult for adults to understand the difference between teenage angst and behavioral health issues. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of American children...
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 | Dec 27, 2017 | General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
A surgeon on a daily run. A guest helping to load Christmas trees. A visitor to a local museum. They are among the many lives saved because bystanders knew CPR. We recognize the importance of CPR, so many area companies and agencies require employees to learn...
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...
