Upcoming Substance Use/Mental Health Events
APRIL
- April 1st 7-8:30 VIRTUAL More Than Sad – Teen Depression: Teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help. Presented by the Virginia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Register HERE
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/3036616456441776 - April 15th pm VIRTUAL Family Recovery Coaching: For loved ones affected by substance use disorder. Hosted by Katie Donovon, Professionally Trained & certified Family Recovery Coach and National Speaker. Open to the public. You must register but you can join anonymously.
Register HERE - April 17th 8am IN-PERSON! Living the Dream’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope: Come out and run or walk in memory or support of those suffering from depression, substance abuse and suicide. Music, speakers, quilt raffle, and local support organizations. With a $25 donation (registration fee) runners/walkers will receive a Living the Dream Foundation face mask, water and snacks. All funds will be used in the community to support programs to help those suffering from depression, substance abuse and thoughts of suicide.
Location: Yowell Meadow Park in Culpeper, rain or shine
Registration: $25 REGISTER HERE - April 19th 6-7pm VIRTUAL REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education: Learn to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer life-saving naloxone. This training is FREE and participants will be able to pick up two FREE doses of Narcan from the RACS in Fredericksburg.
Presented by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Contact: REGISTER HERE
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/254118996177971/ - April 21st 6-8pm IN PERSON REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education: Learn to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer life-saving naloxone. This training is FREE and participants will receive two doses of Narcan.
Presented by: The CAYA Coalition’s Travis Project
Location: Culpeper Baptist Church 318 S. West Street Room 313, Culpeper
Contact: REGISTER HERE - April 22nd 9-12 VIRTUAL Understanding ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences Training: ACEs trauma can lead to chronic health concerns like substance abuse and mental health challenges, gain a better understanding of what is trauma and how it affects our biology.
Presented by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Contact: REGISTER HERE
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/900759837324331 - April 23rd 8:30-3:30 VIRTUAL CRI Community Resilience Initiative Trauma Supportive Training (Course 2): This course covers the science of resiliency and shares promising strategies to build resilient individuals and communities. It is open to parents, teachers, medical professionals, mental health practitioners, and any community member interested in learning more about toxic stress and how individuals and communities can build resiliency.
*Must complete Course 1 before taking Course 2, training flyer HERE
Presented by: Region 10 CSB
Contact: MHFA@regionten.org REGISTER HERE - April 24th DEA’s Drug Take Back Day: Many elderly people accidentally overdose on opioids each year, and all too frequently babies and children digest opioids left within reach. You can help by safely disposing of any unused medications by dropping them off at collection sites. More info soon.
- April 28th 7-8pm VIRTUAL Talk Saves Lives Suicide Prevention: Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe. Presented by: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Virginia.
Register HERE
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/450089066135910
MAY
- May is MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
- May 10th 6-7:30 VIRTUAL More Than Sad – Teen Depression: Teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help. Presented by the Virginia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Additional training date: May 27th Register HERE
