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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are sharing the many local opportunities to learn more about mental health and substance use. Together, we can create a healthier community!

Here is a sampling of what is coming up this month. Click on our UPCOMING EVENTS page and scroll down to the month of May for all the details!

Sieze the Awkward – Talking with your kids about substance misuse
Suicide – Supporting Those At Risk
ACEs Training
Invitation to Change Talk – Family Information and Resource Session
Stimulant Use Disorder: Signs & Symptoms
Mental Health First Aid
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
CRI Community Resilience Initiative Trauma Informed Training (Course 1)
safeTALK Training on Suicide Alertness

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) gave me a deeper understanding of trauma related addiction, and there are several FREE trainings coming up:

January 30, 9:00 – 1:00
RACSB at River Club
10825 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg, VA 22408
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
There will also be trainings April 22nd, July 22nd, and October 21st. Use the link above to register for any of these dates.

Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs cause toxic stress and can harm the developing brain of children. This changes how children respond to stress and has lasting effects into adulthood. We now know that this trauma also can damage our immune systems and lead to chronic health concerns like substance abuse and mental health challenges. ACEs are related to violence and other social concerns.
Training participants will gain a better understanding of what is trauma and how it affects our biology. This knowledge can help facilitate important community conversations to prevent high ACE scores and to support individuals with ACE scores.
The training is provided by the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board and is funded in part through the Family Wellness Initiative of the Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness at the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Contact Jennifer Bateman (540) 374-3337, ext. 100, or jbateman@rappahanockareacsb.org