2023 Substance Use/Mental Health Events
MAY
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month
- May 2nd 8:30-4:30 Adult Mental Health First Aid – FREDERICKSBURG: In this FREE training course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in crisis, and where to turn for help. (NOTE: this course is offered in person, virtually, or a hybrid of both. Find more details at the registration link below). For those attending in person, RACSB is providing lunch, bottled water, and snacks.
Sponsored by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trl, Fredericksburg, VA 22408-2048
Contact: prevention@rappahannockareacsb.org
Register HERE - May 9th National Fentanyl Awareness Day: Help raise awareness about this national public health crisis, Get the facts and share them! Find out more from Fentanyl Awareness Day
- May 10th/11th 8:30-5 both days ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – FREDERICKSBURG: a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. Participants learn to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and to work with the individual to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
Sponsored by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trl, Fredericksburg, VA 22408-2048
Contact: prevention@rappahannockareacsb.org
Register HERE - May 11th 12-1 Online State of Mental Health – Supporting Community Wellness: Save the date, more details to follow!
Sponsored by: The Mental Health Association of Fauquier County
Contact: Bridget Downey at bdowney@mhafc1.org
- May 15th 7pm Survivors For Life Suicide Support Meeting – CULPEPER: a support group for those affected by the unique grief associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide. Meetings are held on the third Mondays of each month in the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services building. The meetings provide a safe place for grieving, and a place to talk and get support. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Sponsored by: Team Jordan
Location: 15361 Bradford Rd Culpeper
Contact: Alan Rasmussen at 434-825-8913 or arasmussen@rrcsb.org - May 16th 9-12 safeTALK – FREDERICKSBURG: this training in suicide alertness helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live.
Sponsored by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trl, Fredericksburg, VA 22408-2048
Contact: 540-374-3337 prevention@rappahannockareacsb.org - May 17th 6:30 pm Speak Their Name Grief Meeting – CULPEPER: For those who’ve lost a child to substance use, we embrace your child’s memory and erase the stigma surrounding substance use by Speaking Their Names. (every 3rd Wed only)
Location: S.E.E. Recovery Center 710 U.S. Ave, Culpeper
Contact: Debbi at dbost@rrcsb.org or 540-717-6803 - May 17th 6:30-7:30 pm Online Talk, They Hear You – Youth Substance Misuse – ALCOHOL: Talking with your kids about alcohol use, it’s never too early. This session will help you be more knowledgeable and aware on the subject.
Sponsored by: Region Ten Community Services
Register HERE - May 21st 6-7 pm Online Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention: a community-based presentation that covers common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
Sponsored by: AFSP Virginia
Register HERE - May 23rd 9-12 ACEs Training – FREDERICKSBURG: ACEs Training (Adverse Childhood Experiences) When children experience traumatic events, it can have lasting effects on their mental health and wellbeing. These events are called ACEs. This important training helps raise awareness and provide resources in an effort to reduce ACEs, foster resilience, and improve the overall health of our communities. NOTE: this course is also being offered online. To register for the online class, click HERE
Sponsored by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trl, Fredericksburg, VA 22408-2048
Contact: prevention@rappahannockareacsb.org
Register HERE - May 26th 10-2 Talk Saves Lives: Resources for LGBTQ Communities – FREDERICKSBURG: Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide in LGBTQ populations, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe. Facebook Event Page and Flyer
Sponsored by: AFSP Virginia
Location: Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch Theater, 1201 Caroline St.
Contact: Markita at mmadden@afsp.org or 540-718-2221
Register HERE
JUNE
- June 8th 8:30-4:30 Youth Mental Health First Aid – FREDERICKSBURG: introduces common mental health challenges for youth, and teaches how to provide initial support and help connect them to the appropriate care. Includes signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, as well as NEW expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care and the impact of social media and bullying. (NOTE: this course is offered in person, virtually, or a hybrid of both. Find more details at the registration link below). For those attending in person, RACSB is providing lunch, bottled water, and snacks.
Sponsored by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trl, Fredericksburg, VA 22408-2048
Contact: prevention@rappahannockareacsb.org
Register HERE - June 10th 10-11am Online Supporting Those At Risk of Suicide: When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. This program is designed to provide you with information and resources on how to support someone in your life with lived experience.
Sponsored by: AFSP Virginia
Register HERE - June 13th 9-12 ACEs Training – FREDERICKSBURG: ACEs Training (Adverse Childhood Experiences) When children experience traumatic events, it can have lasting effects on their mental health and wellbeing. These events are called ACEs. This important training helps raise awareness and provide resources in an effort to reduce ACEs, foster resilience, and improve the overall health of our communities. NOTE: this course is also being offered online. To register for the online class, click HERE
Sponsored by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Location: RACSB at River Club 10825 Tidewater Trl, Fredericksburg, VA 22408-2048
Contact: prevention@rappahannockareacsb.org
Register HERE - June 14th 7-8pm Online Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention: a community-based presentation that covers common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
Sponsored by: AFSP Virginia
Register HERE June 19th 7pm*Cancelled*Survivors For Life Suicide Support Meeting – CULPEPER:a support group for those affected by the unique grief associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide. Meetings are held on the third Mondays of each month in the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services building. The meetings provide a safe place for grieving, and a place to talk and get support. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Sponsored by: Team Jordan
Location: 15361 Bradford Rd Culpeper
Contact: Alan Rasmussen at 434-825-8913 or arasmussen@rrcsb.org- June 20th 10-12 VA S.A.V.E. Training – WARRENTON: an hour-long, entry-level course to help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Veteran in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Sponsored by: Mental Health Association of Fauquier County, RRCS (Encompass Community Supports)
Location: Warrenton Moose Lodge 1695: 6415 Colonial Rd Warrenton
Contact: Bridget Downey at bdowney@mhafc1.org
Click here for more information - June 21st 12-3 Online ACEs Training: ACEs Training (Adverse Childhood Experiences) When children experience traumatic events, it can have lasting effects on their mental health and wellbeing. These events are called ACEs. This important training helps raise awareness and provide resources in an effort to reduce ACEs, foster resilience, and improve the overall health of our communities.
Sponsored by: Rappahannock Area Community Services
Contact: prevention@rappahannockareacsb.org
Register HERE - June 21st 6:30 pm Speak Their Name Grief Meeting – CULPEPER (& zoom): For those who’ve lost a child to substance use, we embrace your child’s memory and erase the stigma surrounding substance use by Speaking Their Names. (every 3rd Wed only)
Location: S.E.E. Recovery Center 710 U.S. Ave, Culpeper or join via ZOOM
Contact: Debbi at dbost@rrcsb.org or 540-717-6803
