
09/22/2022
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Services for people with mental illness, substance use disorders and/or developmental disabilities. We welcome you and your comments!
The purpose of official Fairfax County social media accounts is to present matters of public interest. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note these are moderated online discussion sites. We recognize social media is a 24/7 medium, and your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage our staff resources (your tax dollars), we gener
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Operating as usual
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CSB Prevention Trainings
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Today is National ! Our staff make a difference every day in the lives of the individuals we serve. Help us celebrate with NAADAC, the association for addiction professionals, by thanking addiction professionals for their hard work and dedication!
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Closing 9/23:
- Regional Behavioral Health Supervisor of Quality Improvement (Behavioral Health Supervisor), $75,669.98 - $126,116.85
Closing 9/30:
- Behavioral Health Specialist I - Residential Treatment & Detox Services, $56,957.47 - $94,929.54
- Behavioral Health Supervisor - Diversion & Jail Based Services, $75,669.98 - $126,116.85
Continuously hiring:
- Crisis Intervention Specialist - Emergency Services & Crisis Care, $75,669.98 - $126,116.85
- Developmental Disability Spec II - Support Coordinator, $65,747.97 - $109,579.81 (Multiple locations)
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/careers
Review information on our service areas, too:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/careers/service-area-descriptions
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New CDC MMWR: American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) persons who died by su***de between 2015-2020 were less likely to have known mental health conditions compared to non-AI/AN persons.
https://bit.ly/mm7137a1
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Fast Facts
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year.
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.
- Su***de is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34.
(Source: NAMI)
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On Sept. 15, epidemiologist Dr. René F. Najera gave a presentation at the National Vaccine Law Conference on the history of vaccines with a focus on those forgotten by history who contributed to their development. Read about Dr. Najera's presentation at http://ow.ly/nwKC50KL0sM.
We are honored to work with local partners, such asPRS, Inc., American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA and ConnerStrong Foundation to bring to light the important work being done in the community especially during Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. We also appreciate the proclamation introduction and support by Supervisor James Walkinshaw and Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith
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PRS was pleased to be at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, September 13, during which the board approved a proclamation to declare September as Su***de Prevention Month. We are grateful to Fairfax County Government for recognizing the need to create su***de safer communities.
PRS’ CEO Joseph Getch was joined by representatives from our community partners, American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, and ConnerStrong Foundation. Special thank you to Supervisor James Walkinshaw and Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith for introducing the proclamation.
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Memory of childhood experience is stored in the body, not just the mind. From that first spark of life, experience has a profound impact on who we are and who we will become.
The “Building Resilient Communities and Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences” presentation, also known as ACE training, includes in-depth information about:
- The neurobiological effects of adversity on development.
- The impacts of childhood adversity and trauma on population health.
- Resilience – what we can all do to improve health and well-being across the lifespan.
Contact us if your group or organization would like to get more information on ACE training or schedule a customized presentation.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/prevention/aces
New research on the tactics and effects of alienation.
8 Reasons Why One Strategy Is So Effective at Preventing Su***de
Empowerment, connection, openness, and more.
3 signs your kid is struggling with anxiety, according to a child psychologist
It can be hard to spot whether your child is struggling with anxiety or simply experiencing a healthy dose of nerves.
Why You Should Be Totally Honest With Your Doctor About Anxiety
Anxiety disorders affect nearly 4% of the global population. It's important to talk to your doctor, honestly and transparently, if you have symptoms of anxiety.
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How The Loss Of A Parent Can Affect Your Mental Health
When our parents are so influential, it's difficult to accept that we might lose them one day, and it's no wonder that this can affect our mental health.
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Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.
We can all make a difference.
Learn more about mental health and su***de prevention.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/training/mental-health-first-aid
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/prevention/qpr
Take an online mental health screening.
https://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/northern-virginia
If you or someone you know needs immediate help:
- Call 911 if life-threatening.
- Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741.
- Reach out to CSB’s emergency mental health services, open 24/7 at 703-573-5679 TTY 711.
- Come to the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health (Lower Level) 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive in Fairfax, Virginia 22031
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4 Things Too Many People Misunderstand About Depression
1. No, it's not caused by just one thing.
8 Ways to Help Your Bipolar Loved One Cope
1. Educate yourself.
2. Talk to your loved one.
3. Make some rules.
4. Plan for emergencies.
5. Listen.
6. Go gentle.
7. Laugh together.
8. Get support for yourself.
Depression and bipolar disorder are often family diseases. Everyone sharing a kitchen and a bathroom is affect
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Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans.
More information here: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/08/30/dea-warns-brightly-colored-fentanyl-used-target-young-americans
September is National !
Join communities across the country in spreading the word that treatment is available and is possible!
Follow Recovery Month - Recovery is for Everyone for updates and information.
Did you attend a large party, event, or festival? If you were exposed to monkeypox, talk to a healthcare provider about the monkeypox vaccine and monitor your health for symptoms. If you develop a rash, avoid close contact, including s*x with anyone until you see a healthcare provider. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3D48eRT.
If you have COVID-19, stay home and away from others. Learn more about CDC’s isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3RpVIk4.
Photos from CDC's post
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the 3 simple yet powerful steps anyone can learn to help save a life from su***de.
Classes offered 9/10, 9/13, 9/20 and 9/30. Register today!
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/prevention/qpr
More information:
Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a su***de crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to the help they need. Each year, thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor by becoming a part of the QPR life-saving network.
QPR can be learned in a FREE, 60-minute virtual training course. Anyone age 16 and over is encouraged to take QPR training – parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, police officers, volunteer coaches, youth organization leaders, caseworkers, firefighters, and anyone who might be strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of su***de.
Fairfax County, Virginia - QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Su***de Prevention Training teaches participants to recognize the warning signs of su***de, how to intervene, and where to refer someone who is in crisis.
We can all take actions to help prevent su***de.
Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for su***de.
💙 Know the warning signs and offer support
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National Su***de Prevention Week is September 4 - 10, 2022.
This week unites mental health advocates, allies, survivors, organizations, and community members across the country to raise awareness of su***de and work together to help prevent it.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3csjdtp 💙💜
A parent's guide to mental health as school starts back up
Young people are under serious pressure right now, but parents can help.
Make a move - come work with us!
Closing 9/16:
- Behavioral Health Nurse (BHN) Supervisor, $79,329.95 - $132,217.07
- Behavioral Health Supervisor - Residential Treatment & Detox Services, $75,669.98 - $126,116.85
Continuously hiring for these roles:
- Crisis Intervention Specialist - Emergency Services & Crisis Care, $75,669.98 - $126,116.85
- Developmental Disability Spec II - Support Coordinator, $65,747.97 - $109,579.81 (Multiple locations)
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/careers
The State of Su***de Today - And Ways to Prevent It | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
It is important that we assess the state of su***de and take a few moments to remind ourselves of the basic, and sometimes overlooked, steps we can take to help those at risk of su***de.
Every year in September, we celebrate National Kinship Care Awareness Month and express gratitude for the grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, adult siblings, and even family friends who step in as caregivers for children when their parents are unable to care for them. Learn more about kinship care resources in Fairfax County https://bit.ly/DFS-CYF-KCAM
Volunteer Voices is a monthly newsletter for current and potential Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) volunteers. The September issue is chock-full of content, including 10 things men can do to prevent gender-based violence, Teri Douglas’ volunteer experience, information about the new 9-8-8 Crisis Line, walking for self-care, trainings, and more!
Interested in becoming a volunteer with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Services division? Contact Tanisha Cox at [email protected].
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📅 September is the start of National Preparedness Month!
Help spread awareness about preparing for disasters and emergencies because the life you've built is worth protecting.
September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Join us to help reduce the stigma about mental health!
LEARN
- Attend trainings on su***de prevention and mental health wellness (in English and Spanish)
QPR Su***de Prevention Training 9/10, 9/13, 9/20, 9/30 bit.ly/CSB-QPR
Mental Health First Aid (Adult and youth) 9/10, 9/21 & 9/22 bit.ly/CSB-MHFA
- Read and share tips on mental health wellness written by CSB mental health professionals
- Complete an online mental health screening bit.ly/TestYourMood
- Read and share the Su***de Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation presented by Supervisor Walkinshaw during the September 13th Board of Supervisors Meeting
PARTICIPATE
- Join our Facebook Live events
Wellness, Health Prevention and Promotion discussion (9/21, 7:00 pm)
Young Person Su***de Prevention: Know the Signs (9/28, 6:00 pm)
- Sign up for info on Youth Led Anti-Stigma Mini-Grants to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/prevention/mini-grantsfairfaxcounty.gov/csb
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September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. If you are someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, we’re here to help. Share these resources to help someone and work towards reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Call 9-1-1 if immediately life-threatening and ask for a Crisis Intervention Trained (CIT) officer.
Calling either 9-8-8 or the existing National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), 1-800-273-TALK (8255), will connect you to behavioral health care and support 24 hours a day.
Text "HelpLine" to 62640
Emergency mental health services, 703-573-5679 / TTY 711 (24/7)
CSB Entry & Referral - 703-383-8500 / TTY 711 (Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/
NAMI Northern Virginia https://www.nami-northernvirginia.org/
Su***de Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia https://www.su***depreventionnva.org/
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September is #RecoveryMonth and we are dedicating this month to supporting recovery for every person, family, and community. You got this, and we’re here to support you every step of the way! Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/recovery or samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery
Virginia's Emergency Substantial Risk Order (ESRO) law, commonly referred to as a “red flag” law, enables the Fairfax County Police Department to investigate and seek a court order to temporarily remove guns from individuals who have been determined an imminent danger to themselves or others. Community leaders will share impactful stories of the ESRO law’s use to prevent gun violence and issue a call-to-action for the community to contact authorities who can act quickly to prevent tragedies.
Don't forget to apply! The deadline to submit proposals is Monday the 29th. We are offering mini-grants again for youth-led projects to reduce stigma among their peers with support from the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia, which is funded by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. These mini-grants will fund youth-planned, youth-led projects within Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church City, to be completed by August 15, 2022. A total of $6,000 is available, for requests not to exceed $1,000 each. Proposals are due Monday, November 29, 2021 and awards will be announced Friday, December 3, 2021. For more information: https://bit.ly/3njiihB
The deadline for proposals is Monday, November 29. We are offering mini-grants again for youth-led projects to reduce stigma among their peers with support from the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia, which is funded by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. These mini-grants will fund youth-planned, youth-led projects within Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church City, to be completed by August 15, 2022. A total of $6,000 is available, for requests not to exceed $1,000 each. Proposals are due Monday, November 29, 2021 and awards will be announced Friday, December 3, 2021. For more information: https://bit.ly/3njiihB
Don't forget to share this opportunity with the teen/youth in your life! The deadline for proposals is Monday, November 29. We are offering mini-grants again for youth-led projects to reduce stigma among their peers with support from the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia, which is funded by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. These mini-grants will fund youth-planned, youth-led projects within Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church City, to be completed by August 15, 2022. A total of $6,000 is available, for requests not to exceed $1,000 each. Proposals are due Monday, November 29, 2021 and awards will be announced Friday, December 3, 2021. For more information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/prevention/mini-grants
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