Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board Proudly providing public mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, prevention and earl To learn more, visit www.racsb.state.va.us.

Founded in 1970, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) provides public mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, and prevention/early intervention services to the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. RACSB operates five outpatient clinics which provide individual, group and family therapy; spe

cialized counseling and case management services; psychological assessment; 24-hour crisis intervention; and medication management services. RACSB operates 13 group homes for adults with intellectual disability providing 24-hour intensive and structured support as well as the Myers Drive Respite Group Home. RACSB also offers mental health day support, residential services, and crisis stabilization at The Sunshine Lady House for Mental Health Wellness & Recovery. The Parent-Education – Infant Development Program provides developmental, physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as service coordination to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Programs of RACSB include Kenmore Club, Rappahannock Adult Activities, Inc., Project LINK, Program for Teen Parents, Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block, DARE To Be You – Rappahannock Area, Second Step, Too Good for Drugs, and Healthy Families – Rappahannock Area, and Mental Health First Aid (Adult and Youth curriculums).

☀️ Summer is here, and sunshine is a mood booster! But, if you take medications for your mental health, please be extra ...
06/22/2026

☀️ Summer is here, and sunshine is a mood booster! But, if you take medications for your mental health, please be extra mindful of sun safety. Many psychiatric medications can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun, a condition called photosensitivity.
☀️ Medications like certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anti-anxiety medications can make your skin much more prone to severe sunburn, rashes, or blistering, even with minimal sun exposure.
☀️You might see an exaggerated sunburn or a delayed, eczema-like rash.
☀️Tanning beds can also cause reactions.
You don't have to miss out on summer fun, though. Here are some helpful tips:
🧴Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply generously and reapply every two hours—more often if swimming or sweating.
👒 Wear protective clothing and/or wide-brimmed hats.
🏖 Seek shade during peak hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
💊 Check your medication. Read the leaflet or ask your doctor or pharmacist about photosensitivity.
🔥If you notice unusual reactions, such as burning, itching, or rashes after sun exposure, contact your healthcare provider.

Explore Your Path to Recovery 🌿Recovery isn’t "one size fits all." Our Recovery Exploration Group is designed to help yo...
06/18/2026

Explore Your Path to Recovery 🌿
Recovery isn’t "one size fits all." Our Recovery Exploration Group is designed to help you discover the tools, communities, and creative outlets that work best for you.

Join us every Monday afternoon as we explore different paths to healing across our community. Whether you’re looking for traditional support, creative expression, or a new perspective, there’s a seat for you.

Our Monday Schedule:
1st Monday | 12:00 PM: Traditional Support (AA)

Location: Falmouth Fire Dept. (250 Butler Road)

2nd Monday | 12:00 PM: Mystery Recovery Meeting

Location: 600 Jackson Street, Room 138

3rd Monday | 1:00 PM: Recovery Through Art

Location: Community Canvas @ Fredericksburg Baptist Church (1019 Princess Anne St.)

4th Monday | 12:00 PM: Mystery Recovery Meeting

Location: 600 Jackson Street, Room 138
No registration is required. Just show up as you are.
For details: www.rappahannockareacsb.org/support-groups

We were so excited to host Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Commissioner Daryl Was...
06/17/2026

We were so excited to host Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Commissioner Daryl Washington today. We love showing off our programs and talking about our community, and we appreciate that he listened as we shared some of the challenges we face and some of the successes we've seen.

🏆🌍⚽ Ruffins Pond Group Home has plenty of team spirit as they represent their favorites for the . 🏆🌍⚽
06/17/2026

🏆🌍⚽ Ruffins Pond Group Home has plenty of team spirit as they represent their favorites for the . 🏆🌍⚽

06/17/2026

Mobile treatment meets communities where they are — and that changes everything.

This panel at the Virginia Recovery Conference dove into one of the most practical questions in recovery work: is a mobile treatment program the right fit for your region?

Attendees heard directly from providers doing this work on the ground.

Thank you to Angel Bousman, LCSW of Piedmont Community Services; Brittani Sanders of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board; and Meagan Helmick, Ph.D., MPH, CHES® of Mount Rogers Health District.

Services. Successes. Challenges. Impact. All of it on the table — including a live Q&A.

🏆 ⭐Congratulations to Mary Sue Trump, who has been a sponsored placement provider through RACSB for 30 years! That's thr...
06/16/2026

🏆 ⭐Congratulations to Mary Sue Trump, who has been a sponsored placement provider through RACSB for 30 years! That's three decades of supporting adults with developmental disabilities and helping them flourish in our community. Thank you, Mary Sue! 👏⭐

RACSB clinics, offices, and day programs will be closed Friday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. Emergency services are a...
06/16/2026

RACSB clinics, offices, and day programs will be closed Friday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. Emergency services are always available: 540-373-6876.

🏆🌍⚽ HopeStarters are super excited for the ! Here are some photos of our team representing their teams. 🏆🌍⚽
06/12/2026

🏆🌍⚽ HopeStarters are super excited for the ! Here are some photos of our team representing their teams. 🏆🌍⚽

Depression can feel isolating. But you're not alone. About 1 in 10 adults have experienced depression in the past few ye...
06/11/2026

Depression can feel isolating. But you're not alone. About 1 in 10 adults have experienced depression in the past few years.
Connect with others who understand what it's like to live with depression while learning new coping skills using cognitive behavioral techniques.
🗓️ Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m.
📍Our Fredericksburg Clinic, 600 Jackson Street in Fredericksburg
Learn more: https://rappahannockareacsb.org/support-groups/

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600 Jackson Street
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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