Rockbridge Area Community Services

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Cancer affects more than the body. Breast cancer can affect physical health, but the emotional impact can be significant, too. A diagnosis may bring fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, uncertainty, or changes in how someone sees their body and future.

It's okay to be scared.
It's okay to be angry.
It's okay to cry.
It's okay to have difficult days.
There is room for hope and hard emotions.

A diagnosis does not define a person's worth. You are still you...with dreams, strengths, relationships, talents, and a life beyond cancer.

If you're supporting someone through cancer, don't underestimate the power of showing up. Mental health deserves a place in every breast cancer conversation.

10/05/2026

Just a quick reminder that our Early Intervention team (RAISE) will be offering free Developmental Screenings on October 8th from 8:30am-4:30pm for children ages birth - 3 years old. Please call 540-817-5039 or email [email protected] to schedule a free screening time for your child!

10/02/2026

Calling all local veterans! Mark your calendars and share the word. The next free Veterans' Breakfast is Tuesday, October 13th at 0830 at the Lexington VFW building. We hope to see you all there!

10/01/2026

October is a month of awareness, compassion, and understanding.
Today marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These three important observances shine a light on experiences that affect individuals, families, and communities in different ways.

While each deserves attention in its own right, throughout the month of October we’ll also be taking a closer look at mental health and how it intersects with each of these experiences…from trauma and healing, to caregiving and grief, as well as the potential emotional impact.

Let’s use this month to learn, listen, support one another, and remember that behind every statistic is a person with a story.

10/01/2026

Have you heard? Our Early Intervention team (RAISE) will be offering free Developmental Screenings on October 8th from 8:30am-4:30pm for children ages birth - 3 years old. Please call 540-817-5039 or email [email protected] to schedule a free screening time for your child!

09/30/2026

When families have access to resources, education, and support, they can help create the foundation for lifelong recovery and wellbeing.

09/30/2026

Su***de Prevention Month ends today, but your story keeps going, and it deserves real conversation every month of the year. Keep checking on your people, and keep talking to the ones who know you best, whether that is your friends, your family, your coaches, or your counselors. Keep your home safe with secure storage, and keep 988 in your phone for the moments that need more.

09/29/2026

Recovery high schools, collegiate recovery programs, and peer mentorship help young people build healthy futures while staying connected to recovery support.