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Strength in vulnerability: LGBTQ+ mental wellness journey

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June is Pride Month, and 10 News is taking a deep dive into LGBTQ+ mental health struggles. Click here to view the full story.

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Congratulations to this year’s Mental Health Champion, Polly Boone!

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Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) Mental Health Champion Awards have been created to recognize individuals or teams who have gone above and beyond to improve the mental health of t...

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In Virginia, nearly 60% of deaths by suicide occur using a firearm. Hear more from Mandy Lee, Director of the Crisis Intervention Team and Marcus Alerts at Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare – BRB...

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Resilience Week teaches young people to overcome challenges

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Life is full of upsets and while we can acknowledge those challenges, it is also important to find ways to push forward. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is teaming up with...

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RAYSAC highlights risk of fentanyl, ongoing prevention efforts

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition is focused on spreading awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and other opioid and prescription drug abuse. RAYSAC Direct...

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CVS works to reduce Roanoke substance abuse

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – CVS Pharmacy is making an effort to reduce substance abuse in Roanoke. The company has installed new medication disposal kiosks in response to a call to action from the ...

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“The Color Monster”

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Ashley Spanfelner, Co-Response Therapist with Marcus Alert worked with the Roanoke Police Department to strengthen relationships with and build resiliency in the youngest members of our community. Wit...

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Recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here @ Home welcomed Heather Gunn, a Licensed Professional Counselor with Blue Ridge Behavioral Health, to talk...

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Episode 2: The Elephant in the Room- Fentanyl | AOP

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Adam Neal, Prevention and Wellness Specialist and RAYSAC Director, sat down with Tim McKay and An Ounce of Prevention Podcast to discuss RAYSAC’s efforts to prevention of fentanyl and prescripti...

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Problem Gambling Awareness Month reminds people there is hope

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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates about 2.5 million Americans meet the criteria for a severe gambling problem within a given year. March is Problem Gamb...