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EXTENDED -- Weather Authority Alert Day issued for July 9th and Thursday, July 10th

HORIZON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH


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Southwest Virginia addressing mental health emergencies with two new facilities

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Two crisis centers, designed to help anyone in a mental health emergency or crisis, are coming to Southwest Virginia in 2025.

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Shootings in public places may prompt need for mental health support

Read full article: Shootings in public places may prompt need for mental health support

From a Waffle House to an apartment complex, shootings have been happening in public places in the region.

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Giving hope to criminal offenders with mental illness

Read full article: Giving hope to criminal offenders with mental illness

A new program in Lynchburg is giving hope to repeat criminal offenders with minor offenses.

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Lynchburg PD, Horizon Behavioral health forge partnership to address mental health crisis

Read full article: Lynchburg PD, Horizon Behavioral health forge partnership to address mental health crisis

The Co-Responder Program allows Lynchburg police and Horizon Behavioral Health to respond to the growing need for mental health support.

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VDH says HIV positive cases are on the rise in the City of Lynchburg

Read full article: VDH says HIV positive cases are on the rise in the City of Lynchburg

Data analysts at the Virginia Department of Health are reporting a rise in HIV-positive cases in the City of Lynchburg.

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Horizon Behavioral Health welcomes new psychiatric provider in Bedford

Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health welcomes new psychiatric provider in Bedford

On Wednesday, the center announced a new Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner would be joining their team, which they say is now serving adults in the town of Bedford and Bedford County.

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New pharmacy set to open at Horizon Wellness Center in Bedford

Read full article: New pharmacy set to open at Horizon Wellness Center in Bedford

Starting next week, patients at the Horizon Wellness Center in Bedford won’t need to make a separate stop to pick up their prescriptions.

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Amherst County man honors late brother through special gift for residents with intellectual & developmental disabilities

Read full article: Amherst County man honors late brother through special gift for residents with intellectual & developmental disabilities

One Amherst County man honored his late brother Monday by giving a special gift to Horizon Behavioral Health caregivers and their patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Horizon Behavioral Health opens women’s recovery center in Bedford

Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health opens women’s recovery center in Bedford

Horizon Behavioral Health announced in a press release the opening of a women’s recovery residence in Bedford.

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Lynchburg conference provides resrouces on International Overdose Awareness Day

Read full article: Lynchburg conference provides resrouces on International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31, and organizations in Lynchburg are working together to provide help.

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Horizon Behavioral Health starts campaign to help students struggling with mental health

Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health starts campaign to help students struggling with mental health

A 2020 study shows an increase in Lynchburg high school students feeling sadness and hopelessness over the past five years.

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Horizon Behavioral Health awards nearly $2M to fight homelessness, substance abuse

Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health awards nearly $2M to fight homelessness, substance abuse

The organization was awarded $1,991,554 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The goal is to assist 245 people over the next five years.

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Lynchburg community leaders share ways you can talk to your kids about the deadly Texas shooting

Read full article: Lynchburg community leaders share ways you can talk to your kids about the deadly Texas shooting

For parents and caregivers, it can be difficult to explain to children what happened in Texas and why the drills that they do in school are essential to their safety.

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Horizon Behavioral Health to start program for pregnant, postpartum women battling substance abuse

Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health to start program for pregnant, postpartum women battling substance abuse

Horizon Behavioral Health in Lynchburg is dedicating more than $670,000 in state funding, to reduce substance abuse for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as mothers with children up to age five.

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Horizon Behavioral Health shines light on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health shines light on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

The organization operates eight facilities across Lynchburg and Madison Heights, providing 24-7 care to nearly 40 adults with developmental disabilities.

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Lynchburg school leaders provide counseling services after recent violence

Read full article: Lynchburg school leaders provide counseling services after recent violence

Horizon has 17 staff members working with 22 schools throughout Lynchburg and its surrounding counties, helping students ages four to 18.

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Holiday season prompting increase in demand for mental health services

Read full article: Holiday season prompting increase in demand for mental health services

For those in need of help, call 434-477-5000 or 434- 522-8191 after hours.

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Lynchburg organizations change stigma of getting addiction help during National Recovery Month

Read full article: Lynchburg organizations change stigma of getting addiction help during National Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month, and organizations in Lynchburg are fighting to change the stigma of getting help.

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Lynchburg sees a drop in substance abuse among high school students

Read full article: Lynchburg sees a drop in substance abuse among high school students

In a recent survey among tenth graders in Lynchburg, 96.8 percent reported they had not used drugs in the last 30 days.

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Lynchburg healthcare workers help people deal with emotional toll of the pandemic

Read full article: Lynchburg healthcare workers help people deal with emotional toll of the pandemic

The organization received about $100,000 in federal stimulus money to help with prevention, and they’ve handed out 400 bags since they started August 26th.

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Lynchburg coalition to host Hope in Motion event, raising awareness for suicide prevention

Read full article: Lynchburg coalition to host Hope in Motion event, raising awareness for suicide prevention

The Suicide Prevention Awareness Coalition is hosting a special fundraiser on Sunday, July 17th at Percival’s Island in Downtown Lynchburg.

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World Aids Day symposium raises awareness for how COVID-19 affects those with HIV

Read full article: World Aids Day symposium raises awareness for how COVID-19 affects those with HIV

On this World Aids Day, a virtual event raised awareness for those who are diagnosed and the importance of being tested. The symposium -- held via Zoom -- was sponsored by Horizon Behavioral Health and the Coalition for HIV Awareness and Prevention (CHAP). It brought together experts to discuss how COVID-19 affects those with HIV. “They don’t have any increased risk [of being infected with COVID-19] compared to somebody who doesn’t have HIV. VDH has seen a decrease in HIV testing during COVID, so they’re making home-testing kits available.

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Horizon Behavioral Health gives free resources, yard signs during Mental Health Matters week

Read full article: Horizon Behavioral Health gives free resources, yard signs during Mental Health Matters week

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. Horizon Behavioral Health is giving out free pick-me-ups, simple reminders and resources to support your mental health and wellness. She told 10 New the impact of the pandemic, racial injustice movement or the upcoming election are all risks to someones mental health. September is both National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month, so it made sense to Horizon to do Mental Health Matters Week in the first week of September. Aside from mental wellness tools and resources, Horizon will also be giving out yard signs and masks to spread encouragement and positivity. You can pick up a mask and sign at any of the Mental Health Matters events at Horizon locations.

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You can now safely dispose of prescription drugs at the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office

Read full article: You can now safely dispose of prescription drugs at the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office

APPOMATTOX, Va. – Anyone looking to drop off old prescription drugs can now do so at the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office. Horizon Behavioral Health and the Sheriff’s Office installed the $2,000 drug box. Horizon’s Behavioral Health and the Appomattox Sheriff’s Office installed a $2,000 drug box in the office. Sheriff Donald Simpson said taking prescription drugs, twice a year, on National Take Drugs Back Day was not enough as there have been plenty of people wanting to drop off expired pills at other times. So, there is a need for safe disposal for these types of drugs,” Simpson said.

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Bedford police take training to better handle mental health calls

Read full article: Bedford police take training to better handle mental health calls

BEDFORD, Va. - Police in Bedford are taking steps to be proactive when dealing with people who have mental health issues.Police Chief Todd Foreman said officers have completed a One Mind Campaign pledge. It's a commitment to improve the way they respond to calls regarding mental health issues. They're in crisis with mental health issues. We want to keep them safe, the citizens of the town safe and have our officers safe and have us all have a successful outcome," Foreman said. Foreman said that, in 2018, Bedford police received 375 calls related to mental health.

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Central Virginia Training Center patients move into Horizon Behavioral Health's new home

Read full article: Central Virginia Training Center patients move into Horizon Behavioral Health's new home

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Central Virginia Training Center patients are moving into their new homes this week. Horizon Behavioral Health cut a ribbon to its ninth intermediate care facility in Lynchburg on Tuesday. This comes after the state announced it'll be closing the Madison Heights location, which houses people with disabilities. "We've also implemented some home technology for the electrical system, the heating system, air conditioning, which has been shown to help those with intellectual disabilities. So lessons learned along the way have all been put into practice here into this ninth home," said Damien Cabezas, the CEO.

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What's News Today: June 27, 2019

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Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Horizon Behavioral Health and CHAP will be at the Walgreens on Wards Road in Lynchburg today, providing free tests. Fifth Street in Lynchburg will be down to one lane today near Main Street. Connecting moms with local resources is the goal of the Southwest Virginia Mom Expo. We will learn more today about the 2019 State Games of America.

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