January 6, 2010

The Combat Support Group (CSG) is open to all combat veterans, reservists, members of the guard, as well as civilian contractors who have served in combat zones. Veterans of any conflict are encouraged to attend. Meetings are at 6:00 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Baptist Church in Room PA-113 (1019 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg; please use the Princess Anne Street entrance):

• January 5, 2010
• January 12, 2010
• January 19, 2010
• January 26, 2010
• February 2, 2010
• February 9, 2010
• February 16, 2010
• February 23, 2010
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For more information on the Combat Support Group, please call Claude Boushey, Peer Specialist, at 540-842-2481, or Joyce Fye, Peer Specialist, at 540-273-4733.

The Family Support Group will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel located at 1103 Potomac Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. This group is open to any family members, dependents, and caregivers of those who have served in combat. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Meetings will be held:

• January 11, 2010
• January 18, 2010
• January 25, 2010
• February 1, 2010
• February 8, 2010
• February 15, 2010
• February 22, 2010
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For more information on the Family Support Group, please contact Joyce Fye, Peer Specialist, at 540-273-4733.

For more information about the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, please contact Camilla Schwoebel, Regional Coordinator, at 540-373-3223, ext. 3085.  To learn more about the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program in our area, please visit www.nwvawoundedwarrior.org.

Earlier this year, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) received notice of a grant award from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services in the amount of $300,000 to provide services to veterans and their families. The services are intended to address post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, both in terms of the direct psychological effects on the veteran and also the impact this has on family members. The grant award is part of $1.7 million in grants funded by the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to coalitions of community programs. The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program was created by the 2008 General Assembly to ensure that services to veterans and their families are readily available in all areas of the state.

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 six outpatient clinics which provide individual, group and family therapy; specialized counseling and case management services; psychological assessment; 24-hour crisis intervention; and medication management services. RACSB operates eight group homes for adults with intellectual disability providing 24-hour intensive and structured support. RACSB also offers mental health day support, residential services, and crisis stabilization. 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 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. To learn more, visit www.racsb.state.va.us.

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