Alleghany Highlands Community Services

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day from AHCS!
Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served our country.
At AHCS, we know that true strength includes the courage to seek support. We are deeply committed to the mental health and well-being of our veterans and their families.

Thank you for your service. We are here for you!

Connect with AHCS at www.ahcs.org, and as always, 988 is available

11/07/2025

This year, AHCS is expanding the Holiday Giving Tree to include Developmental Services individuals and Clubhouse program attendees. You have two opportunities to make a difference!
Make sure you keep track of which program you contact and the gift due date! We appreciate everyone rallying around those in need this holiday season!!

11/06/2025

📣 BIG NEWS for Community Safety! 📣

The Alleghany Highlands Healthy Youth Coalition and Alleghany Highlands Community Services (AHCS) are proud to announce the installation of a new, 24/7 sharps disposal unit at the AHCS Guinan Center Behavioral Health Clinic!

This large-capacity unit provides a safe, secure, and always-available way for all community members to dispose of used needles, syringes, and lancets. This initiative protects our residents, sanitation workers, and the environment.

📍 Location: AHCS Clinic, South Monroe Avenue in Covington

⏰ Available: 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Remember to place your sharps in a secure container first! Need a container? Get one FREE from our Unity Box on site.

10/31/2025

Our team went ALL OUT for Halloween this year! 👻

We had a ghoulishly good time showing off our costumes. From classic characters to clever pop culture references, the creativity was through the roof! We think they are spooktacular!!

Let us know who you think really brought home the creativity this year!!

10/31/2025

Individuals of all ages and abilities attending AHCS programs participated in a pumpkin decorating/carving contest and prepared some very creative displays! Check them out!

10/31/2025

In celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the DS Support Coordination team created two baskets to donate to the Covington and Clifton Forge libraries. In the baskets were books written by authors who have Down Syndrome, some educational books for children about acceptance towards others that have a Down Syndrome diagnosis, and some different themed items such as bracelets, stickers, bookmarks, and pens to help spread awareness as well. In addition to the baskets, books were also donated to several of the free libraries across the community. Keep rocking the blue and yellow to spread awareness!

10/30/2025

AHCS staff from various programs enjoyed participating in Hometown Halloween! Here are some pics!

10/30/2025

It was a great day for the "Pop Rockers" to get out and perform for the Woodlands Health & Rehab Center!
Many of the "Pop Rocker" participants attend AHCS developmental services day programs and have unique opportunities for these experiences with caring, engaging employees guiding them!

10/27/2025

Over the weekend, our neighbors at Rockbridge Revovery held a rockin event with music, vendors, information and speakers to celebrate recovery. 💜
AHCS employee Gordon Reynolds was one of the speakers sharing and shining a light on recovery!

10/25/2025

10/24/2025

🧐 Did You Know?

AHCS offers incredible internship opportunities for students enrolled in applicable Bachelor's and Master's degree programs (preference given to Master's candidates in Clinical Mental Health Counseling!

What makes an AHCS internship a game-changer?

You gain practical experience and develop future-ready skills.

You expand your professional network while fully embracing the AHCS culture.

You learn directly from expert mentors, coaches, and seasoned team members.

You open the door to full-time career prospects at AHCS right after graduation!

10/21/2025

Executive Director Ingrid Barber took her oath today to become part of the Opioid Abatement Authority of Virginia board of directors representative serving a rural region CSB.
The purpose of the Authority is to abate and remediate the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth through financial support from the Fund, in the form of grants, donations, or other assistance, for efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids in the Commonwealth.
Mrs. Barber will serve a four year term. We are honored to have this representation from AHCS!