Rockbridge Area Community Services

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RACS prevents & treats mental illness, developmental disabilities & substance use disorders in Rockbridge, Bath, Lexington & Buena Vista VA.

Just a friendly reminder that all of our non-24 hour programs will be closed today, December 24th through Friday, Decemb...
12/24/2025

Just a friendly reminder that all of our non-24 hour programs will be closed today, December 24th through Friday, December 26th. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Our 24-hr emergency crisis line will still be available: 1-855-222-2046.

If the holidays are difficult for you, remember this truth: you’ve gotten through challenging seasons before. Your stren...
12/23/2025

If the holidays are difficult for you, remember this truth: you’ve gotten through challenging seasons before. Your strength is already proven. You are capable, resilient, and deserving of support this season.
When emotions feel heavy, place one hand on your chest and breathe slowly. This simple self-soothing gesture activates calm and reminds your body that you are safe.
You can also listen to music, journal, text a friend, stretch, or simply go for a walk. Having options ready makes resilience easier to access. Resilience starts with caring for yourself in small, compassionate ways.

Holiday gatherings can be fun but also draining. Build yourself a post-event ritual: a warm bath, soft lighting, a few m...
12/22/2025

Holiday gatherings can be fun but also draining. Build yourself a post-event ritual: a warm bath, soft lighting, a few minutes of quiet, or a comforting show. Give yourself a buffer to decompress and recharge.
Your holiday schedule doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. If large gatherings are overwhelming or multiple events drain you, simplify. During a season filled with hustle, allow yourself the pause. Slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind, it means you’re nurturing yourself so you can show up more fully when it matters.

Giving everyone a heads up that all of our non-24 hour programs will be closed this Wednesday, December 24th through Fri...
12/22/2025

Giving everyone a heads up that all of our non-24 hour programs will be closed this Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th for Christmas as well as Thursday, January 1st. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Our 24-hr emergency crisis line will still be available: 1-855-222-2046.

Just a quick reminder about tomorrow's Caregiver Support Group!  The registration link is still active at www.racsb.org/...
12/19/2025

Just a quick reminder about tomorrow's Caregiver Support Group! The registration link is still active at www.racsb.org/events to join us either in person or through a virtual option. We hope to see you all tomorrow!

Did someone say “mandatory fun“?? Cue the dramatic pause, the nervous laughter, and the internal debate over how early i...
12/18/2025

Did someone say “mandatory fun“?? Cue the dramatic pause, the nervous laughter, and the internal debate over how early is too early to leave… One might think that this would be the case for an all-staff event, however, here at RACS, spending the holidays with our work family is not only painless, it’s actually something we look forward to! Just look at all of those smiles and the laughter! We even know how to make the cleanup part of the event fun!

A big thank you to the staff who made the festivities happen and kept everything running smoothly (and merrily). Your hard work and holiday spirit truly made the event shine. We’d also like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at the Magnolia center for all of their incredible work coordinating the Magnolia Players’ Christmas play this year. It was absolutely wonderful, and we’re already counting down to next year.

Resilience isn’t about staying strong all the time, it’s about bouncing back gently. It’s the ability to take a breath, ...
12/18/2025

Resilience isn’t about staying strong all the time, it’s about bouncing back gently. It’s the ability to take a breath, regroup, and move forward at your own pace. Give yourself credit for every small act, awareness, or boundary-setting this season. It all counts.

Gift idea for the holidays: remember that your presence is more meaningful than any present. Time, attention, kindness, ...
12/17/2025

Gift idea for the holidays: remember that your presence is more meaningful than any present. Time, attention, kindness, and listening are gifts that stay with people far longer than anything wrapped in a box. What you offer from the heart has a lasting impact.

If you couldn't make it to the Magnolia Player's Christmas play today, you have one more chance!  Tomorrow at 1pm will b...
12/16/2025

If you couldn't make it to the Magnolia Player's Christmas play today, you have one more chance! Tomorrow at 1pm will be the final performance and you don't want to miss it! We hope to see you all there.

We are currently seeking a motivated, qualified individual to work in our coverage area of Rockbridge and Bath County, a...
12/15/2025

We are currently seeking a motivated, qualified individual to work in our coverage area of Rockbridge and Bath County, and the Cities of Lexington and Buena Vista as a Child & Adolescent Mental Health Case Manager. To learn more about this position or to apply, visit https://racsb.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

Tomorrow is the first performance!  We hope you are able to join us at 1pm at the Magnolia Center - 75 Village Way, Lexi...
12/15/2025

Tomorrow is the first performance! We hope you are able to join us at 1pm at the Magnolia Center - 75 Village Way, Lexington, VA

Are you caring for an individual with a developmental or intellectual disability?  If so, please join us next Saturday, ...
12/13/2025

Are you caring for an individual with a developmental or intellectual disability? If so, please join us next Saturday, December 20th, for the caregiver support group from 10am-12pm! To register to attend in-person or to join us virtually, please visit www.racsb.org/events and RSVP.

Address

Lexington, VA
24450

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

540-463-3141

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