Horizon Behavioral Health

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans
Today, and every day, we honor the men and women who have served our nation with courage and sacrifice. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms reminds us of the importance of service, resilience, and community.

At Horizon, we are proud to support veterans as they navigate the transition from service to civilian life—helping them find hope, healing, and connection through behavioral health care.

To all who have served, and to the families who stand beside them—thank you. Your strength inspires us.

11/01/2025

To all our veterans, remember that you are never alone. If you find yourself grappling with thoughts of su***de, PTSD, depression, or any mental health challenges, assistance is just a phone call away.

📞 Simply dial 988 and press 1 to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line.

✅ It’s free.
✅ It’s confidential.
✅ It offers 24/7 support from individuals who truly understand military life and culture.

Your service is invaluable, and so is your mental well-being. Reach out if you need support.

10/28/2025

Amherst Caring Coalition Expands Community Wellness Efforts with Sheriff’s Wellness Room

AMHERST, VA - Following October’s World Mental Health Day, Horizon Behavioral Health and the Amherst Caring Coalition are celebrating their ongoing partnership with local agencies to create wellness spaces and promote trauma-informed practices across Amherst County — including the recent opening of a new wellness room at the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Funded through a $10,000 Trauma-Informed Care Grant from the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Office of Trauma and Resiliency, the Amherst Caring Coalition has used these funds to create calming wellness spaces throughout the community. These rooms provide safe, supportive environments where employees and residents can relax, regulate, and recharge in the face of daily stressors.

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10/27/2025

We are excited to share that Horizon's Prevention Team, and our law enforcement and community partners across the region, collected an impressive total of 525 lbs. of drugs and other medications during Drug Take Back Day last Saturday - helping to prevent accidental and intentional overdoses in our community.

Let's continue to make these meaningful impacts in our community, together. Our next Drug Take Back Day will take place in Spring 2026. ❤️

10/21/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Horizon Behavioral Health Awarded $1.1 Million SAMHSA Grant to Expand Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Services in Appomattox County

Appomattox, VA – Horizon Behavioral Health has been awarded a $1,125,000 Targeted Capacity Expansion (TCE) Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery supports in Appomattox County, Virginia. This highly competitive three-year award was one of only 19 grants nationwide selected from an unprecedented number of applicants.

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10/18/2025

REMINDER: One Week Until National Drug Take Back Day

Turn in your unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal on Saturday, October 25th, from 10am - 2pm!

Horizon and local law enforcement will be present at eight locations throughout Central Virginia for residents to dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused medications and provide free resources to safeguard our community. Rapid REVIVE Trainings will also be offered at each location for individuals interested in receiving free Narcan and becoming trained in opioid overdose emergency response.

V**e pens and other e-cigarette devices with batteries removed will also be collected.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

ALTAVISTA
Altavista Police Department
510 7th St.

AMHERST
Amelon Hometown Pharmacy
196 Amelon Sq.

APPOMATTOX
The Farmers Bank of Appomattox
169 Old Courthouse Rd.

BEDFORD
Walmart
1122 East Lynchburg Salem Tpke.

LYNCHBURG
Walmart 3226 Old Forest Rd.
Kroger
4119 Boonsboro Rd.
Kroger
2012 Wards Rd.
Kroger
7805 Timberlake Road

Help keep our community safe by dropping off your unused or expired prescription medication!

10/18/2025

NEXT WEEK: Apply for openings with Horizon Behavioral Health at a Hiring Event inside the Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center (3125 Odd Fellows Rd, Lynchburg). Horizon is looking for qualified Behavioral Health Technicians, CNA's, Nurses, and more. Learn more about these positions by visiting the Virginia Workforce Connection at vawc.virginia.gov and searching for the job numbers listed with this post.

10/16/2025

Our Recruitment Team recently held a tent on the concourse at the Liberty Football game. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! If you are looking to start or continue your career in behavioral health, come find us again at the Nov. 1st home game against Delaware.

Football not really your thing? We will also be hosting a career fair for the new Horizon Crisis Care Center on Oct. 23rd from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Virginia Employment Commission location in Lynchburg.

Come talk one-on-one with mental health and nursing professionals about a day in the life of crisis services and inquire about our 70+ NEW OPENINGS.

All positions can be seen on our online career center - APPLY TODAY: https://buff.ly/fPxCRu0

10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day!

Explore mental health myths with experts and gain wellness tips with the newest episode of the Horizon Line podcast. In this episode of the Horizon Line, we welcome special guests, Janicanne Shane and Sanjana Bhakta from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, alongside Januwaa Davis from Horizon Behavioral Health to discuss common myths surrounding mental health and the importance of Mental Health First Aid.

Listen Now: https://buff.ly/nlLhlrS

10/07/2025

NEW PODCAST 🎙️

It's time to bust some myths! In this episode of the Horizon Line, we welcome special guests, Janicanne Shane and Sanjana Bhakta from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, alongside Januwaa Davis from Horizon Behavioral Health to discuss common myths surrounding mental health and the importance of Mental Health First Aid.

Listen Now: https://buff.ly/MuF1Rbg


National Council for Mental Wellbeing

09/30/2025

Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) is a substance use treatment model designed to be integrated with psychosocial and/or behavioral health services.

In this program, individuals receive opioid assistive treatment with suboxone on a weekly basis for the first three months of the program. The interdisciplinary OBAT team consists of a prescriber, case manager, medical assistant and an outpatient therapist who, together, help their clients fully-reintegrate into their community.

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