Horizon Behavioral Health’s new crisis receiving center in Lynchburg is in the architectural stage and targeted to open in a year to 18 months, according to a report the area health services provider recently gave to Amherst County officials.
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– The Lynchburg Police Department announced plans for a Co-Responder Program in partnership with Horizon Behavioral Health to provide effective crisis response and efficient mental health response, and treatment to individuals in crisis. The Co-Responder Program will partner one Crisis Intervention Trained Police Officer with a Horizon Crisis Intervention Specialist. Together, the pair […]
Two area businesses — Earth Wise Consulting-Aerial Communications and Freedom Green LLC — are jointly sponsoring a community event focused on mental health, trauma and addiction.
A community outreach presentation to give Amherst County residents information on substance abuse trends among youth in the country and instructions how to monitor and prevent behaviors and prevent drug overdoses with Narcan was held Feb. 5 in Madison Heights.