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.
Amherst County Public Schools is participating in a program called ENGAGE Virginia, a free service aimed at helping address chronic absenteeism in the school division.
All nine of Amherst County’s public schools recently met state accreditation but school officials are noting much work lies ahead as academic benchmarks become more rigorous in bridging the achievement
A tummy ache. A broken arm. A global pandemic.
While COVID-19 was not among the illnesses she ever expected to respond to last year, Payne didnât hesitate in serving on the front lines. She said the highlight of the recent 2020-21 school year was helping deliver vaccines at Amherst County High School clinics held jointly by the division and the countyâs public safety department.
âNot only were we caring for the students, the teachers and the families but also the whole Amherst County community,â Payne said. âPeople cried when we gave them the vaccines. They were just so thankful and appreciative being able to receive it.â
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