June 16, 2016
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Thursday, June 16, 2016 The Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board held the May board meeting on June 16, 2016 (rescheduled from May 19)at 4:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, located at 205 E. Hawthorne Street in Covington, Virginia. PRESENT: Robert McCallister, Anne Dean, Teresa Johnson,…
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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Thursday, March 17, 2016 The Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board held its regular meeting on March 17, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Life Skills/Moody Building, located at 550 Pine Street in Clifton Forge, Virginia. PRESENT: Robert McCallister, Connie Back, Anne Dean, Robert Johnson, Jr.,…
Read More2016 Recovery Run Results
68 people participated in this year’s 3rd Annual Recovery Run 5k and 1 Mile walk that was was held on October 9th, 2016. Below are the results. A big thanks to all of our sponsors: Credible Inc – Behavioral Health Electronic Healthcare Software – http://www.credibleinc.com/ Interdimensional Designs – Website and Logo Design – http://interdimensionaldesigns.com/ Prime Inc.…
Read MoreAHCS Sponsors Autism Training
On May 26th, Dr. Jill Hamlin provided training on Autism at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College. Dr. Hamlin is an experienced occupational therapist and has worked in an array of settings, providing numerous local and state trainings addressing topics such as behavior modification, sensory integration, benefits of proper inclusion, and the importance of parental involvement. …
Read MoreMay – Early Intervention Month
Hazel E. Lawler Children’s Center Infant Toddler Program staff promoted May as Early Intervention month by holding a meet and greet at both area libraries. Flyers went home with k-3rd graders in all area schools and posters were put up around the community to help promote this activity and early intervention. Additionally, an article was…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Walk/Lunch Called Big Success
Turnout for the well-advertised May 16 Mental Health Awareness Walk/Lunch exceeded expectations, with nearly 75 participants taking advantage of mild weather to walk through town and enjoy a catered meal at Fudge Street Cafe. There the walkers from AHCS, lngevity Women’s Network, both co-sponsors ofthe event, were joined by members of the public and representatives…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month!
1 in 5 Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime and every American is affected or impacted through their friends and family. Take action today to help others as we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng…
Read More04/18/2016 “Smoking Stinks” Fair
AHCS held a “Smoking Stinks” fair at Callaghan Elementary School on Monday, April 18, 2016. The purpose of the fair was to educate students on the dangers of smoking. A total of 73 students from the 4th and 5th grade classes all signed the Smoking Stinks pledge. Pictured are 5th graders, along with Mr. Bartley,…
Read MoreMarch 2016 – Above and Beyond Winner – Sheena Jackson
Sheena demonstrates the AHCS mission, vision and core values by modeling the behavior she expects from employees. She promotes community involvement and builds relationships with family members. Sheena organizes many activities and events to include the popular “Family and Friends Dinner” at Merryfield ICF/IID. While doing all of this Sheena exhibits the compassion for residents…
Read More3/31/16 Kid Pan Alley Concert
The Kid Pan Alley Songwriting Workshop was completed the last day of March 2016. This has been a year-long process that began in September 2015. The Arts Council combined Alleghany Foundation funding with a partnership with Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board. Paul Reisler and his assistant worked in classrooms in the Covington City and Alleghany…
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