The Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis – Why Is It Happening and What Are We Doing?

Crisis, Mental Health, Youth

You might have heard that we’re in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, but what does that mean, exactly? New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was released in March 2022, and the numbers show that U.S. youth are experiencing high...

Who Are Crisis Care Navigators? – Why Region Five Takes Your Crisis Call One Step Further

Crisis, Mental Health Supports

Your Crisis Doesn’t End When You Get Off the Phone In this video, Staci Young from the Region Five crisis call center explains what our Care Navigation service is all about. When you call in to the Region Five crisis center, our support doesn’t end when you get...

Help Is Available for Mental Health Even if You Cannot Afford Therapy

Community Members, Community Service Boards, Mental Health Supports

Therapy is within your reach even if you feel you cannot afford help for your mental health. In Virginia, local Community Services Boards (CSBs) are responsible for supporting mental health care within each region. Region Five supports coastal and southeastern...

Signs You Might Need Mental Health First Aid – And How to Get Help

Crisis, Mental Health

Compared to even a few years ago, many people now have a greater understanding of mental health and are more accepting of mental illness – but we still have a long way to go. There’s still a major stigma surrounding mental illness, especially serious mental...