Mental Health Services Available

Rockbridge Area Community Services is committed to providing comprehensive mental health support for individuals of all ages. Our goal is to help people in our community navigate mental health challenges with access to compassionate, effective, and personalized care. We offer various mental health services, including adult case management, child and adolescent case management, therapeutic day treatment, intensive care coordination, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Each service empowers individuals and families to achieve stability, resilience, and well-being.

Community-Based Services

Adult Case Management

At Rockbridge Area Community Services, case managers enhance the quality of life for those recovering from severe mental illness through treatment coordination, support, and advocacy.


We provide essential support to individuals with mental health needs, ensuring they have access to the resources and care required to maintain a stable and fulfilling life. Our case managers work closely with adults to develop personalized plans addressing their goals and challenges. Through ongoing coordination, we help connect clients with housing, medical care, employment resources, and community services, enabling them to live as independently as possible.


 

We provide the following:

  • Assessment of needs
  • Assistance to develop and work on goals
  • Coordination of services, including referral and linkage to other services
  • Monitoring service delivery and progress



Case managers often make outreach visits, assist with benefits applications, and advocate for the client within the agency and the community.

Child & Adolescent Case Management 

Early intervention and continuous support are critical for children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. Our child and adolescent case management services are tailored to meet the unique needs of young people, helping them and their families navigate complex care systems. Our case managers collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and other community services to create an integrated support network that fosters growth, development, and emotional stability.

Designed to help the child and family evaluate different areas of a child’s life to identify what treatment needs should be addressed and what resources are available within the child, family, and the community to meet those needs. 



The case manager is responsible for:

  • Maintaining contact with the child and family
  • Monitoring the child's progress
  • • Evaluating the effectiveness of services being provided
  • Determining what additional services would be beneficial


School-Based Therapeutic Services

Our school-based clinicians provide intensive behavioral and social support in the school environment and in the community. They work in conjunction with teachers and school staff to provide integrated care to children and their families. Integrated care helps to improve a child's behavioral, emotional, and social functioning.


Families work with our clinicians to improve the following:

  • Family Communications
  • Anger Management
  • Stress Management
  • Coping Skills
  • Parenting Strategies
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Skills


Intensive Care Coordination

ICC uses an evidence-based "High Fidelity Wraparound" model, in which an individualized team approach moves the child and family to self-efficacy and minimal professional involvement. A vital principle of this model is Family Voice and Choice, in which clients are respected as experts on their own families. The family identifies their needs, selects which professionals and other support people they want on their team, and has a leading role in all treatment decisions.


A single, integrated Plan of Care is developed at monthly team meetings held for each family. The ICC facilitation process continues until the team's goals are accomplished. 

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Eagles's Nest

Eagle's Nest opened its doors in May 1983 and believes that recovery is not limited to certain individuals or choices. It supports many facets of evidence-based practices and sciences specific to recovery. 


 

Psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) is a supportive program that empowers individuals to build life skills, increase self-confidence, and improve social interactions. Our PSR services focus on helping clients overcome the effects of mental health challenges that interfere with their daily functioning. Through structured activities, group support, and individualized coaching, clients work toward greater independence and develop essential skills that enhance their quality of life.


Eagle's Nest strives to help individuals living with severe mental illness by:

  • Supporting individuals during their recovery process to live and work in their community
  • Promoting whole person recovery, centered around SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness
  • Incorporating community living in all of its aspects in the communities of their choice
  • Empowering individuals to take control of their recovery to live life to the highest quality


Click here to learn more about the Recovery Mural!

Peer Recovery Services

Peer support specialists bring their own personal knowledge of what it is like to live and thrive with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. They support people’s progress toward recovery and self-determined lives by sharing vital experiential information and real examples of the power of recovery.

  • Types of Peer support offered:
  • Substance Use Peer Support
  • Mental Health Peer Support
  • Family Peer Support
  • Veteran Peer Support


Outpatient Services

Mental health services to individuals, groups, and families aged three and up. We treat mental illness, substance abuse issues, trauma, relationship problems, chronic issues as well as short-term crisis.

Emergency Crisis Services

Child Therapy/Crisis Therapy

For minors facing emotional and behavioral issues we offer specific services to assist children and adolescents to develop needed coping strategies. Therapy is aimed at assisting children to identify and explore feelings, understand experiences and develop appropriate ways to express emotion. 


In cases where a young person is in crisis, we provide immediate crisis therapy services to address urgent needs and prevent further distress. Crisis therapy is designed to provide rapid support, helping children and their families stabilize and begin the process of healing. We work closely with parents, caregivers, and schools to create a coordinated response that helps young clients feel secure and supported during difficult times.


RACS has individuals specifically trained to work with children. We have a Child Crisis Therapist who works with children, adolescents, and families. Crisis Therapy includes up to 30 days of intensive work to stabilize the at-risk child. Once the child is no longer in crisis, services can be continued in outpatient or referred if needed.


Outpatient Therapy

RACS offers outpatient therapy to address ongoing mental health needs. A variety of evidence-based therapies are available. These therapies are often covered by Medicaid or other Private insurance. We also offer a sliding scale to those without insurance. 

Our outpatient therapy services provide a flexible and accessible approach to mental health care for adults and adolescents. Outpatient therapy allows clients to receive consistent support while continuing their daily routines at home, work, or school. Our licensed therapists offer individual, group, and family counseling to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges.


Each therapy plan is tailored to the client’s unique needs, helping them build coping skills, manage symptoms, and foster personal growth. Therapy is an effective way to learn coping strategies, deal with past traumas, learn practical communication skills, decrease anxiety and depression, and address a variety of other issues.

Resilience Based Coping Strategy Wellness Mental Health Group

Tuesday Evenings

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Adolescent Group

Adolescent Mental Health Group:  Times TBD

Crisis Counseling

Mental health crises can happen at any time, and our crisis counseling services are available to provide immediate support. Our team of crisis counselors is specially trained to assist individuals in managing acute stress, emotional distress, and overwhelming situations. Crisis counseling focuses on short-term solutions to help clients regain stability and develop ongoing support plans. Our goal is to help individuals feel safe and connected, offering resources and guidance to ensure they are not alone during their time of need.


Crisis counseling is offered without appointment by walk-in during office hours and through our crisis hotline 24 hours a day. You will speak to a certified mental health counselor who will provide professional counseling and assess what services would be beneficial moving forward.

Psychiatric Services

We provide psychiatric evaluation and specialized medication for the treatment of mental illness and substance abuse. We serve adults and children. We work to provide psychiatric and nursing services in a timely and effective manner to help consumers achieve their maximum level of wellness, enhance their quality of life, and help them take full responsibility for the management of their mental illness and/or substance dependency.


At Rockbridge Area Community Services, we understand the importance of a comprehensive approach to mental health, which is why we offer psychiatric services as part of our outpatient program. Our psychiatric services include mental health assessments, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric support. Our licensed psychiatrists work closely with clients to evaluate their mental health needs and determine if medication can be a helpful component of their treatment. Regular follow-ups ensure that clients receive continuous support, adjusting their treatment as needed for optimal results.

Contact us today at  540-463-3141 to learn more about our mental health services.

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