IN THE NEWS

August 2023 | WVTF Radion IQ
Crisis center opens in Abingdon, but staffing shortage remains

March 2023 | SWVA Today
Smyth supervisors: Child abuse prevention is a community responsibility

January 2023 | WCYB
Local crisis centers grateful for Virginia’s plan to transform behavioral health system

January 2023 | WCYB
Highlands Community Services adds problem gambling specialist to staff

January 2023 | Bristol Herald Courier
Local help is available to treat gambling addiction

December 2022 | WVTF Radio IQ
A new facility in Abingdon will help people during a mental health crisis, if it can open its doors

December 2022 | Livability Magazine
Highlands Community Services is Seeking Difference Makers

September 2022 | Press Release
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of New Washington County Drug Court Program Facility

July 2022 | Press Release
HCS hosts Job Fair on July 21, 2022, at Newly Renovated Ivy Street Location

June 2022 | In Remembrance
HCS Honors Bruton Smith’s Legacy as a ‘Champion 4 Children’

February 2022 | WJHL
Marcus Alert Program Rollout Starts in Southwest Virginia

October 2020 | WCYB
Behind the Badge: Multiple Agencies Work Together to Save a Man’s Life in Abingdon

October 2020 | Bristol Herald Courier
Coping with Tragedy Can Be Lengthy Process

October 2020 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services Issues Inaugural Delta Awards

October 2020 | Bristol Herald Courier
CARES Money to Address Emotional Needs of City Students

October 2020 | Bristol Herald Courier
Multiple Agencies Help Man in Crisis on Bridge in Abingdon

September 2020 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services Launches Child Day Camp

September 2020 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services Announces New CFO

July 2020 | Bristol Herald Courier
Local Crisis Center Helps to Bridge Gap Between Health Care, Law Enforcement Agencies

July 2020 | Press Release
Current Operational Status: A Letter from the Executive Director

July 2020 | Washington County News
Crisis Center Marks One-Year Anniversary with New Partner

July 2020 | Press Release
HCS Celebrates New CAC Facility Dog Team

June 2020 | Bristol Herald Courier
Submitted Snapshot: Crisis Center Anniversary

June 2020 | Press Release
HCS Celebrates 1st Anniversary of CITAC and New Partnership

June 2020 | Bristol Herald Courier
Judge Others by Character, Not by Color of Skin or Uniforms they Wear

April 2020 | Bristol Herald Courier
HCS Implements Infection Control Plan

April 2020 | Press Release
HCS Announces Operational Status Related to COVID-19

October 2019 | PBS
More Schools are Teaching Kids How to Cope with Emotions

October 2019 | Bristol Herald Courier
CIT Core Training Graduation

September 2019 | Press Release
HCS to Host Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Core Training

August 2019 | Press Release
HCS Holds “Fabulous Formal” for Community and Individuals with Special Needs

June 2019 | Bristol Herald Courier
Ribbon Cutting Event: CIT Assessment Center

June 2019 | WCYB
New CIT Assessment Center to Benefit Mental Health Patients & Police in SWVA

June 2019 | Press Release
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate HCS’ New CIT Assessment Center

June 2019 | Bristol Herald Courier
Highlands Community Services Has New Executive Director

May 2019 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services Announces New Executive Director

April 2019 | WJHL
Washington County, Va Drug Court Program Receives $400,000 Grant

April 2019 | VIP Seen
HCS Brings Home Two Silvers at the American Advertising Awards

January 2019 | Bristol Herald Courier
Bristol Festival is for Chocolate and Wine Lovers Everywhere

August 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
HCS to Host Dance for Community, People with Special Needs

July 2018 | VIP Seen
Drug-Free Bristol 5K Run/Walk

May 2018 | U.S. News & World Report
Recovering Addicts Find Success as Support Specialists

May 2018 | DukeToday
Holy Friendship Summit – Fight Against Opioids

May 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
Power of Support

May 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
Holy Friendship Summit

May 2018 | WCYB
Volunteers Gather to Build HCS Playground

April 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
International Organization Teaches Benefits of Infant Massage

April 2018 | Roanoke Times
Senator Kaine Learning About Suboxone Use

April 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
Addiction Response Discussion During Senator Kaine Campaign Stop

April 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
CAC: Spin On A Cause

February 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
Court Support: Canine Courthouse Legislation Proceeds

February 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
SWVA Delegation Tackling Mental Health Transports

January 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
Invisible People: Mental Illness in our Region

January 2018 | Bristol Herald Courier
Virtual Care: An Imperfect Blessing

January 2018 | WJHL
Wine & Chocolate Festival

December 2017 | Bristol Herald Courier
‘Collective Effort’ Makes Difference On Opioid Epidemic

October 2017 | The Guardian
Drug Court – Giving Families a Chance to Break the Cycle

September 2017 | Bristol Herald Courier
Woman Credits Recovery to Drug Court Program

July 2017 | Bristol Herald Courier
Senator Kaine Tours Children’s Campus

July 2017 | WJHL Evening News
Senator Kaine Tours Southwest Virginia

April 2017 | Bristol Herald Courier
Pinwheels Spin for Child Abuse Awareness

March 2017 | Bristol Herald Courier
Children’s Campus Open

March 2017 | VIP SEEN
1st Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival

October 2016 | WCYB Evening News
Eagle Scouts Rebuild Playground at Children’s Advocacy Center

June 2016 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In Virginia, federal prosecution and fines didn’t stop pain-pill prescribing

May 2016 | WCYB Evening News
Most Kidnappings in our Area Come from Family Problems

April 2016 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services Breaks Ground on Children’s Campus

March 2016 | WCYB Evening News
Sheriff’s Office Undergoes Training for Mental Health Cases

March 2016 | WCYB Evening News
Child Advocates Come Together for ‘Champions 4 Children’ Conference

February 2016 | WCYB Evening News
Predators Use Popular Apps to Target Children

October 2015 | TriCities.com Editorial Article
Advocacy Center Merger Overcomes Common Dilemmas

October 2015 | TriCities.com Article
Children’s Advocacy Center Merges with Highlands Community Services

October 2015 | TriCities.com Article
Advocacy Center to Join Highlands Community Services

September 2015 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol, Washington, and Smyth County Merge

April 2015 | TriCities.com Article
Mental Health, Drug Addiction Target of Wellmont/MSHA Merger

July 2014 | WCYB Evening News
New Campaign Promotes Responsible Drinking Over Holiday Weekend

April 2014 | WCYB Evening News
Need for Foster Parents Stays Steady

April 2014 | TriCities.com Article
Increase in Regional Autism Cases Reported

January 2014 | TriCities.com Article
Behavioral Specialist Soon to Help Bridge Gap Between Community Mental Health Services, Hospital (JMH and HCS Partnership)

November 2013 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services (HCS) Wins Gold MarCom Award for Rebranding Efforts

August 2013 | TimesNews.net Article
HCS Provides Mental Health Insight at New Barter Theatre Show – TimesNews.net

August 2013 | TriCities.com Article
Turning an Old Place into a Safe Space for Children in Crisis – TriCities.com

August 2013 | Press Release
HCS Applauds as the Social Security Administration Banishes the “R-Word”

July 2013 | TriCities.com Article
Five Bristol, VA Inmates Complete National Fatherhood Initiative – TriCities.com

May 2013 | Press Release
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and HCS is Celebrating

April 2013 | TriCities.com Article
Local Businesses Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness – TriCities.com

April 2013 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services (HCS) Enlists Local Businesses to Light it up Blue for Autism Awareness 2013

March 2013 | Press Release
HCS Joins with Governor McDonnell to Proclaim March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 2013 | Press Release
HCS Wins ADDY Award for Project Jane, Domestic Violence Awareness Design

March 2013 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services Reveals Modern New Look to Reflect Quality Services

February 2013 | TriCities.com Article
Prisoners Use Time to Become Better Dads – TriCities.com

December 2012 | TriCities.com Article
Opinion: How We Care for Children Reveals the Quality of our Leadership – Newtown, Connecticut Sandy Hook Response – TriCities.com

September 2012 | Press Release
HCS Stepping Stones Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center Forms Strategic Partnership with VHCC Nursing Students

September 2012 | TriCities.com Article
Drug Court Graduate: ‘My Kids are Happy I’m Home from Jail and I’m Clean. I’m in a Happy Place’ – TriCities.com

August 2012 | Press Release
In Celebration of National Recovery Month, Highlands Community Services (HCS) Announces First Graduate of the Washington County Drug Court Program

July 2012 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services (HCS) Launches Radio Show to Share Information about Mental Health

June 2012 | TriCities.com Article
Project Dads Helping Fathers be a Role Model for their Children – TriCities.com

May 2012 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services (HCS) Helps Fathers Build Skill with Project Dads

May 2012 | TriCities.com Article
Organizations Rally Against Abuse and Domestic Violence: Anarchy at Home – TriCities.com

April 2012 | TriCities.com Article
Shedding Light on a Puzzling World – TriCities.com

March 25, 2012 | TriCities.com Article
Synthetic Drugs Taking Toll on Lives, Community – TriCities.com

February 2012 | Press Release
Highlands Community Services (HCS) Announces 2nd Annual World of Autism Conference and Raises Awareness of the Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders

December 2011 | Press Release
Highlands Center for Behavioral Health Partners with the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

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