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9-8-8 is Just One Step Towards a Comprehensive Crisis Services System

Posted:  -  By: Emily Moore

This blog is the second post in a two-part series that takes a deeper look into Virginia’s efforts to integrate the 9-8-8 hotline with the behavioral health crisis services continuum….

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Impact of Burnout on Transitional Aged Youth

Posted:  -  By: Voices for VA's Kids

This post was written by former Voices intern Abby Aquije. Between a rigorous academic schedule, part-time job, and extracurriculars, my high-school self often had 12+ hour days. Just thinking about…

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Youth Mental Health Crisis

Posted:  -  By: Voices for VA's Kids

Written by Voices’ intern Abby Aquije Increasing mental health resources and access to behavioral health services is a necessary step to mend our youth mental health crisis. If we are truly…

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2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book Release

Posted:  -  By: Lauren Snellings

The 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book was recently released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, an annually published resource that tracks child well-being nationally as well as state by state…

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Announcement: New Youth Development Program by Voices

Posted:  -  By: Kristin Lennox

We are excited to announce a new youth development program at Voices for Virginia’s Children. This new program is in the early stages of planning, and we’re delighted to be…

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