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RHA Direct Support Professionals Recognized for Outstanding Service
In September and October, 2019, three RHA Direct Support Professionals were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication. Beth Triplett (Lincolnton, NC) and Carla Garrison-Greene (Augusta, GA) were recognized by The Council on Quality and Leadership during DSP Week in September. Lacretia HIll (Memphis, TN) was named Tennessee Community Organizations' (TNCO) 2019...
read more...RHA Becoming a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Organization
Trauma is pervasive and affects everyone, whether or not one has directly experienced trauma. Without effective education and intervention, trauma will transfer, perpetuate and worsen. It is a local community and world health concern. ...
read more...Promoted and New Leaders at RHA Health Services in 2019
At RHA Health Services, we believe in developing and promoting our staff — so much so that we have ~200 promotions per year! Below is a list is notable promotions and new leaders starting new roles in 2019. Promoted and New Corporate Leaders ...
read more...RHA’s Innovative Approach Connects Severely Mentally Ill with Primary Care
By Dr. Michael Murray, RHA Medical Director The RHA Behavioral Health Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) is a service that employs a team of mental health professionals to offer a full range of support services to people with serious behavioral health needs. ACTT promotes rehabilitation and independence by teaching people the coping skills needed to safe...
read more...RHA Partnering with MAHEC to Address Psychiatrist Shortage in WNC
By Dr. Michael Murray, RHA Medical Director RHA Behavioral Health in Asheville has been partnering with the new psychiatry residency program at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), since the program’s inception in 2017. ...
read more...RHA Provides Hurricane Recovery Assistance in Robeson, Scotland and Bladen Counties
On September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina and over the next two days produced record-breaking rainfall across eastern North Carolina. The storm caused major flooding and property destruction across eastern North Carolina. In October of 2018, Eastpointe (Local Management Entity-Managed Care Organization) reached out to RHA’s behavioral h...
read more...A Job Well Done: Springfield, TN Person Supported Honored at Employment Retention Award Ceremony
Brian, a person supported at RHA’s Springfield, Tennessee Unit, was invited to attend the Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmenta...
read more...RHA Gastonia Unit Enjoys Demonstration from K9 Officer
Over the summer, an officer from the Gaston County Police Department and his K9 partner visited the Gastonia Day Activity Center and conducted a demonstration for the ...
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