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Four Rivers Behavioral Health to Work with McCracken County Sheriff on Overdose Interventions

PADUCAH, KY – Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s recovery community center, Turning Point, is partnering with area [...]

Overdose Awareness Event to Kick Off Recovery Month Tuesday, August 31. Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s [...]

Four Rivers Behavioral Health to invest nearly $1 million in downtown Paducah

PADUCAH, KY – Four Rivers Behavioral Health has entered into an agreement to purchase the [...]

Four Rivers Behavioral Health and the Purchase District Health Department partner to secure federal grant

PADUCAH, KY – The Purchase District Health Department has been awarded a $900,000 grant, over [...]

A Short Video to Help You Deal with Stress from Covid

We are living in challenging times. Don’t forget, your mental health is just as important [...]

Back to School with Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s New OurPlace Program

PADUCAH,KY: Back to school means different things to different people – especially now. That is [...]

COVID-19 Resources for Children and Adults

Check back here often for new links to resources and information about mental health and [...]

Support for LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults

Youth and young adults from the LGBTQ+ Community are more than twice as likely to [...]

Children and COVID-19: How to help kids through this uncertain time

Children are especially vulnerable to stress and anxiety in these difficult times. We have been [...]

Our COVID-19 Response and Crisis Information from the Commonwealth of Kentucky

We are constantly working to keep our clients and staff safe and healthy. As part [...]

A Guide to Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty

We want to provide you with as many tools and as much information as we [...]

What we are doing at CenterPoint to keep our residents and staff safe and healthy

  Family and Friends: With the COVID-19 situation continuing, I would like to share with [...]

Our Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak

We are constantly working to keep our clients and staff safe and healthy. As part [...]

Four Rivers Behavioral Health Offers Options to Clients in Wake of COVID-19 Outbreak

Press Release Four Rivers Behavioral Health Offers Options to Clients in Wake of COVID-19 Crisis [...]

Testing fees waived for Kentuckians wanting to get their GED

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – Kentuckians wanting to get their GED will not have to pay [...]

Mental Health, Substance Use, Children and the Holidays

The holidays are a perfect time for parents to address alarming behaviors they may have [...]

Training 11/12/19: An Introduction to Gender Identity and Sexual Diversity

To register for the class below, email Karen Graham at kgraham@4rbh.org before Nov. 6. Space [...]

BUILDING A CULTURE OF RESILIENCE THROUGH TRAUMA INFORMED COMMUNITIES OF FAITH

We invite all Priests, pastors, deacons, youth pastors, and other church staff to this important training. [...]

Turning Point Announces Meeting Schedule

Turning Point, our new Recovery Community Center has released the first schedule for meetings that [...]

Turning Point to Host Recovery Book Club at Etcetera Coffee House

Join other people in Recovery for a casual Book Club discussion at Etcetera Coffee House. [...]

Turning Point Awareness through Artistic Expression

We invite you to submit artwork highlighting Alcoholism, Addiction and Recovery. The artwork must be [...]

Online Resource – Autism Spectrum

From time to time we find interesting articles, stories or links to online resources that [...]

Four Rivers Behavioral Health to open Community Recovery Center

PADUCAH, KY – Four Rivers Behavioral Health is continuing its commitment to recovery from substance [...]

Lunch and Learn with FREE Lunch – September in Murray

Are you or someone you love struggling with addiction? Do you have trouble seeing a [...]

Lunch and Learn with FREE Lunch

Are you or someone you love struggling with addiction?  Do you have trouble seeing a [...]

The Effects of Drunk Driving

Far too many people have already died or gotten hurt because of drunk driving accidents [...]

CenterPoint Annual Golf Scramble Coming

CenterPoint’s Annual Golf Scramble will be held on June 21 at The Silos. Check out [...]

Seize The Awkward

The Seize the Awkward campaign from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,, in partnership with [...]

Tips for Disaster Responders: Preventing and Managing Stress

Responding to disasters and other emergencies is critically important, and while personally rewarding, it also carries [...]

KET To Re-Broadcast Youth Mental Health Series

KET’s re-broadcast of You Are Not Alone, a six-part series on youth mental health, begins [...]

National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week  is May 6 – 12. Thank you to all our dedicated nursing staff [...]

Four River Behavioral Health Names Paducah Police Officers as Raburn Award Winners

PADUCAH, KY– Since 1978, Four Rivers Behavioral Health has presented the Lovey Raburn Award to [...]

CenterPoint Recovery Center for Men Pizza Inn Fundraiser

Join us at Pizza Inn on Monday, April 22, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. [...]

Options for those in a substance abuse crisis and for their families

When there is a substance abuse crisis, individuals and their families are overwhelmed and often [...]

Children’s Mental Health and Trauma

“Children are resilient.” “Kids bounce back.” “They’re young, they won’t really remember.”  In many ways, [...]

Tina’s Teddies Help Children in Therapy

Earlier today we were so thrilled to be part a new initiative called Tina’s Teddies. [...]

Feel Good About Going to Work

We have several Case Manager positions available. Visit our Careers page for more information by [...]

Why Your Child Might Start Drinking Alcohol

UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN It’s always a good time to talk to your [...]

Some Easy Tips for Fighting Holiday Blues

Dr. Kiandra Hebert, PhD, MS, Licensed Psychologist Four Rivers Behavioral Health Meditation: Meditation has been shown [...]

Holiday Blues and Suicide

Dr. Kiandra Hebert, PhD, MS, Licensed Psychologist Four Rivers Behavioral Health The holidays can bring [...]

Carry the Chip

The following comments are from the father of Harrison Whitlock. Harrison was a CenterPoint Resident who [...]

Do’s and Don’ts When Your Child is Being Bullied

Always recommend talking openly with your children around subjects that can affect them as they [...]

K9s For Warriors – Veterans and PTSD

K9s For Warriors – Because Together We Stand By: Scott Smith Soldier, take me from [...]

Top 9 Tips for Cyber Bullying

Up to 17% of young people experience cyberbullying before the age of 25… but what is [...]

KET’s You Are Not Alone – A Six-Part Series on Youth Mental Health

You Are Not Alone is a new six-part series from KET featuring people on the [...]

Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s Creative Enterprises celebrates 35th anniversary with fall festival and picnic for clients and their families

PADUCAH, KY –Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s Creative Enterprises will celebrate the program’s 35th anniversary this Friday [...]

Living With A Mental Health Condition

If you have a mental health condition, you’re not alone. One in 5 American adults experiences some [...]

Hearing Distressing Voices

Today, Four Rivers Behavioral Health clinicians participated in a learning opportunity and training session for [...]

Today is National Addiction Professionals Day

Today is National Addiction Professionals Day. Addiction and Recovery stories are getting more national exposure than [...]

National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 9 – 15

National Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-15. Help us #StopSuicide by sharing your connection to [...]

National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 9 – 15

National Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-15. Help us #StopSuicide by sharing your connection to [...]

National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 9 – 15

National Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-15. Help us #StopSuicide by sharing your connection to [...]

National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 9 – 15

National Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-15. Help us #StopSuicide by sharing your connection to [...]

CenterPoint Recovery Center for Men to Hold Eighth Annual Recovery Picnic

PADUCAH, KY- On Saturday, Sep. 1, CenterPoint Recovery Center for Men will hold its Eighth [...]

Ben Affleck rehab: Star’s relapse offers yet another important reminder about addiction

Affleck’s relapse this summer comes just weeks after Demi Lovato’s reported overdose in July. by David [...]

Their dad killed himself on the farm where he was born

Story by Jessica Ravitz, CNN Video by Anne Lagamayo and Lauren Cook, CNN Big Sandy, Montana (CNN) Her father [...]

Do you know how to respond to youth with mental health concerns?

Do you know what to say to a young person in trouble? Across the country, [...]

Rebuilding Your Credit After Substance Use Treatment

We wanted to share an interesting article about rebuilding your credit after completing a drug [...]

FRBH Drug Court Therapist Retires After 34 Years

The following story first appeared in The Paducah Sun. http://www.paducahsun.com/news/local/drug-court-therapist-retires-after-years-in-counseling/article_60ecc185-e7e6-556a-86bb-ccf6f7be5343.html McCracken Circuit Judge Tim Kaltenbach [...]

Free Suicide Prevention Training

There are three upcoming opportunities to participate in free Suicide Prevention Training Question. Persuade. Refer. [...]

Paducah Police Officer Melissa Dillon stops by CenterPoint Recovery Center for Men

Paducah Police Officer Melissa Dillon stopped by CenterPoint Recovery Center for Men this week to [...]

Cyberbullying and Substance Abuse

According to the Megan Meier Foundation—a foundation created by Tina Meier after her 13-year-old daughter, Megan, [...]

Important Insurance Information

There are changes coming to Medicaid and FRBH wants to be sure you are well-informed. [...]

Do you have a loved one suffering from PTSD?

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Military families are especially susceptible to PTSD. There is always [...]

Raising Awareness About Suicide

On average, one person dies by suicide every 12 hours in Kentucky. Suicide can affect [...]

June is National PTSD Awareness Month

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Take the mystery out of PTSD: learn what it is, [...]

Four Rivers Clinicians Participate in After Show Talk at Murray’s Playhouse in the Park

Murray, KY’s Playhouse in the Park Presents Next To Normal. The show is a fabulous, [...]

Benton, KY, Woman Who Lost Son to Suicide Spreading Awareness

BENTON, KY — With the topic of suicide continuing to make national headlines, a Benton, Kentucky, woman [...]

Suicide Prevention In Wake of Celebrity Deaths and Publicity

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates have increased in almost [...]

Kentucky Health Departments Urge Hepatitis Vaccine

As the number of hepatitis A cases continues to rise in Kentucky — up to [...]

First Ever Drug Court Recovery Walk Raises Money and Awareness

By: Allison Kaletch (akaletch@4rbh.org) We wanted to take a minute and thank everyone who came [...]

Important Insurance Information

There are changes coming to Medicaid and FRBH wants to be sure you are well-informed. [...]

Learn More About Community Gardens

Join in the fun at one of several upcoming Community Garden Days. On May 25 [...]

National Prevention Week

WHAT IS NATIONAL PREVENTION WEEK? National Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-sponsored annual health observance dedicated [...]

Teen Suicide on the Rise in McCracken County

A big thank you to Sally Carter, Clarissa Shepherd, Chris LaFever and Danielle Sams for participating [...]

Four River Behavioral Health Awards Guess Family for Role in Youth Drop In Center

PADUCAH, KY– Since 1978, Four Rivers Behavioral Health has presented the Lovey Raburn Award to [...]

Learn More About Being an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Caring for someone with Alzheimers is tough. Come to the Mccracken County Alzheimer’s Support Group [...]

Mother and daughter work to fight stigma around mental illness

Source: WPSD – Do you know the signs of mental illness? It’s a subject many [...]

A Safe Space for the Future

Recently, a client of ours – a 16 year old local girl – was asked [...]

Four Rivers Behavioral Health Works with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on Suicide Prevention Effort

PADUCAH, KY – Four Rivers Behavioral Health’s Regional Prevention Center has been working with the [...]

Find Housing Help for Your Family

What Is Affordable Housing? Safe, stable housing is important for children’s health and well-being. A [...]

First Steps Program to Help Diagnose Children with Autism

Autism Awareness Day is to help increase understanding and acceptance of people with Autism. Autism [...]

Parent Guidelines for 
Helping Youth after the Incidents at Marshall County High School

The recent events at Marshall County High School have been an extremely frightening experience, and [...]

Psychological Impact of the Recent Shooting

The combination of life-threatening traumatic personal experiences, loss of loved ones, disruption of routines and [...]

Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety from Trauma

For many, choosing to seek help is tough and for others, especially children, parents may [...]

Press Release – Marshall County High School Tragedy

Immediately following a tragedy like the one at Marshall County High School, the attention is [...]

Coping After a School Shooting

A school shooting is a terrible and traumatic event for parents, students, and the community [...]

Ways to Fight the Winter Blues

Everyone goes through it. It gets cold and gloomy outside and it brings you down. [...]

Shatter the Myths

Every January the National Institute for Drug Abuse has a week that they hope will [...]

The Zone, Opening Soon

Everyone goes through thing’s in life that are hard to deal with. Sometimes you just [...]

17 things that your loved ones with mental illness wish you knew this Thanksgiving.

17 things that your loved ones with mental illness wish you knew this Thanksgiving. Here [...]

99 Ways to Cope with Stress

There will be days that just suck. There will be some days that nothing works [...]

How can psychosis be detected early?

Psychosis is a treatable medical condition.  People who get help early in a psychotic episode [...]

I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty

Well, I won’t back down No, I won’t back down You can stand me up [...]

The Zone – Coming Soon to Paducah

TAYLRD (Transition Age Youth Launching Realized Dreams) is a new way to REACH OUT to [...]

Do you need a creative outlet?

Tom Petty, the musician, died last week. He was my friend and therapist since I [...]

The story of how Casey’s Law was born

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The story of how Casey’s Law was born. “My son died of a [...]

Symptoms of Psychosis

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.71″] Are you or someone you know seeing things that others do [...]