Residents of the New River Valley will join others around the world on Saturday, August 31 to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose.Observed every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change that […]
NRVCS will host “Summer Youth Fest” on Friday, July 19 at Bisset Park in Radford. This free event is open to teens from throughout the New River Valley between the ages of 13 – 18 and will be conducted from 12 noon – 6 p.m. (rain or shine).The festival will include a lineup of […]
Dr. Victor DeNoble, who is best known as the first whistle-blower to testify before Congress about his research conducted by the tobacco industry, will visit the New River Valley April 10 – 12.
Dr. Victor DeNoble
As part of his visit, Dr. DeNoble will speak at student
assemblies in Giles and Pulaski County Public Schools, as well […]
The story below was recently submitted by a life-long resident of the New River Valley, who wishes to remain anonymous. “Amelia” says she was compelled to come forward with her story because she thought it might help others who are secretly battling similar issues. She also wanted to do her part to help end […]
Chris Alderman (left) and Glenn Mathews will be the featured presenters at each of the upcoming “Community Conversations” on addiction. (NRVCS file photo)
NRVCS Prevention will be hosting a series of upcoming community dialogues about substance misuse and addiction.According to the agency’s Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Mike Wade, “Addiction: A Community Conversation,” will be offered […]
By Mike Wade
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
NRVCS will offer new cycles of the Active Parenting Program (APP) beginning in April in both Pearisburg and Floyd. The free program is open to interested families in the New River Valley who have children ages 5 – 12. Families do not have to be actively enrolled in services […]
By Mike Wade
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
The holidays should be a bit brighter for dozens of local children and teens this Christmas, thanks to the generosity of staff at NRVCS.
Team members at the behavioral health agency just completed their annual “Help for the Holidays” drive, an effort focused on children served through NRVCS’ school-based programs […]
“My name is Kim Curtis and I am a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder.
I grew up with an alcoholic father and codependent mother. I witnessed a lot of domestic violence, endured both physical and mental abuse, followed by a sexual assault – and this all occurred by age 6.
From an early […]
“My name is Tali Perron, I am 34 years old and I have two children and this is my story.
I come from a family of people who struggle with addiction, whether it be drugs, alcohol or food, every member of my family struggles with something. Mental illness is also very prevalent in my family. […]
For more than 20 years, the Giles Youth-Adult Partnership (GYAP) has undertaken countless projects and programs to help prevent or reduce substance use among the county’s young people. Those efforts have ranged from hosting speaking engagements by sitting governors to helping launch after-prom parties to conducting talent competitions for local students.
As with any organization, […]
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