Marijuana Legalization and Potential Risks
Information compiled by Olivia Spencer, NRVCS Intern
Possession and use of marijuana has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Virginia as of July 1, 2021. To clarify, this applies to individuals age 21 or older. What is now legal:Adults older than 21 will be allowed to have personal possession of no […]
NEW RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES’ (NRVCS) PROPOSED BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR REVIEWThe FY 2022 proposed budget can be viewed by clicking here.A printed copy will also be available for public review during normal office hours July 9 – August 9, 2021. A copy is available at each of NRVCS’ five outpatient clinics. For clinic locations […]
Victim of drunk driver to speak at June 1 virtual event
Kristen Mallory spends most of her time in a wheelchair these days – a constant reminder of the accident that nearly claimed her life almost eight years ago.Kristen, who was 16 at the time, and her mother, Susan, were headed to their home in […]
Kenleigh, age 4, a student at Pearisburg Head Start, poses with one of the magnets that features her artwork. Pictured with her are Head Start staff Cierra Riggs (left) and Sharon Allen. (Photo – R. Cox/NRVCS)refrigerator magnetvehicle magnet
NRVCS teams with Head Start to educate families about impact of secondhand, thirdhand smoke on children
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Have you ever thought about working for one of our residential programs, but weren’t sure? If so, this job fair is for YOU!
NRVCS offers a variety of residential programs that provide 24-hour services (see below) and we are actively seeking applicants to staff those programs.Our virtual job fair on Thursday, March 18 offers potential […]
Local agencies hosting virtual education series to help residents stop smoking
New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS), in cooperation with the UVa Cancer Center, the New River Health District, and the five local community coalitions throughout the New River Valley, will host a free series of virtual presentations designed to help people quit smoking.The series, […]
NRVCS, Good Sam partner to prevent misuse of prescription drugs
NRVCS Community Wellness & Outreach Coordinator Mike Wade (left) presents a supply of medication disposal pouches to Good Sam CEO Aaron Housh and Dr. Jennifer Easterday, Medical Director. (Photo – Cindy Adams/Good Sam)
CHRISTIANSBURG – NRVCS (New River Valley Community Services) and Good Samaritan (or “Good […]
Kathy Kenley to retire from NRVCS after 32 years
Kathy Kenley
Kathy Kenley has announced that she will retire from New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS) at the end of December. Kenley has been employed by the agency since 1988.Currently serving as a supervisor in Community Wellness & Outreach at NRVCS, the majority of Kenley’s professional […]
Local agencies participating in “Take Back Day”
Safely dispose of your unused or expired medicationsLaw enforcement agencies throughout the New River Valley will once again be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 24. All collection sites will be open that day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.To […]
Charlie Herbert, founder and coordinator of the Giles Community Garden, poses for a photo in front of the garden earlier this summer. (Photo – M. Wade/NRVCS)
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth awardsthree-year grant to Giles Community Garden
By Betty Herbert (with Mike Wade)Giles Community Garden is proud to announce the formation of a Healthy Communities Action […]
