GalleryNRVCS Staff Profile: Tom Meadows
Tom Meadows first joined the team at NRVCS in 1995. Although he has held a few different positions with the agency during that time, Tom has primarily worked with individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability, specifically children.
A native of Tazewell, Tom holds a BS in both political science and psychology. He and his wife […]
GalleryMeet the new Raft Hotline Facilitator
Sheree Shirley was recently named the new Raft Hotline Facilitator. Originally from Winchester, Virginia, Sheree moved to Blacksburg in 2011 to attend Virginia Tech where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
During her senior year, Sheree began volunteering with Raft and fell in love with the hotline. She continued volunteering after graduation as she […]
GalleryNRVCS hosts discussion on gender equality
By Mike Wade
NRVCS Community Relations Specialist
The issues connected to gender equality in the workplace are nothing new, yet they are rarely addressed, and often altogether ignored by many employers.
With this in mind, members of the NRVCS Cultural Competence Committee recently organized and hosted a discussion focused on those issues, featuring a panel of […]
GalleryCommunity forum to address issues facing Montgomery County youth
Youth risk behaviors will be the focus of a community forum hosted by the Montgomery County Prevention Partners (MCPP) on Tuesday, March 20 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center.
Sophie Wenzel, Associate Director of the Virginia Tech Center for Public Health Practice and Research, will present results from the 2015 and 2017 […]
CARES team helps families work toward long-term goals
By Mike Wade
NRVCS Community Relations Specialist
Although services provided through NRVCS are primarily focused on behavioral health issues – including mental health and substance use disorders, as well as developmental disabilities – there are often other needs that must be addressed in order to help individuals remain in the community and to ensure they have […]
GalleryNRVCS Staff Profile: Kristine Stuart
By Mike Wade
NRVCS Community Relations Specialist
Six years ago, it seemed highly unlikely that Kristine Stuart’s story would have a happy ending. At just 21, she found herself in jail – a high school dropout facing felony charges stemming from her addiction to opiates. Clearly, the odds were not in her favor.
Fast forward to 2017 […]
GalleryNew location for NRVCS Floyd Clinic
The NRVCS (New River Valley Community Services) Floyd Clinic will have a new home beginning Monday, November 20.
According to NRVCS Community Relations Specialist Mike Wade, the facility’s new location is at 260 Webbs Mill Road in Floyd (formerly Dr. Marshall’s office). The clinic, which provides a variety of services for children and adults with […]
GalleryRU women’s basketball team to host “NRVCS Night” at home opener
Join us for “NRVCS Night ” at the Dedmon Center!
We’re very excited to be partnering with the Radford University women’s basketball program to raise awareness of our Special Deliveries program, which provides case management and additional support services to expectant mothers or new moms who are struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
As […]
GalleryNRVCS Staff Profile: Hope Roberts
By Mike Wade
NRVCS Community Relations Specialist
She may no longer be accepting tips, but Hope Roberts still works as if she does.
Three years into her job as a member of the NRVCS support team, Roberts says her approach to customer service is the same as it was when she was waiting tables – something she […]
