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 – …
By Mike Wade NRVCS Community Relations Specialist It is often said that it takes a truly special person to care for others. While many of us find ourselves in this role at some point in our lives – whether it’s parenting a young child or supporting a sick or aging friend or family member – …
By Mike Wade NRVCS Community Relations Specialist When considering the keys to quality behavioral health services, it is highly unlikely that a safe, reliable vehicle would come to mind for most. Yet, in places like southwest Virginia, access to transportation can be a huge barrier for those in need of care. That’s especially true for …
A career of serving others coming to a close By Mike Wade NRVCS Community Relations Specialist The end of September will mark the conclusion of a human services career that has spanned more than four decades. While only the past 17 years have been spent at NRVCS as supervisor of the Early Intervention program, Joan …
Staff with both the Raft Crisis Hotline and NRVCS Prevention Services are going to be involved with a number of events/activities throughout the month of September in observance of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. (September 10 – 16 is being observed as National Suicide Prevention Week.) The #askingsaves Pledge Campaign (www.askingsaves.org) is back for a second …
By Mike Wade NRVCS Community Relations Specialist Things haven’t exactly worked out the way Cora Taylor originally planned – and she’s just fine with that. In fact, the Giles County native says she’s now found her purpose. Both a wife and sister of law enforcement officers, it seemed only natural that Taylor initially planned a …
NRVCS will sponsor a community candlelight vigil on Saturday, August 31 in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event will take place at the Bisset Park gazebo in Radford beginning at 7 p.m. This is the third consecutive year that this event has been conducted. A brief program, featuring speakers who have been directly affected …
We are actively seeking compassionate, caring people who want to make a true difference in the lives of others. Our Direct Service Provider positions offer paid training, flexible shifts, full- and part-time positions, and starting pay between $10 – $12 per hour. This is an ideal opportunity for students at Virginia Tech, Radford University or …
By Mike Wade NRVCS Community Relations Specialist The negative consequences of addiction are both well-documented and seemingly endless. Incarceration, financial ruin, damaged relationships, and even death, are all among the potential outcomes for a person abusing drugs. Robin Novotny, a native of Pulaski, has experienced her fair share of struggles as a result of substance …
NRVCS will host a workshop on trauma-informed care for community providers and professionals on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at NRVCS’ main office in Blacksburg (700 University City Boulevard). According to officials with the agency, the workshop will provide an introduction to trauma-informed care practices, as well as skills to …