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We all know that engagement with local media outlets is a critical component of our outreach efforts. With this in mind, I wanted to share a ‘real life’ example of how this can directly impact what we do. Yesterday, our team conducted the first of our standing monthly REVIVE! trainings in the New River Valley….
Continue ReadingNRVCS (New River Valley Community Services) has launched a new series of videos in observance of National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (January 22 – 27, 2019). According to Communications & Outreach Coordinator Mike Wade, videos are being published/posted daily. Each one focuses on a specific drug, including: alcohol, nicotine (and vaping), marijuana and opioids….
Continue ReadingNRVCS announces monthly REVIVE! trainings NRVCS (New River Valley Community Services) has announced a new partnership with the New River Health District (Virginia Department of Health) to provide REVIVE! lay rescuer trainings on a monthly basis, beginning in February 2019. Trainings will rotate among the five jurisdictions served by the two agencies. Those localities include…
Continue ReadingThe Pulaski Community Partners Coalition (PCPC) will hold a brief program on Tuesday, October 23 to recognize the annual observance of Red Ribbon Week. The event will take place on the front steps of the Pulaski County Administration Building (143 3rd Street, NW, Pulaski), beginning at 11:30 a.m. PCPC Chair and Pulaski County Assistant Administrator…
Continue ReadingImages from the second annual New River Valley Candlelight Vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day, held Friday, August 31 at Bisset Park in Radford.
Continue ReadingThis 0:15 second spot will air on Fox 21/27 throughout the month of September, which is National Recovery Month. It is designed to promote our opioid/addiction awareness and stigma reduction campaign (The Face of Addiction Is Mine) and to also encourage those battling a substance use disorder to seek help. https://www.facebook.com/thefaceofaddictionismine/
Continue ReadingCoverage of the New River Valley’s second annual candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day, held Friday, August 31 in Radford. This news clip is from WFXR Fox 21/27 (Roanoke’s Fox Network affiliate), first airing during the 10:00 p.m. newscast on 8/31. https://www.virginiafirst.com/news/local-news/dozens-gather-in-radford-to-raise-awareness-about-drug-abuse/1410925263
Continue ReadingVideo interview promoting the New River Valley’s second annual candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day – originally aired Wednesday, August 29, 2018 on WFXR Fox 21/27 (Roanoke’s Fox Network affiliate) during “Living Local in Virginia” morning show. https://www.virginiafirst.com/lifestyle/living-local/join-the-nrvcs-for-a-candlelight-vigil-to-raise-awareness-for-a-very-important-issue/1404278199
Continue ReadingFrom WSLS (Roanoke’s NBC affiliate) – first aired Tuesday, August 14 during the 5:00 p.m. newscast Highlighting NRVCS’ public awareness/social media campaign – The Face of Addiction Is Mine – made possible through the Partnerships For Success grant. https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/roanoke/local-organization-launches-new-social-media-campaign-in-response-to-increase-in-substance-abuse
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