By Mike Wade | NRVCS Residents and frequent visitors to Dublin have likely noticed some changes along Broad Street recently. NRVCS, the area’s public provider of behavioral health services, has been a part of that area’s flurry of development. Earlier this summer, the agency moved into the renovated building located at 210 Broad Street and …
Former NRVCS Executive Director H. Lynn Chenault passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 after a long illness. He was 78. Lynn served as Executive Director of NRVCS for a total of 22 years (1983 – 2005) and was instrumental in spearheading the development of many initiatives and programs that are still being utilized to …
By Mike Wade | NRVCS Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, according to 2017 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sadly, overall rates of suicide have gradually been increasing over the past decade – including here in Virginia. Because no community is truly immune to this …
By Mike Wade | NRVCS Community members attending this Saturday’s candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day will see some familiar faces behind the microphone during the event’s brief program. Featured speakers for the event will include a human services professional involved with treatment for persons battling addiction, as well as an individual who is …
By Mike Wade | NRVCS The challenges of raising a child in today’s world are ever-changing and even the “best” of parents can sometimes struggle. It’s a message officials with NRVCS are emphasizing as they prepare to offer the new “Building Strong Families” program in Pulaski County. The eight-week program – open to families with …
By Mike Wade | NRVCS Statewide data from 2017 indicates that nearly 68,000 grandparents in Virginia are currently serving as the primary caregiver for their grandchildren. A significant number of these family situations have developed in the wake of the opioid crisis, as scores of parents with addiction have either overdosed or been incarcerated for …
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. As part of his visit, Dr. DeNoble will speak at student assemblies in Giles and Pulaski County Public Schools, as well as …
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 the …