Despite the fact that they are taking multiple precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, officials with New River Valley Community Services (NRVCS) want the community to know that they are indeed open and ready to help individuals who may be struggling with mental illness or addiction. NRVCS is the New River Valley’s public provider …
Published: March 13, 2020 As the situation surrounding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to evolve, the team at NRVCS is working diligently to take precautionary measures to help ensure the wellbeing of our staff and those we serve. Approximately two weeks ago, we established an internal committee to help develop specific guidance and practices to …
Law enforcement agencies throughout the New River Valley will once again be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 24. All collection sites will be open that day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and conducted twice each year, “Take Back …
By Mike Wade | NRVCS A free screening of the award-winning documentary, Audrie & Daisy, will be conducted on Saturday, September 21 in Radford. Viewing of the film will be immediately followed by a panel discussion that will be facilitated by local experts and professionals. The event, which is open to the community, is part …
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 …