NRVCS Prevention will be hosting a series of upcoming community dialogues about substance misuse and addiction. According to the agency’s Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Mike Wade, “Addiction: A Community Conversation,” will be offered in all five jurisdictions served by NRVCS. Wade explains that each event will feature presentations on the science of addiction and available …
By Mike Wade Communications & Outreach Coordinator The holidays should be a bit brighter for dozens of local children and teens this Christmas, thanks to the generosity of staff at NRVCS. Team members at the behavioral health agency just completed their annual “Help for the Holidays” drive, an effort focused on children served through NRVCS’ …
“My name is Kim Curtis and I am a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. I grew up with an alcoholic father and codependent mother. I witnessed a lot of domestic violence, endured both physical and mental abuse, followed by a sexual assault – and this all occurred by age 6. From an …
“My name is Tali Perron, I am 34 years old and I have two children and this is my story. I come from a family of people who struggle with addiction, whether it be drugs, alcohol or food, every member of my family struggles with something. Mental illness is also very prevalent in my family. …
For more than 20 years, the Giles Youth-Adult Partnership (GYAP) has undertaken countless projects and programs to help prevent or reduce substance use among the county’s young people. Those efforts have ranged from hosting speaking engagements by sitting governors to helping launch after-prom parties to conducting talent competitions for local students. As with any organization, …
Valanda “Val” Nelson has been named Director of Human Resources at NRVCS, after having served on an interim basis in the same position since December 2017. Nelson first joined NRVCS as the agency’s Client Advocate in July 2016. Originally from the New River Valley, Nelson had previously worked in various capacities within the behavioral healthcare …
Patricia “Trish” Cox has recently been hired by NRVCS (New River Valley Community Services) as the agency’s Director of Finance. Cox, who comes to NRVCS after 11 years as Director of Finance and Human Resources for the City of Radford, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds an accounting degree from Clemson University. “We …
NRVCS Board dedicates Radford Center children’s area in honor of Rosemary Sullivan By Mike Wade Communications & Outreach Coordinator The brightest and most colorful space at NRVCS’ newest facility will forever be linked to a long-time member of the agency’s staff. Prior to the start of their meeting last night in Radford, the NRVCS Board …
By Mike Wade | NRVCS Despite ongoing efforts to educate the public about the struggles of persons living with a mental health and/or substance use disorder, the reality is that most people simply can’t fully understand what it is like to live with these issues unless they’ve been through it themselves. Rachel Jarvis knows all …
Leslie Sharp, a native of Giles County, first joined the team at NRVCS in March of 2006. She holds a degree in Child Development from Virginia Tech and earned her Master’s in Counseling Education from Radford University. Leslie became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 2014. She has held various positions at NRVCS, including: preschool …