New River Valley Recovery Ecosystem
The New River Valley Recovery Ecosystem works to address the impacts of substance use disorder in our region. Focusing on prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction, together we will address the negative impacts of substance use disorders in the New River Valley.
What We Do
The NRV Recovery Ecosystem is a network of organizations that are working together to tackle issues affecting communities and individuals in recovery by offering services and guidance, including:
Expansion of medical and counseling services
Expanded peer recovery services
Harm reduction services and testing supplies
Education and prevention campaigns in schools
Trauma informed care (TIC) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) training
Transportation services for on-demand needs
Assessment of supportive housing for the most vulnerable (unhoused and those in recovery)
Emergency Fund development and access for people in treatment and recovery
Partner Organizations:
Pulaski County Prevention Program
Giles County HUB
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Programs and Campaigns
We’re In This Together
The “We’re In This Together” campaign focuses on helping our community have conversations about substance use disorder.
Rise Above Harm Reduction Services
Rise Above is a mobile service that aims to reduce harm associated with substance use in the New River Valley.
Recovery Specialist Career Studies Certificate Program
New River Community College now offers a Career Studies Certificate program for Recovery Specialists. Use your lived experience to support another person’s recovery journey.
Request a Training
The New River Valley Recovery Ecosystem partners offer training and education for organizations, including Naloxone training, Trauma Basics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Health First Aid, and more. Submit a request for training below.
How to be Involved
The work ahead will be implemented by many organizations and individuals and if you’d like to become more involved, please contact Holly Lesko, Director of Community Health at NRVRC (hlesko@nrvrc.org).