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Virginia Tech Recovery Community exists to help students in recovery find community, support, success, and hope.
Sterling Bryant knew there was a place for him when he learned about the Recovery Community’s coffee bike at #VirginiaTech. 🧡 Now, he’s working with @HokieWellness and the Recovery Community to extend a similar welcome to students across the region. 🙌 vtx.vt.edu/articles/2022/…
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Helping expand recovery to community colleges
The Virginia Tech Recovery Community is leading the Southwest Virginia Recovery Organization for Community College Students. The federally funded effort is building a new network of recovery commun...
Would you or someone you know like to work with us? Feel free to share this link with someone you feel would make a great leader for our Recovery Community so that we may grow our community together. careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/j…
$530 million from opioid settlements is on its way to Virginia localities for funding prevention and recovery. Our delegate @JasonBallardVA serves on the Va Opioid Abatement Authority, which will oversee distribution of about half of the available funds. roanoke.com/opinion/column…
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Spencer: Our opioid crisis and a path forward for the Roanoke Valley and beyond
Federal health officials recently reported more than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021. This fact illustrates another tragic record and a stark reminder that the staggering increases in
Woot!!! Great news, everyone! You helped make it happen. The Virginia General Assembly’s budget proposal includes funding for a feasibility study to transform Catawba Hospital to include recovery services. The @roanoke_rambler reports (🧵) roanokerambler.com/ramblings-part…
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Ramblings: Party Nominees Picked for Roanoke Council Special Race; Catawba Hospital Study Funded;...
What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Thank you, @Sam_Rasoul and @VT_Recovery for helping us be better advocates for recovery from substance use disorder. We are proud to work alongside you and grateful to artist Steven White for capturing our ongoing scheming for Catawba Hospital!
Recap. Hokie Bird. Coffee Bike. Recovery. Winning.
Have you shared our flier yet?
We are about two weeks away from the return of the @VaTechPolice Hot Dog Sale to benefit @SolympicsVAsw ! It will be on Tuesday, May 17th from 11am-1pm in front of the Public Safety Building. You may contact Corporal John Tarter at [email protected] for more information.
On Thursday, Hokies for SUD Recovery met with Del Sam Rasoul and other recovery advocates to discuss the future of the HB 105's vision for a transformed Catawba Hospital campus. Thanks to Steven White capturing the moment!
Today, @DrGupta46 met with recovery advocates to discuss ways to ensure people in recovery from substance use disorder, including formerly incarcerated individuals, have access to good-paying jobs and recovery support services. #RXSummit2022
For info on how to keep supporting HB105s goals and recovery in Virginia⬇️⬇️⬇️
Access to life-saving medically assisted treatment (MAT) is still limited across SWVA and nationwide. With hard to navigate regulations and inconsistency among pharmacies, there’s a need for a comprehensive care facility for SUD recovery more than ever virginiamercury.com/2022/04/11/sou…
BREAKING: we now have 400 people signed up to blockade the Grant Town Power Plant - which exclusively burns Joe Manchin’s coal. But we need to recruit 100s more for the blockade to hold. Can you RT and follow along to make that happen?
Call ur State Senator ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Senator Deeds sees the value of a comprehensive state mental health system and saving lives from the opioid crisis. With the state budget to be finalized on Monday 4/4, your Senators need to hear your support for incorporating HB105 into SB30 item 317. roanoke.com/opinion/editor…
To continue supporting the addition of a recovery center at Catawba Hospital and recovery efforts in SWVA, please express your support for specifying the study of Catawba Hospital transformation in SB30 item 317 by reaching out to the finance and appropriations committee by 4/4!
Join us for our next Water Cooler Chat as we partner with @CollegeRecovery. This topic will center on the intersections between collegiate recovery and prevention. The conversation will be led by ARHE Interim Director Kristina Canfield. go.osu.edu/hecwatercooler
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I was talking to a patient recently about her different experiences using heroin vs fentanyl. She’s been using opioids a long time. Too long, by her count. She explained the difference to me like this (shared with permission): 1/x
Sometimes, when I'm writing an article, I'll write it as badly as possible first (including swear words and run-on sentences) and then edit the heck out of it to make it good again, just to get myself to start writing. 🤷🏻♂️
All three tweets… NO MORE ABUSE!
Positive news… “abuse” will likely now be removed from names of NIDA, NIAAA, SAMHSA, CSAT, CSAP. Officially changed in President’s proposed FY23 Budget -still need to be passed by Congress. 1/3
So proud of @VTRecSports @CCCatVT @SchiffertHealth @HokieWellness and @StudentsAtVT Thank you @Active_Minds for recognizing the work of so many at @virginia_tech vtx.vt.edu/articles/2022/…
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Virginia Tech named one of the healthiest campuses among U.S. colleges and universities
The Active Minds Healthy Campus Award recognizes colleges and universities that are leading the way in prioritizing student health.
We just wrote a @VirginiaRAP letter: URGENT ACTION ALERT: SUPPORT funding for the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/urgent…
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