Fairview Housing

10/17/2026

The Appalachian Center for Hope is launching "Recovery Lives Here," an initiative aimed at sharing stories of recovery and honoring loved ones.

10/17/2026

So proud of our ladies at Thistle Vines for wanting to give back to the community! 💜 They spent the morning handing out sleeping bags to our unhoused neighbors in downtown Johnson City, offering warmth, kindness, and connection.

Thank you, ladies, for showing up for others and putting compassion into action! 💕

10/15/2026

Today is Global Peer Support Celebration Day! 🎉💙

We’re celebrating more than 100,000 certified peer support specialists across the United States, along with the many peers supporting recovery and connection around the world.

There’s plenty to celebrate as more people gain access to peer support and more individuals have opportunities to build meaningful careers using their lived experience.

That progress also brings responsibility. As peer support becomes part of more programs and systems, we must protect the values and practices that make it effective. Expanding access and maintaining fidelity to the peer role need to move forward together.

Today, we celebrate the growth of peer support and renew our commitment to preserving its foundation! 🏆

Happy Global Peer Support Day!!

https://www.findpeersupport.com

10/09/2026

From receiving services years ago to working as a residential tech and now a counselor at Bristol Lifestyle Recovery Matt’s story is amazing and worth celebrating! 💙

Thank you, Matt, for sharing your recovery journey at this month’s ASAC meeting! Your story shows what’s possible and the powerful impact of turning lived experience into support for others. We’re so proud of you!

We also had the opportunity to hear from Charlie Linthicum, Director of Operations for the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority. We appreciate the chance to learn, connect, and talk about regional efforts recovery with all of our community partners.

Want to help strengthen recovery in our community? Get involved!! ASAC- Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition for Prevention and Treatment! 🙌

10/08/2026

****UPDATE Sadly because of the forecasted high winds and storm for Saturday, October 10, TriPride has made the difficult decision to CANCEL the Parade and Festival and keep folks safe.

ASAC is excited to offer FREE Naloxone and prevention resources again this year at the TriPride Festival this Saturday, October 10 from 11 AM to 7 PM at Cumberland Square Park in Bristol, VA! Our booth will be part of the health services area at the Festival alongside Virginia Department of Health who are providing free testing and other health services!
Free tickets to the Festival are available on the TriPride website at https://tripridetn.org/tripride-2026/

It's Our Community, It's Our Responsibility!!!

Tennessee Department of Health
Mount Rogers Health District
Lenowisco Health District
Cumberland Plateau Health District

10/05/2026

As part of Recovery Lives Here, we’re inviting families and loved ones to help us create Remembering Our Neighbors, a traveling community exhibit honoring Smyth County residents whose lives were lost to substance use disorder.

We want to know about the person you remember. What did they love? What brought them joy? What made them laugh? What is a memory you never want to forget?

You can share a photo and memories through our guided online form, and we’ll help thoughtfully shape what you share into their exhibit story. And if sharing through an online form doesn’t feel right for you, that’s okay. We would be honored to work with you one-on-one to help tell your loved one’s story. Just reach out to us at [email protected], and we’ll find a way that feels comfortable for you. Learn more or share their story: https://ac4hope.org/remembering-our-neighbors/

And if someone came to mind while reading this, please share this with them.

10/05/2026

Fairview’s very own Matt and Jimmy from BLR recently returned from the Speaker Jam in Hillsville and Galax, where they had the opportunity to take residents along to participate! 🎉💪😎

The group of speakers included Fairview Housing staff, BLR residents, BLR alumni, and Mended Women alumni, sharing their experiences and bringing hope and connection to others.

They spoke with the men in Hillsville for the first time, then participated in bringing the Speaker Jam to the co-ed population at Galax Life Center!

Two speaking events in one day! Thank you to J. Malcolm Bell, the facility organizers for welcoming our staff, residents, and alumni, and to everyone who shared their story. What an inspiring day! 💯💚

10/04/2026

🎉 WE ARE OPEN!! It’s been a few months since we cut the ribbon for Marion Lifestyle Recovery at Appalachian Center for Hope Iron was sharpening iron each day as we prepared to make our first invitations to the center. Amazing work is now happening with the first several residents. Each individual is taking all the right steps and connecting with positive, healthy supports that are being embraced by the community.

Thank you for supporting this tremendous effort to this point and for empowering people in need as we move forward together!

For more information, please visit www.fairviewhousing.org, email [email protected], or call 888-234-2240.

10/02/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS! FAIRVIEW’S PEER TEAM IS GROWING! 🎉

We are NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for a new Registered Peer Recovery Specialist position in BRISTOL! 🙌

At Fairview, we believe peer support belongs at the heart of recovery! Our peers help residents find their voices, work toward goals that matter to them, navigate challenges, and build meaningful connections. They bring something powerful to our team: the ability to say, “I’ve been there, and I believe in you.” ✨️

Help us celebrate by sharing this post and spreading the word! 🎉

Recovery happens through community, and our community is growing! ❤️

📍 Bristol 📣 Registered Peer Recovery Specialist ✅ Accepting applications NOW!

We are looking for a Registered and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) for our Bristol location! The Peer Recovery Specialist uses personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery to provide strengths-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent p...