The Russell County Prevention Coalition

05/14/2026

The small moments matter more than we think. A quick text. A short call. Sitting and listening without distraction. These everyday actions can help someone feel safe, seen, and supported. They may seem simple, but they can make a lasting difference across every generation.

What is one small way you show up for someone in your life?

05/13/2026

Russell County Prevention Coalition Launches New MailChimp Newsletter & CMCSB Mental Health Awareness Month Event Series -

To help organize and expand our Coalition mailing list, we are now using MailChimp! Going forward, Coalition emails will come through MailChimp as [email protected], so please add that address to your contacts to avoid emails getting sent to spam or junk folders. Everyone currently on our mailing...

05/07/2026

Cumberland Mountain Community Services Announces “SWVA Community Connections” event series for May Mental Health Awareness Month: Exploring Local Opportunities for Promoting Mental Wellness
Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed across the US to promote wellness, educate communities, reduce stigma, and bring attention to the millions of people affected by mental illness. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Cumberland Mountain Community Services and its community partners in Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell Counties are excited to announce “SWVA Community Connections,” a series of events throughout the month of May to identify and explore local opportunities for promoting mental wellness through:
Social Connection
Outdoor Natural Recreation
Nutrition & Healthy Living
All events are completely free and open to everyone. At each event, a prevention staff member will be available to connect participants to mental health resources and offer information on services provided by Cumberland Mountain Community Services. Training opportunities will also be available throughout May in Adverse Childhood Experiences, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and Rapid REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education program.
Social Connection Events:
Chill & Chat Popsicle Socials: Free Ice Cream, Popsicles, & Mental Health Resources from the CMCSB Prevention Mobile Unit
May 14, 12:30 pm – 2 pm, New Life Medicine Castlewood, 18948 US Hwy 58, Castlewood, VA
May 14, 3 pm - 5 pm, Fox Meadows Apartments, 35 Fox Meadow Dr, Lebanon, VA
May 20, 11 am – 1 pm, Fairfax Court Apartments, 221 Fairfax Avenue, Richlands, VA
May 20, 1:30 pm – 3 pm; New Life Medicine Richlands, 2011 2nd St, Richlands, VA
2000’s Music Trivia Night for Mental Health Awareness Month in partnership with The Russell Theater, May 28, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, The Russell Theater, 112 W Main St, Lebanon, VA
Fishing for Good Mental Health, Free Stocked Trout Fishing event for all ages- no license required, Free food, prizes, & mental health resources, on Saturday, June 6, 10 am – 2 pm, Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, 1108 Patterson Rd, Oakwood, VA
Outdoor Natural Recreation Events:
May 21, 10 am – 12 pm, Poplar Gap Park Guided Forest Therapy with Tina Hayes, Meet at Shelter by Stage, 1818 Fairgrounds Circle, Grundy, VA 24614
May 17, 3 pm - 5 pm, Guided Kayak Tour of Lake Witten with Outdoor Adventure Center’s Rick Barton, Meet at Cavitt’s Creek Park Office, Space limited to 15 participants, 750 Recreation Dr, North Tazewell, VA 24630, Register at https://KayakLakeWitten.eventbrite.com
Nutrition & Healthy Living:
May 28, 10 am – 12 pm, Food Demonstration & Nutrition Talk with VDH WIC Nutritionist LeeAnn Brooks & Oak Grove Seniors Group, Oak Grove Community Center, 10241 Moccasin Valley Rd, Lebanon, VA 24266
Training Opportunities:
May 22, 12 pm - 1:30 pm, Adverse Childhood Experiences training, Buchanan County Public Library, 1185 Poe Town Rd, Grundy, VA 24614
May 29, 12:30 pm – 5 pm, Youth Mental Health First Aid training, Richlands Public Library, 102 Suffolk Ave, Richlands, VA 24641
Training in Rapid REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education. The program only takes 5 minutes, will be available at every event listed above, and includes a free box of naloxone.
The full schedule of events, additional information about Mental Health Awareness Month, and resources can be found at www.CMCSB.com/MHAM and https://www.lockandtalk.org/campaigns/may. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
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Other Community Events in May that Support Mental Health
“SWVA Connections” will also highlight events already organized by a few local organizations in the Cumberland Plateau region that can help strengthen mental health and overall wellness. We encourage Buchanan, Russell & Tazewell County residents to attend these events, support the community organizations, and explore other opportunities for wellness in the month of May:
Town of Lebanon Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm, Wednesdays, 9 am – 2 pm, 137 Highland Dr, Lebanon, VA
Tazewell Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 1615 Riverside Dr, North Tazewell, VA
Virginia Cooperative Extension -
Find events at https://russell.ext.vt.edu/ & https://tazewell.ext.vt.edu/
Russell County Public Library
Find events at https://russell.lib.va.us/calendar/
Tazewell County Public Library
Find events at https://tcplweb.org/events/
Buchanan County Public Library
Find events at https://bcplnet.org/calendar/

Cumberland Mountain Community Services Announces “SWVA Community Connections” event series for May Mental Health Awareness Month: Exploring Local Opportunities for Promoting Mental Wellness

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed across the US to promote wellness, educate communities, reduce stigma, and bring attention to the millions of people affected by mental illness. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Cumberland Mountain Community Services and its community partners in Buchanan, Russell, and Tazewell Counties are excited to announce “SWVA Community Connections,” a series of events throughout the month of May to identify and explore local opportunities for promoting mental wellness through:

Social Connection
Outdoor Natural Recreation
Nutrition & Healthy Living

All events are completely free and open to everyone. At each event, a prevention staff member will be available to connect participants to mental health resources and offer information on services provided by Cumberland Mountain Community Services. Training opportunities will also be available throughout May in Adverse Childhood Experiences, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and Rapid REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education program.

Social Connection Events:

Chill & Chat Popsicle Socials: Free Ice Cream, Popsicles, & Mental Health Resources from the CMCSB Prevention Mobile Unit

May 14, 12:30 pm – 2 pm, New Life Medicine Castlewood, 18948 US Hwy 58, Castlewood, VA

May 14, 3 pm - 5 pm, Fox Meadows Apartments, 35 Fox Meadow Dr, Lebanon, VA

May 20, 11 am – 1 pm, Fairfax Court Apartments, 221 Fairfax Avenue, Richlands, VA

May 20, 1:30 pm – 3 pm; New Life Medicine Richlands, 2011 2nd St, Richlands, VA

2000’s Music Trivia Night for Mental Health Awareness Month in partnership with The Russell Theater, May 28, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, The Russell Theater, 112 W Main St, Lebanon, VA

Fishing for Good Mental Health, Free Stocked Trout Fishing event for all ages- no license required, Free food, prizes, & mental health resources, on Saturday, June 6, 10 am – 2 pm, Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, 1108 Patterson Rd, Oakwood, VA

Outdoor Natural Recreation Events:

May 21, 10 am – 12 pm, Poplar Gap Park Guided Forest Therapy with Tina Hayes, Meet at Shelter by Stage, 1818 Fairgrounds Circle, Grundy, VA 24614

May 17, 3 pm - 5 pm, Guided Kayak Tour of Lake Witten with Outdoor Adventure Center’s Rick Barton, Meet at Cavitt’s Creek Park Office, Space limited to 15 participants, 750 Recreation Dr, North Tazewell, VA 24630, Register at https://KayakLakeWitten.eventbrite.com

Nutrition & Healthy Living:

May 28, 10 am – 12 pm, Food Demonstration & Nutrition Talk with VDH WIC Nutritionist LeeAnn Brooks & Oak Grove Seniors Group, Oak Grove Community Center, 10241 Moccasin Valley Rd, Lebanon, VA 24266

Training Opportunities:

May 22, 12 pm - 1:30 pm, Adverse Childhood Experiences training, Buchanan County Public Library, 1185 Poe Town Rd, Grundy, VA 24614

May 29, 12:30 pm – 5 pm, Youth Mental Health First Aid training, Richlands Public Library, 102 Suffolk Ave, Richlands, VA 24641

Training in Rapid REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education. The program only takes 5 minutes, will be available at every event listed above, and includes a free box of naloxone.

The full schedule of events, additional information about Mental Health Awareness Month, and resources can be found at www.CMCSB.com/MHAM and https://www.lockandtalk.org/campaigns/may. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
_______________________________________________________________________
Other Community Events in May that Support Mental Health

“SWVA Connections” will also highlight events already organized by a few local organizations in the Cumberland Plateau region that can help strengthen mental health and overall wellness. We encourage Buchanan, Russell & Tazewell County residents to attend these events, support the community organizations, and explore other opportunities for wellness in the month of May:

Town of Lebanon Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm, Wednesdays, 9 am – 2 pm, 137 Highland Dr, Lebanon, VA

Tazewell Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 1615 Riverside Dr, North Tazewell, VA

Virginia Cooperative Extension -
Find events at https://russell.ext.vt.edu/ & https://tazewell.ext.vt.edu/

Russell County Public Library
Find events at https://russell.lib.va.us/calendar/

Tazewell County Public Library
Find events at https://tcplweb.org/events/

Buchanan County Public Library
Find events at https://bcplnet.org/calendar/

04/28/2026

Check out this upcoming training from our friends at Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society. Register at https://svlas.org/event/stewards-of-children/

04/25/2026

We're here with Russell County Sheriff's Office and Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps volunteers at Lebanon Food City, 159 Pittston Road, for National Drug Take Back Day until 2 pm! Bring your unused or expired medications for disposal, pick up some prevention resources, and get trained with naloxone to respond in an opioid overdose or fentanyl poisoning.

04/07/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month! In 2025, about 17% of 8th graders reported already having tried alcohol. That's why it's so important for middle school teachers to have access to reliable resources for drug education. Consider our free BOLT materials. With online training and a wealth of lessons, and connections to national campaigns like Alcohol Awareness Month, you can make an impact on our teens. https://ow.ly/WpNz50YuIPF

03/18/2026

When young people are exposed to gambling early, the impact can extend far beyond adolescence.

It can lead to long-term challenges with decision-making, financial health and overall well-being.

During Problem Gambling Awareness Month, raising awareness about the risks of gambling-related harm is more important than ever.

By starting the conversation today, we can help build healthier futures for tomorrow.

www.vcpg.net

03/17/2026

We're hearing reports that the snow is still pretty bad in both counties and maybe starting again in Dickenson County; so, we've made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's Coalition meeting and reschedule for a later date. Thanks

03/05/2026

In times of global uncertainty, many people may experience feelings of stress, anxiety, or concern about what the future may hold.

For Veterans, Active Service Members, and Military Families, these moments can carry additional weight — especially when loved ones may be affected by world events or called to serve.

If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed, support is available.

The NAMI HelpLine provides free information, resources, and support:
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Text NAMI to 62640
Visit nami.org/helpline

Anyone experiencing a crisis can call or text 988. Veterans experiencing a crisis can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 988 and pressing 1, or by texting 838255.

You are not alone.

02/23/2026

Are you 18-25 years old and living in Virginia?
Your experiences can help shape mental health and substance use supports in your community!

We invite you to take the Virginia Young Adult Survey (YAS), a short, anonymous survey designed to better understand young adults’ needs and priorities. Cumberland Mountain CSB is collecting the survey in our community. Your input will help us and our partners across Virginia improve health and wellness programming for young adults.
The survey…
⏱️ Takes only 10–15 minutes to complete
🔒 Is completely anonymous
👉 Text VIRGINIA to 844-484-7601 to get the survey link!

(Your phone number is used only to send the link, is not connected to your responses, will not be used for marketing or any other purpose, and will be deleted from the system after the survey closes.)

This statewide survey was developed in partnership with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and Omni Institute, a nonprofit organization working with CSBs and coalitions across Virginia.

If you don’t have access to a phone or prefer not to text, email [email protected] to receive the survey link another way.

If you have any questions, you can reach us at this email address: [email protected].

Thank you for partnering with us to keep Virginia’s young adults healthy!