Appalachian Center for Hope

06/01/2026

Save the Date!

We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual Reviving Hope in Our Backyard, taking place on September 17, 2026, at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia.

This event brings together community leaders, professionals, advocates, individuals with lived experience, and neighbors who share a commitment to strengthening recovery, fostering resilience, and creating healthier communities across our region.

Each year, Reviving Hope in Our Backyard serves as a reminder that hope grows when people come together with purpose, compassion, and a shared vision for the future.

More details, speakers, and registration information will be announced in the coming months. Learn more at https://ac4hope.org/reviving-hope-in-our-backyard/

05/29/2026

Don't miss this chance to let your voice be heard. Our survey closes on May 31.

Whether you’ve been personally affected, supported someone, work in the field, or simply care about our community, your input matters.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WL2B9X7

05/25/2026

The Appalachian Center for Hope in Marion is launching a community-wide survey to better understand substance use and recovery needs across the region.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to Virginia Rural Health Association and especially to Beth O'Connor on this well-deserved recognition. Beth’s leadership and VRHA’s commitment to rural communities have had a meaningful impact throughout Virginia — including helping support and encourage the early momentum behind Appalachian Center for Hope.

We’re grateful for the work they continue to do to improve access, advocacy, and hope for rural communities. Congratulations on the Rosemary McKenzie Legacy Award!

VRHA Staff Members are in San Diego This Week for the National Rural Health Association Rural Health Conference!

VRHA Executive Director Beth O'Connor was there today to accept the Rosemary McKenzie Legacy Award, which honors those who have made a truly significant impact in improving health quality and access to care for underserved and marginalized rural populations.

05/15/2026

We’re asking our community to help identify gaps, barriers, and opportunities related to substance use and recovery resources across our region.

Whether you’ve been personally affected, supported someone, work in the field, or simply care about our community, your input matters.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WL2B9X7

The survey takes about 15 minutes and is open through May 31.

05/05/2026

Addressing substance use and supporting recovery takes a community.

It takes people coming together, sharing experiences, identifying challenges, and helping shape solutions that reflect real needs.

It takes all of us.

04/30/2026

A major step forward is taking shape in our community.

This new inpatient treatment facility will soon open, expanding access to care and support across our region.

We’re working to understand what’s needed next, and we want your input from the start.

Sign up to receive our community resource survey when it launches May 15 and be part of shaping what comes next: https://forms.gle/HatSCKWTc1mbiPYX6

04/22/2026

In honor of Earth Day (4/22), we’re inviting our community to celebrate in a meaningful way 🌱

If you’re looking for a way to give back, consider donating a plant to one of our Fairview sites! Gardening offers our residents a hands-on, therapeutic activity where they can learn new skills, practice patience, and experience the value of nurturing something as it grows.

It’s a small act that can make a big impact 💚

04/17/2026

We’re launching a community survey and focus group sessions to better understand substance use and recovery needs across our region.

Sign up to receive the survey when it launches in May and to get involved in shaping this work: https://forms.gle/HatSCKWTc1mbiPYX6

04/13/2026

As we look ahead, we’re taking time to listen before deciding what comes next.

What resources already exist? Are there any barriers preventing people from accessing those resources? Where are the gaps?

Through conversations, partnerships, and community input, we’re working to better understand the full picture. Because the best solutions are built with the community.

We’ll be sharing more soon on how to get involved.