StrongWill Charity for Addiction Awareness, Recovery, and Support

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

The Peer Drop-In Center is officially OPEN!

Come visit a space designed for:

💙 Support
🤝 Connection
🌱 Hope
✨ Recovery

No appointment needed—just walk in.

📍 We’re here Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
💬 Together, we thrive.

06/16/2026

You Are Not Alone — Help Is Available 24/7

If you or someone you know is facing a behavioral health or substance use crisis, immediate help is right here in Hampton Roads.

📞 24/7 Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
📍 BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center
300 Marcella Rd., Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 757‑788‑0800

Our Emergency Services team provides around‑the‑clock psychiatric crisis response, assessments, and support. Your mental health matters — every hour of every day.

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06/04/2026

A powerful synthetic opioid estimated to be 10 times stronger than fentanyl has been surfacing in multiple states, contributing to overdose deaths. Here's what to know about cychlorphine: http://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/nation-world/what-is-cychlorphine-synthetic-opioid-linked-overdose-deaths/507-f1936135-8e5a-408e-bd0d-96f56a74aa5f?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_13News_Now_-_WVEC

05/03/2026

When escaping abuse, survivors of domestic violence often leave with nothing but the clothes on their backs, making it difficult to secure housing that requires good credit and security deposits. A Virginia Beach company is working to ensure these survivors have a place to start over. LightBeam Solutions primarily helps people in recovery for substance abuse through a clinic on Pennsylvania Avenue near Town Center.

Crystal Mosby, the property manager and Chief Experience Officer for LightBeam Solutions, builds relationships with the survivors she helps. She recalled one woman she met nearly two years ago. "She had a very, very traumatic domestic violence experience, spousal abuse and she came to Virginia. No family here," Mosby said. "We all have experienced some type of trauma, or something in our lives that has caused us to have to rebuild and get back to a stronger, better place. I think that’s where we start."

This mission aligns with the work of Samaritan House, a domestic violence shelter in Virginia Beach where people often arrive with nothing. Finding an affordable apartment or home is a challenge when it is time to transition out of the shelter, which is where Samaritan House leans into its partnership with LightBeam.

04/02/2026

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SUCCESSFUL JOINT OPERATION LEADS TO MAJOR DRUG SEIZURE IN SUFFOLK

SUFFOLK, VA (April 2, 2026) The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Norfolk District Office, Suffolk Police Department, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) conducted a joint investigation targeting a notorious drug trafficking organization operating within Virginia’s Hampton Roads area. This investigation resulted in the seizure of 159 kilograms of co***ne, valued at approximately six million dollars, from a location in Suffolk, Virginia, believed to be associated with this organization's illicit activities.

“Through this successful investigation, it has been proven that when agencies work together big things can happen,” Suffolk Police Chief James D. Buie said. “Hampon Roads is much safer today due to the hard work and dedication of the men and women involved in this investigation.”

"This investigation stands as a testament to the hard work and dedication demonstrated by DEA and its partner agencies, culminating in a significant victory against drug trafficking in the Hampton Roads community and beyond,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Christopher Goumenis. "This operation highlights the steadfast commitment of DEA and its partners to stopping and dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding our citizens."

“Customs and Border Protection officers remain committed to working with our law enforcement partners to stop the scourge of dangerous drugs from decimating our communities,” said Keri Brady, CBP’s Area Port Director in Norfolk. “This seizure should put drug trafficking organizations on notice that Hampton Roads is now a more difficult place for them to peddle their poison.”

The operation's successful outcome highlights the importance of inter-agency cooperation in tackling complex drug trafficking networks. The DEA Norfolk District Office, Suffolk Police Department, and CBP remain committed to working together in future operations aimed at safeguarding the Hampton Roads area.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information will be provided at this time.