Roanoke Valley Collective Response

08/23/2026

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

One conversation can make a difference. Today, we encourage everyone to learn the facts about fentanyl and share information with the people they care about. Having real conversations about fentanyl and other drugs can help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and could encourage someone to seek help before it's too late.

Visit www.thepcw.org/resources/lets-talk-about-fentanyl today for more information.

08/13/2026

Join us Wednesday, August 26, from 5-7 PM at the Taubman Museum of Art to Honor Overdose Awareness Day.

This special evening, hosted by Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, will bring our community together to honor the lives lost to overdose, support those impacted, and raise awareness about overdose prevention. Together, we'll remember loved ones, learn about local resources, and create space for healing, hope, and remembrance.

The event will include:
• A Memorial Wall where you can bring a photo of a loved one
• A tribute slideshow honoring those we've lost
• Community organizations offering prevention, treatment, recovery, and support resources

Everyone is welcome.

Visit www.facebook.com/events/4408855762721043 to learn more and to RSVP to this event on Facebook.

08/04/2026

08/03/2026

Excited to see Live Well Alleghany Highlands launch this new page!

Live Well Alleghany Highlands is bringing partners, organizations, and community members together to support healthier living across the Alleghany Highlands. This page will be a great place to find wellness tips, learn about local events, and stay connected with efforts that improve health and well-being for people of all ages.

If you live, work, or serve in the Alleghany Highlands, I encourage you to follow their page and stay engaged. Building a healthier community takes all of us, and this is a great way to stay informed and get involved.

Hello Alleghany Highlands Community!☺️

We are Live Well Alleghany Highlands–a collaborative effort among community stakeholders which works to enhance the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in our community.

Through this new page, we will:
🩺Provide wellness and healthy living tips for people of all ages;
📣Amplify the work of organizations and groups focused on wellness in the Alleghany Highlands;
🗓️Share important information about community events and activities;
And more!

We are committed to promoting wellness in the Alleghany Highlands and invite you to come along with us on this journey towards healthy living! 💪🥗🧠

Have questions about this collective or how you can get involved? Drop those in the comments below or send us a private message.

08/03/2026

Join Roanoke Valley Collective Response for our August Stakeholder Meeting!

We invite community members, service providers, advocates, and partners across the region to come together as we prepare for International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month.

Whether you work in prevention, treatment, recovery, public health, community services, or simply want to make a difference, your voice is welcome!

07/22/2026

"My recovery matters because I want to be a better person than I used to be."

Learn more about Jeffrey's story of recovery by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAahMgGqB58 today.

Are you interested in learning more? Visit www.rvcollectiveresponse.org.

07/14/2026

Great turnout at Tandem Behavioral Health ribbon cutting and open house! We were glad to join community partners in celebrating the opening of a privately owned residential crisis stabilization center and this important step forward for behavioral health in our region.

07/09/2026

We’re excited to share that Tandem Behavioral Health is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Monday, July 13, 2026, celebrating the opening of a privately owned residential crisis stabilization center!

This is an important milestone for behavioral health care in our region and across Virginia.

RSVP here: https://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2026-ribbon-cutting-tandem-behavioral-health-21700?fbclid=IwY2xjawS8sRtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvSXFFRUdjM1hZSmxORWlic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkNt1ZOsJzVFWC41EO4vWvVf0xxo4V5VSRA6yWq2Cy2ETzOPb4ta3dtgzSo4_aem_aRnkcl3ZKp3k6fhSyOVF8Q

We are thrilled to announce that Tandem Behavioral Health will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Monday, July 13, 2026, celebrating the opening of Virginia's first privately owned residential crisis stabilization center.

This is a milestone moment for our community and for behavioral health care in Virginia. We would love to celebrate with you.

RSVP here: https://business.bedfordareachamber.com/events/details/2026-ribbon-cutting-tandem-behavioral-health-21700