Nicholas Intervention Coalition-NIC

Nicholas Intervention Coalition-NIC Nicholas Intervention Coalition
Mission:To build an alliance that engages the community WV

Mission: Collaborate with community partners to prevent substance misuse among youth and adults in Nicholas Co. WV by raising awareness, using evidence-based programs, advocating for policy change, and implementing environmental strategies. Vision: Build a safe, healthy, substance-free community for youth and adults in Nicholas Co.

Mark your calendars! June 26th is World Drug Day (International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking). This ye...
06/04/2026

Mark your calendars! June 26th is World Drug Day (International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking). This year, the global focus is clear: to end the drug crisis, we must end the stigma. 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️

True prevention starts with compassion, evidence-based education, and accessible treatment—not shame. Stay tuned all month as we share local resources and action steps you can take right here in our community. 🤍

🚨 Reminder: United for Impact Conference! 🚨Hosted by the Nicholas Intervention Coalition🗓 October 7–9, 2026📍 Summersvill...
06/03/2026

🚨 Reminder: United for Impact Conference! 🚨

Hosted by the Nicholas Intervention Coalition
🗓 October 7–9, 2026
📍 Summersville Arena and Conference Center

Join behavioral health pros, educators, recovery advocates, law enforcement, and community leaders to:

✨ Collaborate on life-saving solutions
🤝 Network across the region
📚 Gain practical strategies for your community
💼 Sponsorships & Presenters Wanted! Share evidence-based practices, innovative strategies, or real-world tools.

🌐 Visit our website for details and stay tuned—registration is coming soon! Let’s strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery in Appalachia together. 👀
https://www.nicwv.org/united-for-impact-conference

School is out, but safety is still in session. June is a peak month for first-time youth substance use due to increased ...
06/02/2026

School is out, but safety is still in session. June is a peak month for first-time youth substance use due to increased free time. Let’s keep our teens safe by staying connected and offering healthy summer alternatives. 🤝

🌐www.nicwv.org

06/02/2026

PTSD isn’t always loud.

It isn’t always flashbacks.
It isn’t always nightmares.
It isn’t always what people see in movies.

Sometimes it looks like:

Overthinking every situation.
Replaying conversations for hours after they end.
Scanning every room for exits.
Sitting with your back to the wall.
Jumping at unexpected sounds.
Feeling tense even when everything seems okay.

Sometimes it looks like avoiding certain places, people, or memories.

Sometimes it looks like always having a backup plan.
Always preparing for the worst.
Always waiting for something to go wrong.

And sometimes it just looks like exhaustion.
Because living in a constant state of alertness is exhausting.

That's why so many people struggle in silence.

Their wounds are invisible.
Their effort is invisible.
Their survival is invisible.

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

So if you're carrying scars from experiences you never should have had to survive, this is your reminder:

What happened to you matters.
What you're carrying is real.
And you deserve to be seen, understood, and supported.

06/01/2026

Learn more about the NIC and what we do here in your community by heading to our website www.nicwv.org for news, events, resources, contact, and more! We are alwasy looking to connect with like minded people/organizations with the same mission here at the NIC!

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month we want to remind you that silence can turn into CONNECTION! 🤝🤲🏻🗣️ ...
05/29/2026

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month we want to remind you that silence can turn into CONNECTION! 🤝🤲🏻🗣️

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful...
05/28/2026

Healing from mental health and substance use issues is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. 🏠 That is the promise of whole-person care. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. 🤲🏻 They deserve steady support, startin...
05/27/2026

Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. 🤲🏻 They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. 📱Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. Learn more: 988lifeline.org

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PO Box 294
Summersville, WV
26651

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