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Community Outreach
#804SmokeFreeRide campaign
The #804SmokeFreeRide campaign successfully reached its goal of distributing and collecting 1,000 Smoke-Free Ride Pledge Cards! Thank you to our community partners and the many individuals who supported this effort. Your commitment has helped promote healthier, smoke-free environments for Chesterfield County families.
Because of your support, we're excited to build on this success! Stay tuned for our next campaign, which will expand the message beyond smoke-free rides to encourage smoke-free homes and other shared spaces. Together, we can continue creating healthier places for everyone to live, ride, and thrive.
Screenagers: Under the Influence Event
In May, SAFE partnered with Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Prevention Team at Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services to host a special community event for parents, caregivers, and teens.
Attendees viewed Screenagers: Under the Influence, a thought-provoking film that explores the influence of technology and social media on teen decision-making and substance use. Guests also had the opportunity to tour SAFE's Hidden in Plain Sight mobile exhibit, where they learned how to recognize signs of potential substance use, explored current and emerging drug trends, and discovered practical ways to strengthen protective factors and build resilience in young people.
Community Substance Use Alliance (CSUA)
Each month, the Community Substance Use Alliance shares emerging drug trends, best practices, and provides space for community members to collaborate on strategies to address substance use. Check out what we’ve got planned in the next few months!
August 11th: Nadia McNeeley (Chesterfield Mobile Outreach) will present on wound care education and lead CSUA members in a kit packing activity. In honor of Overdose Awareness Day, CSUA members will assemble harm reduction packages to be distributed in the community by our outreach partners. OAA subgrant recipients will also present on their work within our community!
September 8th: Join us for a presentation from Melissa Ackley (Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services) covering best practices in prevention!
October 13th: Tony Owens (Aetna) will join us to share his perspective as a Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist. Additionally, CSUA will host a speed-networking event at this meeting!
Interested in receiving updates on CSUA meetings? Fill out this form!
"Arrive Alive Chesterfield" Sober Rides
To help reduce impaired driving and prevent alcohol-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities, SAFE provides discounted rides during select high-risk holidays throughout the year. Our final SAFE Sober Ride campaign of the year will take place over Labor Day weekend.
During each campaign, $15 ride credits are available for both Uber and Lyft. The credits can be used for trips that begin, end, or travel within Chesterfield County—for example, a ride from Richmond to a destination in Chesterfield County.
The program continues to make a positive impact in our community. During our Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July campaigns, a total of 151 safe rides were provided, helping individuals make responsible transportation choices and get home safely.
We extend our sincere thanks to LAMAR, Urban One Radio, Kool 101.2, WRVA, Richmond Perspectives, and our many community partners for helping us promote the SAFE Sober Ride program and encourage safe, responsible celebrations throughout Chesterfield County.
To participate, use the QR code or link below during the designated holidays to claim your code. Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please help spread the word and encourage safe choices.
https://chesterfield.projectplanahead.com/
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