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Valley Youth Wellness Coalition's next meeting will be 04/20 from 9:00-10:00. Dylan and Casey will be doing a brief presentation of some of the essential information we learned during CADCA National Leadership Forum, as well as discussing some of the emerging "gas station" drug trends within our community.
We will be meeting at the Augusta Health Community Care building 64 Sports Medicine Dr. Fishersville, VA 22939. Park out front, go in through the automatic doors, and make a right to meeting room 3. |
Stanford REACH Lab Prevention + Intervention Toolkits | |
Stanford University's REACH Lab has developed prevention and intervention toolkits that provide education on tobacco, cannabis, Fentanyl and other opioids, and comprehensive harm-reduction strategies.
These toolkits are a collection of curriculums, lessons, programs, infographics and other resources that are aimed at various age groups from elementary, middle, high school and even college students to utilize. Parents and educators are able to navigate the free sources easily, and can pick the appropriate learning materials based upon the age bracket.
Check out the main Toolkit tab attached in the button below, and explore all the amazing offerings the REACH Lab has to offer!
| News to Know: Virginia bill would overhaul vape shop oversight | |
"Legislation headed to Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger would give officials more tools to crack down on vape shops, the state attorney general said this week.
Why it matters: These shops have proliferated across the state, and some are selling illegal vape products, including to children.
State of play: The Vape Enforcement Act, which overwhelmingly passed both chambers of the General Assembly this year, would shift oversight of tobacco sales, including vapes, from the Department of Taxation to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority."
Read more and stay educated by clicking below.
| | | | April: Alcohol Awareness Month | |
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which is a time to promote and raise awareness of what drinking too much alcohol looks like, the risks and signs of someone struggling with misuse or addiction, and where to find support and recovery.
This month's toolkit by SAMHSA also provides user-friendly social media toolkit that provides flyers about signs of alcohol misuse, talking to youth about underage drinking and impaired driving, how to seek treatment and support, and educational resources. Check out this link if you would link to use it for your organization's social media, or share with someone you know!
| April 29: Fentanyl Awareness Day | |
April 29 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, which is a national day of action, reflection, and education aimed at combating the rising number of overdose deaths caused by illicitly manufactured fentanyl.
Founded by the nonprofit Song for Charlie in collaboration with a wide coalition of partners, this day seeks to sound the alarm about counterfeit pills and the dangers of illicit fentanyl, which is now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-44. Nearly half of U.S. teens still don't know that fake prescription pills sold on the street, by unknowing friends, and through social media are made with fentanyl and other dangerous chemicals.
This Fentanyl Awareness Day, communities around the country are hosting awareness events, Naloxone trainings, and harm reduction efforts to try to educate the public and continue to save lives. Overdoses have been drastically going down over the last 2 years. Find or host an event in your community and be a part of the change!
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Training Opportunity: VFHY Champions for Youth Summit May 4-6 2026
| | | The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth organization is thrilled to present their annual Champions for Youth Summit! Located in Reston, Virginia, from May 4-6, this is an excellent opportunity for all professionals who work with youth and young adults.
The Champions for Youth Summit brings together leaders with the mindset of turning ideas into effective action for helping shape a healthier future for young people.
To learn more, check out the link provided! | | For more information or registration, click below! | | | |
New Job Opportunities!
The Central Shenandoah Health District office of VDH is seeking a public health nurse! Just some of the job duties include independently providing professional nursing care to patients in clinics, mobile unit, and community-based setting, participating in public health emergencies, community health assessments, coordinating mobile unit operations, partnerships, and program administration. If this sounds like a great fit for you or someone you know, click the button below!
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The Boys and Girls Club of Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County is hiring for two job positions: summer program staff and a summer/seasonal cook!
Both the Staunton and Waynesboro locations are looking for summer program staff and seeks motivated program support staff to work directly with school-aged youth (elementary and teens) in our summer program from 6/1/2026 to 7/31/2026. You will receive up to 10 paid flexibly scheduled training hours and Summer Staff Orientation from Tue., 5/26-Thurs., 5/29/26 also required for all summer staff regardless of prior BGCWSA Summer Camp experience.
The Staunton location seeks a summer food program Cook to support our Staunton Site's Summer Camp nutrition services from 6/1/2026 to 7/31/2026. You will receive up to 10 paid flexibly scheduled training hours and Summer Staff Orientation from Tue., 5/26-Thurs., 5/29/26 also required for all summer staff regardless of prior BGCWSA Summer Camp experience.
If this sounds like a great opportunity for you or someone you know, check out the links below!
| | Valley Youth Wellness Coalition | valleyywc@vcsb.org | 540-430-9360 | valleyyouthwellnesscoalition.org |
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