The Re.Center NRV

04/23/2026

Check out this free health screening event this Saturday at the Agape Center NRV!

04/23/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The next semi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Law enforcement agencies throughout the New River Valley will once again be participating in this national initiative. This is a FREE, convenient, and safe way for you to dispose of your unused or expired prescription medications (pills and patches only).

04/21/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨

We need donors AND volunteers to help make this blood drive a success.
If you’ve been thinking about donating… this is your moment.

🩸 Blood Drive at Virginia Tech
📅 Today, April 21
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
(The Waterfall Room)

Make your appointment now:
🔗 RedCrossBlood.org
Use sponsor code: VETMED

Every donation helps save lives—and right now, the need is real.

If you can’t donate, we could still use your help volunteering. Show up, support, spread the word.

Bring a friend. Take an hour. Make an impact.

04/16/2026

Not everyone thinks about donating blood until it’s needed. But for someone, somewhere, it’s needed right now.

Join us on April 21 and be part of something that truly matters. It’s simple, it’s impactful, and it helps ensure care is there when people need it most.

📍 Vet Med | 9 AM – 2 PM
🔗 RedCrossBlood.org
Code: VETMED

Bring a friend, take an hour, and help save lives.

PublicHealth VTCommunity

04/16/2026

Sometimes we spend so much time just getting through the day
that we forget to ask a simple question…

What do I actually want?
Not what I’m supposed to want
Not what everyone else expects
Not just survival

But what would life feel like if it actually felt… right?

That’s where it starts.
Not with a perfect plan
Not with having it all figured out

Just with being honest enough to pause and imagine something different.
And if you’re in that space right now or even if you don’t know where to start.

The Re.Center is here.

Not therapy
Not fixing you
Not telling you what to do

Just real conversation real support and a place to figure things out at your own pace.

I’m also grateful to now have a physical space for this work
at Skyward Studios here in Christiansburg
A place where people can come sit, talk,work, or just take a breath for a minute.

If you need someone to talk to, resources, or just someone to listen.

Reach out.

We’re here.

03/05/2026

Compassion. Connection. Community.

Sitting in the room this morning at the Recovery Ecosystems Conference in Roanoke and feeling grateful.

Rooms like this remind me that recovery is not something that happens alone. It happens in community. It happens through connection. It happens when people decide to show up for each other.

Across Appalachia there are people doing the work every day. Building recovery ecosystems that support healing, dignity, and long term wellness.

Recovery ecosystems do not happen by accident. They grow through relationships, collaboration, and communities willing to care for one another.

Being here with leaders, practitioners, and people with lived experience from across the region reminds me why this work matters so much.

It is also the kind of work that inspires what we are building with The Re.Center NRV in the New River Valley. A space for recovery. A space for wellness. A space where people can reconnect with themselves and their community.

The work continues.

02/27/2026

We're growing and would love to have you be a part! If your business is outgrowing your home but you're not quite ready for your own office building or store front, try Co-working. 24/7 access, Wifi, utilities, and of course coffee included. Meet clients and guests in a comfortable yet professional space shared with other growing businesses right in Downtown Christiansburg.

Space is limited so book your tour today!

02/26/2026

NRVCS, in partnership with Montgomery County, VA and the NRV Recovery Ecosystem, is pleased to announce a “Day of Hope” Recovery 5K and Community Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at Christiansburg’s Huckleberry Park.

The 5K will begin at 9:00 AM. Registration fee and additional information will be coming soon.

The Community Celebration will be conducted from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and is FREE and open to the public. It will be held rain or shine.

The goal of this family-friendly celebration is to promote wellness and recovery, while reducing the stigma often associated with substance use in our community by building community resiliency and connections.

There will be live music, as well as food trucks, activities for all ages, and information/resources from local service agencies. If your organization would like to have a table or booth at this event, please email Cortney Flores at cflores@nrvcs.org. (Organizations will need to provide their own tables, chairs, canopies, and canopy weights.)

“HOPE” to see you there!

02/26/2026

The Montgomery County Department of Social Services is excited to host a Career & Resource Fair on:

📅 March 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 210 S. Pepper Street, Christiansburg, VA

Whether you're actively job searching, considering a career change, or looking for valuable community resources, this event is for YOU!

🌟 Why Attend a Career & Resource Fair?

• Meet local employers face-to-face
• Learn about current job openings
• Explore training and education opportunities
• Connect with community agencies offering helpful services
• Practice networking in a welcoming environment
• Discover resources that can support you and your family

This is more than just a job fair — it’s an opportunity to build connections and open doors.

💼 Job Fair Tips & Tricks for Success

• Bring multiple copies of your resume
• Dress professionally – First impressions matter!
• Prepare a short introduction about yourself (30-second “elevator pitch”)
• Research companies you’re interested in beforehand
• Ask thoughtful questions
• Collect business cards/contact information
• Follow up after the event with employers you connect with

Even if you’re not currently looking for work, attending can help you learn what employers are seeking and what opportunities are available in our community.

We look forward to seeing you there! Come prepared, bring a friend, and take the next step toward your future! 🚀

02/24/2026

Do you feel equipped to engage in a conversation about su***de? Come check out SafeTalk! A free class that will give you the awareness and skills you need to help someone. Email Caroline at csmullins@nrvcs.org to register or for more information.

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

We're excited to welcome Keith Whyte to the "Voices of Hope" podcast today! Keith is President of Safer Gambling Strategies LLC and has spent 30 years leading national efforts to promote responsible gambling and prevent gambling addiction. He previously worked with the National Council on Problem Gambling and the American Gaming Association, serves on the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling board, and is pursuing a PhD in responsible gambling.

For help with listening, subscribing, and other important info, visit https://www.nrvcs.org/podcast/ or go here to listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Q15emdOFrQ. And don't forget to rate and review on your favorite podcast app to help us spread the word!