The Re.Center NRV

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!

02/23/2026

FEBRUARY 23

Let Power Come Gently

Let your powers emerge gradually, gently.
Go gently on your path and look around.

See what you have learned to define as power. See with the eyes of your heart.

You used to think you were powerful when you resisted your emotions, when you held back and didn’t express yourself. You thought power came from being who you thought you should be, instead of who you are. Now you have learned that only when you are who you really are, can true power emerge.

The powers you’ve discovered are many. Your power to be decent, loving, and kind. Your power to heal, to be gentle, to comfort others. Your power to see and know the truth, and at times to see more than you can see with your eyes. Your power to take your place in the dance of universal love, and let the universe dance for you.

-Journey to the Heart-
--Melody Beattie--

02/13/2026

02/11/2026

Fear is loud.
Love is steady.

02/10/2026

Some days aren’t for solving.
They’re for tending.

So, If today feels scattered or heavy
You’re not alone.
There’s nothing to force here.

02/06/2026

Tonight wasn’t about having the right answers.

It was about showing up.
It was about naming what substance use actually looks like in our lives and our communities. The messy parts. The human parts. The parts that don’t fit neatly into policy or statistics.

We listened to lived experience. We talked about systems. We talked about harm, healing, and what support really means when you live in a rural place.

No fixing. No shaming. No pretending.

Just honest conversation and connection.

Silence hasn’t worked.
Connection still does.

Grateful for the panelists, the students, and every person who showed up willing to listen and stay present.

This conversation doesn’t end here.