Drug-Free MHC

03/24/2026

Are you 18-25 years old and living in Virginia?
Your experiences can help shape mental health and substance use supports in your community!
We invite you to take the Virginia Young Adult Survey (YAS), a short, anonymous survey designed to better understand young adults’ needs and priorities. Your input will help us and our partners across Virginia improve health and wellness programming for young adults.
The survey…
⏱️ Takes only 10–15 minutes to complete
🔒 Is completely anonymous
🎁 A $10 gift card incentive is available while supplies last! . Participation is voluntary regardless of incentive availability.
👉 Text VIRGINIA to 844-484-7601 to get the survey link!
(Your phone number is used only to send the link, is not connected to your responses, will not be used for marketing or any other purpose, and will be deleted from the system after the survey closes.)
This statewide survey was developed in partnership with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and Omni Institute, a nonprofit organization working with CSBs and coalitions across Virginia.

09/25/2025

07/11/2025

💙 Compassion Awards | First Responders Summit 💙

Yesterday, we had the honor of recognizing individuals who go above and beyond in their service — not just through action, but through heart.

The Compassion Awards celebrate first responders who lead with empathy, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others.

Their dedication reminds us that compassion is not just a feeling — it’s a force for change.

This years recipients were: Brooke Mason from the Henry County Sheriff's Office , Coretha Gravely from the Martinsville VA Police Department , Jessica Agee from the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center, and not pictured, Audra Thomas from Martinsville Fire & EMS

Congratulations to this year’s recipients, and thank you for the example you set for us all. 👏

📸Skill Wave Media

07/10/2025

🚨 First Responders Summit • Day 1 🚨

Today we launched Day 1 of our First Responders Summit — a day filled with collaboration, connection, and critical conversations.

Bringing together first responders, service providers, and community leaders, this summit is all about strengthening partnerships, sharing knowledge, and building resilience across our systems.

Breakout sessions throughout the day focused on supporting responder wellness — from mental health to stress management — recognizing that those who serve also need care and connection.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with purpose and passion. We’re just getting started!

Thank you Skill Wave Media for these awesome pictures!

06/27/2025

Check out the new HYT page AND this awesome summer event!

THRIVE Teen Center - for youth BY youth!

Need something to do this Summer? Join our Youth leaders for a "pop up" teen center happening at The Ground Floor every Wednesday and Friday night beginning July 16th!

Lemonade, smoothies, and hot chocolate are on the menu and the first drink each night is FREE! This opportunity to relax, hangout, and be a part of this peer to peer community is open to 8th - 12th graders ONLY!