Rise Above - New River Health District Harm Reduction Services

05/09/2026

Reports out of Weirton, West Virginia are warning about a suspected spike in fentanyl-laced co***ne connected to multiple overdoses and at least one death.

What happens in the Northern Panhandle moves south fast. We are connected through I-79, I-77, Route 19, Route 460, and the entire Appalachian corridor that runs through Charleston, Beckley, Bluefield, Wytheville, Pulaski, Radford, Christiansburg, and throughout the New River Valley.

Carry naloxone.
Don’t use alone.
Use fentanyl test strips when possible.
Check on your people.
Call 911 if someone is unresponsive or not breathing.

05/07/2026

The drug supply is changing fast in Virginia so take 30 seconds to read this and share it, and always carry naloxone because one conversation or one dose could save someone’s life!

05/05/2026

04/19/2026

Henry County 4/18/26

04/15/2026

Thank you to our biggest advocates and the ones who fight to keep this movement going globally at National Harm Reduction Coalition.

An interview with Laura Guzman of the National Harm Reduction Coalition.

04/07/2026

Tonight will be our last panel event in this series. Come join us for connection, conversation and Subway subs in Shawsville starting at 5:30!

04/06/2026

See you in a few hours Floyd!

04/05/2026

🌿 You’re invited 🌿

Join us for a Community Easter Meal at InStill — a space to gather, share a warm meal, and connect with others.

Whether you’re looking for community, support, or simply a place to feel welcome, this gathering is open to all. 💛

📅 April 5
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 InStill Center for Wellbeing (Pulaski)

Let’s come together in kindness, warmth, and connection this Easter.

✨ Recently named the Pulaski Chamber’s Nonprofit of the Year — we’re so grateful for this community