Rise Above - New River Health District Harm Reduction Services

07/24/2025

07/23/2025

We will be around Radford until 3:00pm today, call/text 5407446441 or 5409229742 to work out on-demand services. See you soon!

07/21/2025

Don’t forget…
It’s Monday! We will be at Pulaski Health Department 1-3pm. Stop in and see us! Call/text 5407446441 or 5409229742 if you need info

07/14/2025

The “Rooted in Recovery” Floyd Peer Center, managed by NRVCS with support from Floyd County and the NRV Recovery Ecosystem, will host an open house on Monday, July 21 from 2 – 6 PM. See the attached flyer for additional details.

07/13/2025

The NRV Reentry Council is seeking returning citizens who have successfully overcome obstacles and are now flourishing in the New River Valley. We invite you to share your story and inspire others within the community.

07/11/2025

Today, we're thrilled to announce that the Jesse Peterman Library in Floyd is the latest recipient of a ONEbox, bringing our total donations across the New River Valley to over 50! This is a monumental step in equipping our community with life-saving tools.

What is a ONEbox?
The ONEbox is an innovative, portable device designed to provide immediate, clear video instructions on how to respond to a suspected opioid overdose. It’s an invaluable tool in critical moments, offering guidance when every second counts. The ONEbox features a training mode for new staff, a Spanish-speaking mode to ensure accessibility, and is easily carried directly to the scene of an overdose.

Where did the ONEbox come from?
The ONEbox was created by Joe Murphy of Murphy Media, Inc., a West Virginia native and entrepreneur who was moved to act by the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in his own community. The ONEbox is managed and distributed nationwide by the West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It's designed to be a simple, accessible tool, much like an AED, empowering anyone to respond effectively during an overdose emergency.

We're incredibly proud of the impact these ONEboxes are making across our communities. So far, they've been placed at a wide range of organizations, including:

* Pulaski County Youth Center
* Instill Mindfulness
* All Oxford Houses in the NRV
* Montgomery County DSS
* 401 Peer Center
* New River Community College
* NRVCS Crisis Center
* Meadowview Apartments
* Floydfest
* Republic of Floyd
* Pulaski and Dublin Libraries
* Sheetz
* Calfee Park
* Pulaski County Courthouse and
Town and County administration buildings
* Randolph Park
* 2 local churches
* Pulaski Sportsplex
* Floyd County DSS
* Every health department in the district
* and many more!

A huge shout out to the Pulaski County Office of Prevention and Recovery for their incredible efforts in distributing so many boxes throughout Pulaski!
Together, we're building a stronger, safer NRV. If your organization is interested in receiving a ONEbox, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 540-824-2082 or email Chris.alderman@vdh.virginia.gov.

07/07/2025

Come by Pulaski Health Department today, 1-3pm, connect, grab what you need and an ice cold water! Call/text 5407446441

07/03/2025

Put on some sunscreen, Come by and see us at Pulaski Health Department 1-3pm! Call/text 5407446441 or 5409229742

06/27/2025

National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is observed today, June 27. This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.

All New River Health District offices offer tools such as sexual health screenings, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), condoms, and treatment for antibiotic treatable infections. If your test result is positive, you can take medicine to treat HIV to help you live a long, healthy life and protect others.
All results and conversations are confidential.