Henrico Area Prevention Services

05/11/2026

Above the Influence Community Event happening this Wednesday!!!

Join us for Above the Influence, a youth-led community event focused on ma*****na use prevention, youth mental health, and building stronger futures for our young people.

This event is for middle and high school students, parents, caregivers, youth-serving professionals, and community members who care about keeping our youth informed, supported, and empowered.

Come out for real conversations, mental health resources, wellness support, giveaways, and a powerful ThinkFast Interactive Live Experience.

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Oak Avenue Complex
15 S. Oak Avenue, Highland Springs, VA 23075

Register today and be part of the movement. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/above-the-influence-tickets-1987683733554?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/08/2026

We were so proud to see one of our Henrico CONNECT sites highlighted in the recent CBS 6 story featuring Feed More’s Kids Cafe program and the incredible Miss Stacy… whose care, consistency, and dedication help nourish youth across our communities.

Oakland Connect was specifically recognized as a vital community partner… providing more than just food. Through mentoring, tutoring, and safe after school engagement, the program supports youth academically, socially, and emotionally.

While Oakland CONNECT was featured… the impact reaches far beyond one site. All five Henrico CONNECT programs benefit from Feed More’s Kids Cafe partnership… helping ensure youth throughout Henrico have access to meals, support, and care.

This work is about more than food… it’s about community, connection, and showing up for our young people in meaningful ways every single day.

Shout out to Feed More, Kids Cafe, Miss Stacy, and every CONNECT site working together to help our youth feel seen, supported, and fed.

Feed More's Kids Cafe program delivers scratch-made meals and healthy snacks to after-school programs serving children in high-need communities across Central Virginia.

05/08/2026

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04/30/2026

Join us for Above the Influence… a powerful youth-led event bringing middle and high school youth, parents, caregivers, and community together to talk about ma*****na prevention, youth mental health, and protecting our future.

🗓 May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Oak Avenue Complex, Highland Springs
🍽 Free Dinner | 🎤 Youth Led Panel | 🎁 Giveaways

Register today and be part of the movement.

04/24/2026

Henrico... let’s show up for prevention.

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM, bring your old, unwanted, or expired prescription medications to a Henrico Drug Take Back Day location for safe and anonymous disposal.

This is a simple step that makes a big difference... helping reduce access, prevent misuse, and keep our community safer.

You can drop off medications at:

📍 Henrico Public Safety Building
📍 Fairfield Library
📍 Wegmans

Our teens from the Youth Ambassadors program will be helping out at Fairfield Library... so come through and support prevention in action.

04/20/2026

Child abuse is real…
And more often than not… it’s happening in silence.

Not every child is going to speak up.
Not every situation is obvious.
And not every adult is paying attention.

That’s the problem.

Prevention isn’t just about wearing blue or posting ribbons…
It’s about how we show up for the young people around us EVERY day.

👀 Are we paying attention?
👂 Are we really listening?
🗣️ Are we willing to speak up?

Because one safe adult…
ONE… can change everything.

So this month… don’t just be aware.
Be present. Be intentional. Be accountable.💙

04/17/2026

This is your reminder to clean out that medicine cabinet.

Drug Take Back Day is happening on Saturday, April 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Henrico.

Stop by one of three locations to safely and anonymously dispose of old or unneeded prescription medications:

📍 Henrico Public Safety Building
📍 Fairfield Library
📍 Wegmans

Our Youth Ambassadors will be out supporting the effort at Fairfield Library, and we would love to see the community show up strong.

Unused medications left in the home can be dangerous and can easily end up in the wrong hands. Let’s do our part to protect our youth, families, and community.

04/17/2026

We’re deep in the trenches planning something powerful for our youth and families… and trust me, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Above the Influence is a youth-led community event focused on real conversations around ma*****na use, mental health, and making choices that protect your future.

This space is for:
✔ Middle and high school students
✔ Parents and caregivers
✔ Community members who support youth

No lectures… just real talk, real experiences, and real tools you can actually use.

🗓 May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Oak Ave Complex 15 South Oak Avenue, Highland Springs

Flyer + registration link drops Monday… but for now, go ahead and save the date and plan to be in the room.

We’re building this with intention… You want this on your calendar!

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04/15/2026

Join us for Community Connections Day as we bring resources, support, and real conversations directly into our neighborhoods.

🗓️ Saturday, April 18
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 Maple Springs Apartment Homes

We’re creating space for the community to connect… access resources… and learn how we can prevent overdoses and protect our people.

Let’s be real overdose rates are rising and our Black men are being impacted at alarming rates.
That means we can’t stay silent and we can’t stay disconnected.

This event is about awareness, prevention, and showing up for each other.

✔️ Free lunch (first 200 guests)
✔️ Employment opportunities
✔️ Giveaways
✔️ Overdose prevention resources

Pull up… bring a friend… bring your family.
Because prevention starts with connection.

04/15/2026

Our Youth Ambassadors are stepping up, speaking out, and leading the conversation on youth ma*****na use and its impact on mental health… and this is one event you don’t want to miss.

🗓️ May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Oak Ave Complex
🥘 Food Included
FREE and Open to the public

This is more than an event… it’s a message from our youth to our community.
Come listen. Come learn. Come support.

Go ahead and save the date now… we’ll see you there.

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