Today WVSU received its six "Naloxboxes" containing Narcan if needed to counter effects from an opioid overdose. The boxes are a part of the "Be The One" initiative created by West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network and West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute, Inc. to make #Naloxone more accessible. Learn more: bit.ly/3Gjvedz

Be The One is partnering with the SAFE Project to offer a one-of-a-kind recovery ally training. This training can be presented as well as taken asynchronously online, on your own time! We’ll post more updates as they come! #BeTheOne

February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Month. Collegiate Recovery not only provides services for substance use disorder, but also for eating disorders as well. Join us as we take a look into the impact of eating disorders throughout the month. #SeeTheChange #NEDA

WVCRN is celebrating Black History Month by looking back at historical icons! We’ll start off with Frederick Douglass, who not only fought for equality but for his recovery too. #BlackHistoryMonth

Oftentimes, the media can portray eating disorders while targeting females. This can create even more stigma! While the majority of individuals who have an eating disorder are female, males represent one-fourth of individuals with anorexia nervosa. #NEDA

Are you following us on all platforms? Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

Seeking relationships that provide support, love, and hope is an important step in the road to recovery. However, maintaining healthy relationships in recovery can be challenging. Remember the value of healthy relationships should be mutual. #recovery

Today, we’re looking at another black icon, Serena Williams, who reminds us that the road to recovery equals success! #BlackHistoryMonth

We are proud to offer an innovative Be The One naloxone training, which you can take from anywhere on your own time! Click the link below to access the Be The One asynchronous online naloxone training: wvdii.thinkific.com/courses/betheo… #naloxone #recovery #training

Wrapping up our look at Eating Disorder Awareness Month, we look at youth dieting. Positive body image is important to maintain, as excessive dieting and exercise can become unhealthy. #SeeTheChange

Join us Tuesday, March 8 at 12:00 Noon for our next issue of Recovery Matters, premiering live on Facebook. We will be interviewing Honesty Liller, CEO of the McShin Foundation and author of 'Scattered Pink: A Diary of a Woman in Recovery', discussing her journey to recovery.

Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day. Take the time today to practice self-care and be sure to check in on those around you. Remember, you are worthy of happiness. #WorldTeenMentalWellnessDay

To kick off Problem Gambling Awareness Month, we want to share West Virginia’s 24/7 gambling problem helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), offered by our friends at The Problem Gambling Help Network of WV. Visit their website, 1800gambler.net. #PGAM2022

We touched up our logo, giving it a bit of color. What do you all think?

In honor of #InternationalWomensMonth, we're featuring 'Women In Recovery' throughout March. If you would like to be featured, email our communications specialist, Trevor Darago, at [email protected]. Additional Sponsors: Movable | West Virginia Recovery Advocacy Project

Today is Take Down Tobacco's National Day of Action! Bluefield State Collegiate Recovery Community joined forces with Recovery Point West Virginia to pick up cigarette butts on BSC's campus. Learn more at takedowntobacco.org

April is National Volunteer Month! It’s a great time of year to step out of your comfort zone and volunteer your time for a greater cause. For organizations that have regular volunteers, be sure to recognize or honor those individuals this April. #NationalVolunteerMonth

Stigmas, restrictions and stereotypes of the formerly incarcerated create the #secondprison. Let's unlock potential >> bit.ly/2NrBF9g

The WV Collegiate Recovery Network hosted Tipping the Pain Scale at Concord University. Bringing awareness to stigma and overcoming barriers in SUD & Mental Health Disorders.

Governor Jim Justice declares April Alcohol Awareness Month in West Virginia!