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Virginia In Numbers Virginia Prevention Works!

WebVirginia is working to address specific behavioral health and substance use issues across the state. Key areas of focus for Virginia’s prevention efforts include: youth alcohol use, …

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WebWelcome to the Virginia Prevention Works Behavioral Health Wellness Portal! Information provided here is for people working in the field of behavioral health prevention. Virginia …

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About Us Virginia Prevention Works!

WebAbout OBHW. The Office of Behavioral Health Wellness (OBHW) within the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is the “A” team …

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Our Initiatives Virginia Prevention Works!

WebCommunity coalitions are at the heart of local efforts to promote wellness and prevent substance misuse. Virginia is fortunate to have more than 50 community coalitions that …

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Virginia SEOW Virginia Prevention Works!

WebThe Virginia SEOW aims to develop deliverables that demonstrate how data from different agencies can be used together to tell the full story of substance use and behavioral …

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Suicide Prevention Virginia Prevention Works!

WebThe state of Virginia has a suicide rate of 13.3% per 100,000 people (2019). To address this, Virginia’s Office of Behavioral Health and Wellness is implementing suicide prevention …

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Virginia Prevention Works!

WebThe Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study was conducted in 1995-1997 by Kaiser to link between childhood abuse and later-life health. ACEs are …

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Behavioral Health Equity Virginia Prevention Works!

WebDBHDS hosts an annual Behavioral Health Equity Summit where local mental health agencies gather to learn about a variety of equity-oriented topics including: Attendees of …

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Why Prevention Matters Virginia Prevention Works!

WebSubstance misuse not only affects the wellbeing of individuals, but at a larger scale, the US economy loses $740 billion each year due to substance misuse. For every dollar spent …

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Gaming and Gambling Virginia Prevention Works!

WebThe program works with the 40 CSB’s to deliver services and in partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services Office of Recovery …

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Youth Tobacco Access Prevention Virginia Prevention Works!

WebSynar is an amendment that was created in 1992 that enforces laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco products to minors. As a result, Virginia can conduct random inspections of …

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Activate Your Wellness Virginia Prevention Works!

WebEvery day brings new challenges and opportunities as communities face serious issues. This can be hard emotionally, financially, spiritually, environmentally, and even …

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Community Coalition Development Virginia Prevention Works!

WebCommunity Coalition Development. Community coalitions work to promote wellness and prevent unhealthy substance use. Virginia is fortunate to have more than 50 volunteer …

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Mental Health Promotion Virginia Prevention Works!

WebMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an eight hour skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. MHFA is designed to give …

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Refugee, Asylee, and Immigrant Services

WebImmigrants, refugees, and asylees come to the United States for many reasons. Specifically for refugees and asylees, it is usually due to fear or lack of safety from their communities …

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Fact Sheet#2 Activate Your Wellness

Web5. To prevent spending more than you budgeted, LEAVE CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AT HOME. 6. TAKE BREAKSfrequently to give your brain, eyes, and wallet some rest. 7. …

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Wellness Well·ness /’welnəs/

WebWriting down thoughts, feelings, ideas and experiences. 7. Money that is kept aside for future use. 8. Providing encouragement or help to someone. 9. The physical …

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Virginia State Opioid

WebThe State Opioid Response (SOR) grant is a formula grant distributed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to the Virginia Department …

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Unfazed Content Package Launch Kit

WebUnfazed assets were developed for Virginia teens, aged 13 to 18 who may consider using cannabis now, or in the future. The content was created for utilization at any frequency, …

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