CVARR - Central Virginia Addiction & Recovery Resources Coalition

The ReCOVEry Cafe
2025-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Connecting Point, 1216 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA
Join us for the JULY COVE event!*Please note this event was scheduled for the first Friday of the month, but due to the July 4th holiday, the event has been moved to July 11*

July Coalition Meeting
2025-07-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual

May 2025 Coalition Meeting
2025-05-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:00 to 5:30 PM to develop and advance our local goals. Community members are encouraged to share insights on substance use and its impact on individuals and families. Joining a meeting is a great first step to get involved in making a difference—come see what we’re all about!

National Drug Take Back Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00

The ReCOVEry Cafe
2025-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 | The Connecting Point, 1216 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA

April 2025 Coalition Meeting
2025-04-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual

March 2025 Coalition Meeting
2025-03-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual

The ReCOVEry Cafe
2025-02-07 17:30 - 19:30

February 2025 Coalition Meeting
2025-02-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual

January 2025 Coalition Meeting
2025-01-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
The CVARR Coalition is now accepting leadership nominations for 2025. Voting will take place at our next meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 4:00-5:30 PM (via Zoom).

Available positions include:

-Coalition Chair
-Coalition Secretary

Workgroup Leads and Co-Leads:
-Community Engagement
-Education and Awareness
-Events, Programs, and Services

Co-lead positions are designed to provide mentorship and guidance, allowing time to learn from the workgroup lead while gaining valuable experience. This structure is in response to feedback from our leadership survey, emphasizing the need for more support and clarity about CVARR leadership roles.

Additional Voting Items:

-Meeting format (virtual or in-person)
-Theme and theme song of the year

To nominate a leader (or yourself), please complete this form: https://forms.gle/TNLfa1qRKYhcRoxf8, one for each nomination.

To become a voting member of CVARR, you must have signed a Coalition Involvement Agreement. If you are unsure about your membership status, please reply to the email to reach the coalition coordinator. To sign the agreement, use this form: https://forms.gle/NckVftQZnzN2aMQ88

We look forward to seeing you on January 7th!

2025 Strategic Planning Session
2024-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Lynchburg Social Services, 99 9th St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
Has substance use affected you or your loved ones? Do you work in the substance use prevention, treatment, or recovery field? Have you seen the effects of substance use negatively impact your community?

We’re inviting YOU to be a part of CVARR’s journey as we develop our 2025 strategic plan and short-term goals in addressing substance use in Central Virginia. Your voice, insights, and experiences are crucial in creating a stronger, safer, healthier community for all. Your voice will directly impact the projects and activities that CVARR implements in 2025!

*Please be sure to RSVP- we have some surprises planned! * Use this link: https://forms.gle/ryuu9CL6frnpRDss7

Hidden in Plain Sight
2024-11-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Great news from the CDC! The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey Report shows a decrease in tobacco and vaping among middle and high school students. This progress highlights the power of prevention and education awareness efforts!

The data: During 2023–2024, among all students, the estimated number who reported current use of any tobacco product decreased from 2.80 to 2.25 million students; e-cigarette use decreased (from 2.13 to 1.63 million students); and hookah use decreased (from 290,000 to 190,000 students). Among high school students, current use of any tobacco product decreased from 12.6% to 10.1% of students, and e-cigarette use decreased from 10.0% to 7.8%.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/pdfs/mm7341a2-H.pdf

Thank you to all the educators, parents, and community leaders working hard to protect our youth. Together, we’re helping more young people make healthier choices every day.

But our work isn’t over. Parents, guardians, and caregivers are invited to attend our upcoming Hidden In Plain Sight presentation to learn how to recognize signs of risky behaviors and help protect youth:
Thursday, November 14th
Lynchburg Public Library
2315 Memorial Avenue
12-2 PM
NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY!

Let’s keep up the momentum! #PreventionWorks #YouthHealth #TobaccoFreeYouth

November 2024 Coalition Meeting
2024-11-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Join us for our monthly meeting. Attending our meetings is a great first step to getting involved in our work! Hear coalition updates, discuss current substance use trends, and help make a difference in our community.
