U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) announced $625,000 for community-based coalitions in Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Ashland, Rocky Mount and Luray to help reduce youth substance use.
These coalitions engage multiple community stakeholders to address and prevent youth substance use, according to the senators.
$125,000 distributions
- Faces 4 Change Drug Free Community Coalition in Harrisonburg
- Roanoke Prevention Alliance in Roanoke
- Hanover Cares Coalition in Ashland
- Focusing on Response and Education to Stay Healthy in Rocky Mount
- Page Alliance for Community Action in Luray
“The substance use crisis has tragic impacts for communities across Virginia, and we all need to do more to find solutions to address this epidemic,” said the senators in a news release.
“We’re proud that this federal funding will help communities come together to prevent youth substance use disorder, support young people with substance use disorder and make our communities safer.”
The funding was awarded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug-Free Communities support program.
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