Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth

09/14/2026

💕 Waynesboro: remember that HERO provides emergency financial assistance with rent and utilities to residents of Waynesboro. You can apply for help on our website (see link in comments).

🏠 We know that these past two weeks have been especially difficult for many families in our area, and we are ready to help!

09/13/2026

Do you know how New Directions Center helps the community? Do you know what population they serve? Well, if not, they are hosting a coffee/breakfast gathering so you can network and get to know more about them!

Enjoy complimentary coffee and light refreshments while learning about New Directions Center's mission, services, and how we support our community.

Already familiar with us? We'd still love to see you! Stop by for a coffee, a bite to eat, and a chance to connect. New Directions Center, Inc.

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

Game night is canceled for tonight, but we have something special planned instead! Join us at the Wayne Theatre at 6:00 PM for a moving documentary screening and live panel discussion hosted by River Ridge Learning Center. Hear inspiring, real-life stories of hope, resilience, and family recovery. Let’s come together to honor National Recovery Month this September! 💜

09/04/2026

September is Recovery Awareness Month, and River Ridge Learning Center is pleased to promote a viewing of the documentary, "Together: Family Recovery." This is a pay-what-you-will event at the Wayne Theatre, on Friday, September 4 at 6:00 PM.

To learn more about our regional recovery school, please visit:

https://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/o/rrlc

09/04/2026

Human trafficking does not always begin with a stranger.

Today, many traffickers also use online spaces to build trust, offer attention or support, and slowly manipulate or exploit a young person over time.

Parents and caregivers can help by staying connected, monitoring their child’s online activity, talking openly about healthy relationships, and paying attention to changes in behavior or digital interactions.

Visit dss.virginia.gov/trafficking for more information on human trafficking signs.

08/31/2026

Did you know August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day? Do you know how to reverse an overdose?

The Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) offers free NARCAN (naloxone) training around the SAW region, as well as free naloxone distribution. NARCAN is an opioid antagonist that will reverse the effects of an overdose. CSHD also offers fentanyl test strips to avoid overdoses.

You can contact them here- https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/central-shenandoah/contact-us

And remember: Under the Good Samaritan Law, you will never be charged for calling for help in the case of an overdose! Be safe, call for help. You could save a life.