Mental Health Care Heroes
We are so excited to have our very own Jon Dower featured in WV Living Magazine ‘s feature of “Mental Health Care Heroes” sponsored by Moodr Health . In the feature Jon discusses not only his own recovery journey, but also how we can use education as a tool to help us help others.
“I want to be able to help everyone, which is not realistic or attainable. But if I’m in a classroom teaching 30 human beings, I can have a ripple effect by sharing the skills and the underlying fabric of how to treat this condition.”
Upcoming Trainings and Events
Trainings
We are offering two trainings this spring! Join us virtually for our 6 hour Ethics training on May 1st or come join our 6 week PRSS Basics course every Tuesday starting May 6th.
6 Hour Ethics Training Signup // PRSS Basics Class Signup
Fundraisers
Paint Night to Support the Cathy Yura Scholarship Fund
Join us for some fun at the Wow! Factory for a great cause while you’re guided step by step through a painting by one of our instructors! No experience necessary! Cost is $35, includes all supplies to create an 11×14″ canvas painting and a $10 donation to benefit West Virginia Sober Living Solutions’ Cathy Yura Recovery Scholarship!
WVSL Solutions in partnership with WVU Collegiate Recovery Program, created the Cathy Yura Recovery Scholarship 5 years ago to celebrate and continue her amazing work as a psychologist and former director of the WVU Collegiate Recovery program.
In honor of Cathy Yura’s 40 plus years of service at WVU, WVU Collegiate Recovery and West Virginia Sober Living have awarded 8 students in recovery with $1,000 scholarships since 2020. Help us help these students succeed. You can learn more about this scholarship here: https://recovery.wvu.edu/scholarships
Registration is required so call the studio at (304)599-2969 or Sign up here .
Rally for Recovery- Sign Up Your Golf Team Today!
Come golf with us in June! The annual Rally for Recovery golf tournament is June 14 at 9 a.m. at Lakeview Golf Resort.
In addition to a day of golf, you can also look forward to various raffles and prizes, a catered meal, and knowing that you helped support our programs and promoting recovery in WV! Sign your team up today: https://zfrmz.com/Fns9DMzOQti4R43hNMkm or email Teisha at [email protected]
This golf tournament benefits WVSL Solutions and is currently seeking sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s tournament or signing up your team, please contact Teisha Prim at [email protected] for more information on how you can help!
Kickoff to Recovery- Save the Date!
This fun and community focused celebration will be filled with family friendly activities & community resources. Join us on August 31st, 2025 on Magic Island in Charleston for our 4th annual celebration of recovery with community resources, vendors and so much more!
Would you like to help support this event and our organization? Sponsoring is a great way to lend a hand! Available to individuals, organizations, and businesses, you can download our sponsorship packet below or email Ashley at [email protected] .
Peers News
Charleston Peers attend monthly SOAR Mutual Aid Fairs
Morgantown Peers receive training in mental health first aid
PAARI National Law Enforcement Summit 2025
Our Peers Travis and Liz recently participated in the PAARI – Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative National Law Enforcement Summit. This two-day convening brought together police, public safety, and public health leaders from across the country at any stage of creating or engaging in non-arrest deflection programs that provide paths to treatment and recovery.
Housing News
Watching the Superbowl in Morgantown
Our Morgantown Housing Program participants all gathered together during the Superbowl to share a night of food and fun while watching the big game! 
Congrats to all of this quarter’s housing program graduates!
Brittany, LaRaya, Shilyn are some of our most recent graduates of our housing program. We are so proud of everyone’s hard work and can’t wait to see everything that they accomplish from here.
Behavioral Health
New in June 2025- Introducing Avery Tillier!
In June 2025 we will have a new Therapist at WVSL Behavioral Health. Avery recieved her Master of Social Work (MSW) at West Virginia University. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Central Michigan University, specializing in Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment.
Avery has a professional background including positions at both Healthy Minds Center- Chestnut Ridge and J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. In addition to her academic and professional work, Avery has demonstrated strong leadership in student organizations and has been actively involved in community service initiatives aimed at addressing local needs. Outside of professional endeavors, Avery values time with family and friends including adventuring with her two dogs.
Kroger Rewards Points
WVSL Solutions Merchandise now available
Want to support WVSL Solutions and look great doing it? We just launched our online fundraising shop! A portion of all purchases will go directly toward supporting our programs: https://www.bonfire.com/store/wvsl-solutions/
We’re so grateful for your continued support and for being a part of our community.
Jan 1st- March 31st 2025
Housing Program Participants: 104 – Naloxone Distributed: 1450 – Housing Connections: 217 – Interactions: 3,785 Treatment Connections: 306