Above: Women’s housing program participants help Charleston shine at the “Team Up to Clean Up” event.
Our organization has been keeping busy during the spring and summer months. We’re beyond grateful for the support of people like you in our community for the endless support of our efforts. We really couldn’t do the life saving work that we do every day without it.
Housing
Summer Activities
Things have been busy in the WVSL Housing program. Participants in Charleston have been enjoying some fun activities such as bowling and going to the movies together.
New Men’s Home in Morgantown
We are thrilled to announce the addition of a new mens home in Morgantown. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of Monongalia County Commissioners Jeff Arnett, Sean Sikora, Tom Bloom, and the West Virginia First Foundation. Thank you on behalf of every life that will be altered for the better because of this home and the families that will be forever changed due to recovery. Together we are rewriting the narrative and making a difference in our community.
Kitchen Item Donations
We need new or lightly used dishes and pots and pans for our housing program! If you can help donate new pots and pans for a good cause please contact our Morgantown team by calling 304-602-3305 or email Elisha at elisha@wvsls.com to arrange drop-off.
Peers
Peers at Cheat Fest
This year we were proud to host an alcohol and substance free space at Cheat Fest! The space offered camaraderie and resources to attendees in recovery. The tent had certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists working at the table who were happy to answer any questions anyone may have regardless of their recovery status.
Box at Tennessee Ave turns 1!
2734 doses of naloxone, 3554 fentanyl test strips, 1681 xylazine test strips- the first year of box at 408 Tennessee Ave in Charleston, WV has been monumental!
Thank You Herb Linn
We’d like to congratulate Herb Linn on his retirement from WVU Health Sciences. Mr. Linn’s contributions to our community and West Virginia peer recovery have been monumental. His varied career led to his leading an effort to plan and implement SUD programs in WV hospital emergency departments. We’d like to applaud him for all his accomplishments and thank him for all of his efforts to address the opioid overdose epidemic in the state.
Police and Peers
From the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office-
“We’re proud to share a powerful and encouraging update from our recent “You Are Not Alone” outreach held on June 18th–19th at the Sheetz in Beckley.
Sgt. B.J. Adkins was notified by Tyson Kincaid and Heather Williams, peer specialists with the “Peers and Police” program, that two individuals they engaged with during the event have entered treatment today! Heather is a peer specialist with the BCPD and Tyson works out of Fayette County but also helps out in Raleigh County.
While not everyone may be ready in the moment, these outreach efforts plant the seed. Thanks to the dedication and follow-up by Tyson and Heather, help was available when these individuals decided they were ready.
Sheriff Frank Priddy and Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton want to extend their sincere thanks to both Tyson Kincaid and Heather Williams for their continued commitment to helping those in need.
This is proof that the outreach works. It shows that through compassion, consistency, and collaboration, real change is possible. We’re proud to continue working with the “Peers and Police” program and all others who make this mission a reality.”
Tyson says that he’s thankful to have been a hand in helping Raleigh County get involved with the Police and Peers program, which uses a variety of ways to help individuals find their very own recovery journey.
Behavioral Health
We are so excited to announce that we are growing our behavioral health team! Welcome Avery Tillier and AnnaMarie “Annie” D’Annunzio to the WVSL family.
At WVSL Behavioral Health, our objective is to deliver outstanding care within a compassionate and non-judgmental setting.
In-person and telehealth appointments are available now! Want to schedule an appointment? Email admission@WVSLS or call 304-413-4301
Initial Opportunity Grant
We are honored to be one of the recipients of the Initial Opportunity Grant awarded by the West Virginia First Foundation . Congratulations to all of the fellow recipients who are leading the way with community centered solutions through prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Events
Kickoff to Recovery
Join us in Charleston on August 31st for Kickoff to Recovery . This family friendly event will be full of fun, including our first annual games tournament! We are currently seeking sponsors, vendors, and raffle items. If you’d like to help out, please reach out to Elisha at elisha@wvsls.com.
Want to sign up for the games tournament? Place your donation and secure your spot today: https://givebutter.com/WVSL-KickoffToRecovery
A huge shoutout to our growing list of sponsors for their incredible generosity:
The Kimble Foundation, Pyramid Healthcare, Edward Marks, and Montani Mechanical Group
Rally for Recovery
Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Rally for Recovery! We had an amazing day and are beyond appreciative of our staff, golfers, sponsors, raffle donors and the Lakeview staff for all of their help in making the event a success.
Trainings
WVSL Solutions will be providing a virtual PRSS recertification training on August 11th, 12th, and 13td via ZOOM. This training will provide you with all CE hours required for recertification. The cost of the training will be $100.00 per person.
Sign up here: https://givebutter.com/prss_recert
April 1st– June 30th 2025
Housing Program Participants: 35 – Naloxone Distributed: 2041 – Housing Referrals: 221 –Inpatient Referrals: 213 – Outpatient Referrals: 166
Thank you for being a part of our community. We’re honored to have you on our team, and couldn’t do this work without you!
WVSL Solutions