by wrvthrives | Oct 21, 2016 | Events/Activities
This year, the Drug Enforcement Administration is advertising a “Drug Take Back Day”, taking place on October 22, 2016 between 10 am and 2 pm. This day aims to provide a convenient and safe way to dispose of your unused and out of date prescription pills,...
by wrvthrives | Oct 12, 2016 | Events/Activities
Every year Leland and Gray Union Middle and High school puts on an event called “Rocktoberfest”, to kick off the start of fall. The event takes place here on school campus, where there are many fun activities, such as music, a fire, a bouncy house, dancing...
by wrvthrives | Sep 8, 2016 | Events/Activities
According to the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior survey, 1 in 4 high school students in the WCSU have smoked marijuana in the past 30 days. The good news is, this number has decreased slightly since 2013. The bad news? 25% of kids is still a high percentage! Marijuana use...
by wrvthrives | Aug 10, 2016 | Events/Activities
Though school is out, our prevention work continues! This summer has been filled with farmer’s markets, SEEK camp and a conference in Alabama for our Thrives staff. This week however, we are back in the office and feeling a bit disconnected from the West River...
by wrvthrives | Jul 5, 2016 | Events/Activities
Come by our new office space on Sawdust Alley to have food and learn about this year’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey results for the WCSU!
by wrvthrives | Jul 5, 2016 | Events/Activities
Dear Friends, As I reflect on the work of West River Valley Thrives over the past year, I am reminded of our challenges, encouraged by our successes, and hopeful as I look toward the future of the coalition. Thrives has experienced some significant transitions this...
