February 2022
February Updates
Hanover Cares Coalition Meeting
Join Hanover Cares on March 16th from
12-1:30 pm for our bi-monthly coalition meeting. Register here to get the meeting link and let us know you're coming.

Not a member of Hanover Cares?
Fill out this form and join us in our mission of substance-use prevention and we'll see you in the meeting to share the latest community updates!

Also, click here or check the physical copy of the January 26th Mechanicsville Local and look out for our ad on page 5!
Teens Care Too
Check out the video campaign that Teens Care Too put together in their work to Crush Drinking Culture!

Follow @HanoverCaresTC2 on Instagram to meet our teens and stay updated on all of their work!
General Assembly Updates
The Virginia General Assembly is currently in session! As Virginia substance use prevention bills of interest are in discussion, here is a list of things you can do to make your opinion heard:

  • Understand the General Assembly here
  • Access the VA General Assembly website here
  • Access the VA LIS System here
  • Access Legislative Committees here
  • Access the Legislative Committee schedule here
  • Find out more about Cannabis in Virginia here
  • View our Bill Tracker here
  • View the Legislative Committee Meeting schedule here
  • Access Legislative Committee member list here
  • Identify who your legislators are by visiting this link
  • Record your legislators on our spreadsheet here
  • Reach out to your legislators and begin making appointments for our Virtual Rally Week and use this template for guiding communication
  • Record your meetings on our spreadsheet here
  • Attend committee meetings and take notes, then upload those documents to this folder
  • Thank your legislator for taking the time to meet with you

To learn more, look up your legislator here and check out the 2022 Virginia General Assembly substance use prevention bills of interest on the CCoVA Bill Tracking Sheet.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing: "Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention" Guide

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing recently released a "Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention" guide for youth-serving providers. The guide is designed to equip youth-serving providers with substance use prevention messaging and share guidance on how to effectively deploy substance-use prevention messaging with middle and high school-aged youth.

Check out this guide and other helpful resources from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing here.
Save the Dates
Community Coalitions of Virginia (CCoVA) Meeting

Join the Community Coalitions of Virginia on February 7th from 11 am-1 pm for a monthly membership meeting.

Register here, and check out the CCoVA website for more resources on substance misuse prevention.

Monthly REVIVE! Training:
Every 2nd Wednesday and 3rd Thursday

Learn how to save someone's life from an opioid overdose using Narcan during free training on Zoom.

Advanced registration is required to participate in this FREE training.

Free Virtual Webinar: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Building Self-Healing Communities

Register for the webinar on
or for the webinar

When children experience traumatic events, it can have lasting effects on their mental health and wellbeing. These events are called ACEs.

This important training helps raise awareness and provide resources in an effort to reduce ACEs, foster resilience, and improve the overall health of our communities.

VDH Tobacco Control Program:
Tobacco-Free Tuesdays

Register now for Tobacco Free Tuesday webinar on February 15th at 10 AM to join Dr. Phillip Duncan, a cardiologist and Board President of the American Heart Association's Richmond Board in discussing the health risks of tobacco use.

Don't forget to add the Zoom meeting to your calendar after you get your confirmation email. A recording will be sent out to all those who register as well.

National Guard Presents:
Human Trafficking Presentation

The Virginia Army National Guard Drug Task Force and the Department of Homeland Security will be hosting a Human Trafficking Presentation on Monday, February 28th from 10-12 pm at 3300 Courthouse Road, Richmond, VA, 23236 to discuss Human Trafficking Victim issues and Homeland Security Investigations resources.

To find out more information and register, email Staff Sargeant Graves at Wayne.b.graves.mil@army.mil with your organization name, your name, and the number of attendees.

Keeping Teens Safe Presentation:
March 10, 2022, 7-9 pm

Save the date for our virtual 'Keeping Teens Safe' workshop on March 10th from 7-9 pm. This collaborative community event will focus on teens and family conversations around mental wellness, self-care, and resilience, offering tangible resources and conversation strategies to start in the home. 

Registration is forthcoming for this virtual event.
Support Hanover Cares

As a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, Hanover Cares relies on the financial contributions of its community members. With your support, we can continue to provide prevention initiatives across Hanover County! You can support Hanover Cares while you shop for the holiday season on Amazon or while you get groceries from Kroger. Or, you could donate directly to support our mission through Paypal.
Thank you so much for supporting our mission!
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