Spread Knowledge and Save Lives: Fentanyl Poisoning is Devastating Families
Watch: The First Lady sits down with Virginia parents who tell their family's story.
Watch Attorney General Jason Miyares' message.
One Pill Can Kill
Visit the DEA's Get Smart About Drugs website to learn more about the drugs that can cause serious harm to you and your loved ones, including fentanyl.
Watch the Ad Council's message on the dangers of fentanyl poisoning featuring former drug dealers.
The Real Deal
If you or someone you know struggles with drug addiction, find help, spread the word about the dangers of drug use and fentanyl poisoning and learn how to use naloxone.
Pictured: The Governor and First Lady receive REVIVE! opioid overdose and naloxone training.
Equip Yourself
Visit the First Lady's website for resources on physical and mental wellbeing, including Virginia Community Service Boards (CSBs), REVIVE! opioid overdose and naloxone education and mental health first aid.
Governor Youngkin speaks to the "Right Help, Right Now" transformational behavioral health care plan.
Prioritizing Behavioral Health
The substance abuse crisis was a key focal point in the Governor's State of the Commonwealth address last week as the General Assembly session gets underway. Click below to watch the speech.
Pictured: The Y Street Leadership Team at their leadership summit in Richmond in 2022.
Support Healthy Choices
Each year, the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) hosts Healthy Youth Day at the Virginia State Capitol, encouraging youth to make healthy choices for themselves. Learn more about Y Street, VFHY's volunteer initiative for high schoolers to live healthy lives.
Pictured: The First Lady joined the Virginia Federation of Republican Women for a fireside chat in January.
Wear Red on February 3
Show your support and spread awareness for heart disease by donning a red article of clothing or your favorite red accessory. February is recognized nationwide as American Heart Month by the American Heart Association.
Laurie Francis, executive assistant to the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, and her husband Randy found themselves caring for their granddaughter, Alex, after she was born addicted to heroin.
The First Lady is committed to championing workforce preparedness through her Women+girls (W+g) initiative.
Browse Workforce Preparedness Resources
Visit the First Lady's website for resources on workforce preparedness, including training programs, apprenticeships, job seeker assistance and veteran support.
The First Lady joined Secretary Guidera and Superintendent Balow at the VDOE in January.
Championing Education
Thank you to the dedicated Virginia Department of Education for working so hard for students, parents, teachers and administrators and providing resources for parents and families. Visit the VDOE's parental resources page below.
NEW: View the pieces in the Art Experience at the Executive Mansion in person or online!
On the Wall
Visit us on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn more about Virginia's home and see the Art Experience! Can't visit in person? Visit our website to view the artwork room by room and learn about the Mansion's grounds, historic features and happenings.
