...a paradigm, a mindset, a new vision!
PREVENTION FIRST is a proactive, comprehensive stance to showcase the importance of substance abuse prevention throughout West Virginia. This approach provides a clear, consistent, strong message to community members, lawmakers, and other key stakeholders that “prevention” is an integral part of the continuum of care and that prevention is a critical component of any thriving community.
Contact a Prevention Lead Organization to engage with prevention efforts in your region!
Prevention Lead Organizations
Region 1:
Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel Contact:
Lori Bumba
Youth Services System, Inc.
(304) 233-9627
Region 2:
Pendleton, Grant, Hardy, Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Jefferson, Berkeley Contact:
Paige Mathias
Potomac Highlands Guild
304-703-7940
Region 3:
Tyler, Pleasants, Wood, Ritchie, Jackson, Wirt, Roane, Calhoun Contact:
Shelly Mize
Westbrook Health Services
304-485-1721
Region 4:
Monongalia, Preston, Marion, Doddridge, Harrison, Taylor, Barbour, Tucker, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, Braxton
Contact:
Elizabeth Shahan
Harrison Co. FRN
304-423-5049
Region 5:
Mason, Putnam, Kanawha, Clay, Cabell, Wayne, Mingo, Logan, Lincoln, Boone
Contact:
Kim Shoemake
Prestera Center
304-412-7036
Region 6:
Webster, Pocahontas, Nicholas, Fayette, Greenbrier, Raleigh, Summers, Monroe, Wyoming, Mercer, McDowell
Contact:
Kathrn Kandas
Community Connections
304-913-4956
Congratulations to the 1st Annual
2015 WV PREVENTION FIRST Award Winners!
