Partnership for Community Wellness

08/25/2026

Thank you to Here @ Home for having Niles Comer on your show to talk about how Partnership for Community Wellness is reaching high school students in our area.

Visit https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/08/20/strong-minds-strong-start-here-home-looks-mental-health-struggles-kids-go-back-school/ to learn more!

08/21/2026

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

One conversation can make a difference. Today, we encourage everyone to learn the facts about fentanyl and share information with the people they care about. Having real conversations about fentanyl and other drugs can help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and could encourage someone to seek help before it's too late.

Visit www.thepcw.org/resources/lets-talk-about-fentanyl today for more information.

08/13/2026

Join us Wednesday, August 26, from 5-7 PM at the Taubman Museum of Art to Honor Overdose Awareness Day.

This special evening, hosted by Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, will bring our community together to honor the lives lost to overdose, support those impacted, and raise awareness about overdose prevention. Together, we'll remember loved ones, learn about local resources, and create space for healing, hope, and remembrance.

The event will include:
• A Memorial Wall where you can bring a photo of a loved one
• A tribute slideshow honoring those we've lost
• Community organizations offering prevention, treatment, recovery, and support resources

Everyone is welcome.

Visit www.facebook.com/events/4408855762721043 to learn more and to RSVP to this event on Facebook.

08/06/2026

August is Overdose Awareness Month.

Overdose prevention starts with education.

Learning about the risks of substance use, recognizing the signs of an overdose, and knowing how to respond can help save lives. Sharing information and encouraging open conversations helps strengthen our communities and supports those who may be struggling.

Visit www.thepcw.org/prevention-resources to learn more about the resources we offer.

07/30/2026

With temperatures soaring, it can be difficult to get your kids outside. Kids may not want to spend time in the heat, which often results in spending all day on a screen!

There are many fun activities that involve nature. Here are some outside activities that inspire your kids to be creative and keep cool:
- Plant peppermint, spearmint, and other aromatic brews to start an indoor tea garden
- Create a makeshift sprinkler using old water bottles, pool noodles and a outdoor water system
- Mix water with chalk and paint the sidewalk

To learn more about the importance of independent playtime, visit: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/growing-independence-tips-parents-toddlers-and-twos

07/29/2026

With school out for the summer, kids have more freedom in how they can spend their summer days.

Some kids go and seek adventures through video games. However, digital escapism can have negative effects on your child’s mental and behavioral health and encourage over-engagement according to the Institution of Digital Media and Child Development.

But there is plenty of adventure in the physical world as well.

To help keep your child out of the digital landscape, try these excursions:
- Take a trip to the library to find a new adventure.
- Visit a new park to test out new equipment and make new friends.
- Design a dinner menu, get the ingredients, and make the dinner courses at home.

To learn more about video games can affect child development, visit: https://www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explore/research/video-gaming-and-youth

06/24/2026

Join Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project and PA Unplugged for a webinar on EdTech Reform in Action with Dr. Greg Taranto & Mr. Jason Bing.

Today, Wednesday, June 24th at 8:00 PM ET.

Dr. Greg Taranto, superintendent of Canon McMillan, a large school district outside of Pittsburgh, PA and Mr. Jason Bing, superintendent of the School District of South Orange & Maplewood, in Maplewood, NJ.

Both school districts recently made national waves with the announcements about transitioning away from 1:1 devices in the elementary levels. However both Dr. Taranto and Mr Bing’s leadership in EdTech reform does not start or stop there.

Learn more about the amazing, data-driven changes they are making in their schools, ask questions, and leave ready to continue productive conversations with your school district.

To register, visit:

A community-built collection of local events supporting healthier tech boundaries and stronger communities for our children. Find and connect with other advocates.

06/23/2026

As we continue recognizing June as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to shine a light on the mental health of men from all backgrounds — Black, Latino, Asian, Indigenous, White, multiracial, and every community represented among us.

Too often, men are expected to carry pain in silence while facing daily pressures, stress, trauma, cultural expectations, and emotional burdens alone. For many men of color, these challenges can be compounded by stigma, discrimination, and barriers to accessing support.

Mental health struggles are real, and no one should feel ashamed to ask for help or speak openly about what they’re experiencing.

This month and beyond, let’s continue breaking the stigma by creating safe spaces for healing, honest conversations, therapy, self-care, and community support.

Checking in matters. Listening matters. Support matters. 💙

For resources, visit Prevention Resources - https://thepcw.org/prevention-resources and Cultural Education - https://www.ancestralperspective.com

06/19/2026

🌿 Take a step back from the hustle and reconnect with nature, yourself, and your community.
The Higher Heights Foundation is bringing people together through its Soul Strolls—guided community walks designed to inspire reflection, connection, and wellness. 🌞

Join the Summer Solstice Soul Stroll on Sunday, June 21, at Carvin’s Cove. The walk begins at 11:11 a.m. and offers a meaningful way to celebrate the season while connecting with others in the Roanoke community.

To watch their interview of this week's WDBJ7 Here @ Home, Soul Strolls bring Roanoke community together through nature walks - https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/06/18/soul-strolls-bring-roanoke-community-together-through-nature-walks/

06/17/2026

Join the Friends of Evans Spring and Friends of Washington Park on June 21 at 7 p.m. for the Ancestral Tribute & Healing of the Land event hosted by the Landlords. This free event invites the community to come together and express gratitude, remembrance and collective healing for the land and all it holds.