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www.hanover-cares.org Our Vision:
Hanover youth make healthy drug-free choices.

Our Mission:
Hanover Cares is dedicated to eliminating the use of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs among Hanover County youth, through education and community collaboration.

08/26/2026

Join a REVIVE! training to learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose, 6-7 PM EST on the fourth Thursday of each month, until October 2026. The next virtual training is TOMORROW, August 27th. Find more information: bit.ly/bhwrevive

08/24/2026

Remember, it is safe to administer Naloxone even if you are unsure the overdose is opioid-related. Additional doses of Naloxone may be given every 2 to 3 minutes until emergency medical assistance arrives in the event the individual is not responding.

By completing this form: https://ow.ly/lvb150ZC88M , Hanover County residents can receive free Naloxone by mail.

Source:
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/208969s000lbl.pdf?utm_source

08/22/2026

Here are 5 things to look out for if you suspect someone is experiencing an opioid overdose, and what to do in the event of an emergency. Remember, it is safe to administer Naloxone even if you are unsure if the overdose is opioid-related. Call 911 and stay by their side, ensuring they are breathing properly while help arrives.

Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/reversing-overdose/about-naloxone.html
https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/prevention/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/stop-overdose/response/index.html
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/naloxone/prevention/
https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/overdose-prevention/opioid-overdose-reversal

08/19/2026

Did you know Virginia saw a 23% decrease in drug overdose deaths in 2025? While this is encouraging progress, we still have a lot of work to do. Continued prevention efforts through education and expanding the knowledge of community resources available to you is important to making a difference.

Source: Virginia Department of Health, preliminary 2025 data.

https://ow.ly/LJo750ZBcYX

08/16/2026

Thank you Cailey for sharing your story with Hanover Cares! Any prescribed medication can be dangerous, and enticing, to children. That's why it is important to securely store medication and dispose of all unused medication. The Hanover County Community Services Board, the Hanover Health Department, and the Hanover Opioid Task Force offer free resources to try to prevent emergencies. We are glad that Cailey is safe and well, and hopeful to expand the usage of medication lockboxes to try to prevent accidents like these in the future.

08/14/2026

Overdoses can happen to anyone, whether someone is taking a prescription opioid, someone is unknowingly exposed to fentanyl, or even a stranger in an emergency. Carrying naloxone is being prepared to save a life.

There are many local community resources, including Hanover's Naloxone by-mail program, that allow you to carry this life-saving tool in the event of an emergency. You never know who might need it.

08/13/2026

It was great to have attended the HCPS neighborhood events this year! Our final tabling was at Elmont Elementary, and we enjoyed passing out our resources and merchandise to all of the Hanover students who came out. Being able to impact the Hanover County youth is a large part of the Hanover Cares mission, so we were grateful to be included in such a meaningful experience. Thanks to all who attended the events, and thank you to all who planned them!

08/12/2026

Given it is Overdose Awareness Month, here is a local community resource that all Hanover County residents can receive for free, delivered to their homes! Naloxone is a simple to use, yet lifesaving tool, in the event of an overdose.

Remember, overdose can impact anyone, even those who are not struggling with addiction. Carrying naloxone can prevent the loss of a life in the event of an overdose. Scan to get yours today, or visit https://www.hanoverbhw.com/277/REVIVE-Naloxone-Training-and-Opioid-Educ for more information/trainings.

08/04/2026

Hanover Cares was proud to attend the National Night Out Kickoff Event on August 1, where we connected with several community members, as well as shared our resources and Hanover Cares merchandise.

Today, our board partner, the Ashland Police Department, is hosting Ashland’s National Night Out celebration from 4:00–6:00 PM at Pufferbelly Park! Enjoy free hot dogs, Kona Ice, and a performance by Jonathan Austin, and meet the first responders & organizations dedicated to keeping our community safe.

We had a great time at the kickoff event and hope to see our community, and communities across the country, celebrating National Night Out together!

08/03/2026

August is National Overdose Awareness month, and August 31st will be the 25th year that Overdose Awareness Day will be recognized. Reducing the risk of overdose starts with open conversations and breaking down the stigma surrounding substance use. By treating others with compassion and being understanding, we create opportunities for people to seek support & access treatment.

To begin these open conversations, Hanover Cares will be sharing facts & statistics, prevention tips, and highlight local resources or ways to get involved. Your willingness to learn, share information, and recognize the impact of overdose in our community could help save a life.

Address

12300 Washington Highway
Ashland, VA
23005

Telephone

+18045646119

Website

http://www.hanover-cares.org/

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