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Virginia achieved a grade of A- in the Government Performance Project's 'Grading the States 2008' report. Click to learn more.

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

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Office of Substance Abuse Services (OSAS)

Dedicated to Bringing Evidence-based Programming to Communities throughout Virginia

Prevention Services
1220 Bank Street
Richmond, Virginia 23218
Web site: http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Community Services Boards &
Behavioral Health Authority

Map of Commonwealth of Virginia and link to Community Services Board locality search page

To find your Community Service Board (CSB), click on the map of Virginia.

Prevention Corner

Certification is a source of pride in accomplishment; a symbol to the community that the holder continues to develop the skills in working for the betterment of the community.

Logo and link for SACAVA - the Substance Abuse Certification Alliance of Virginia

Board member of ICRC offering certifications for Certified Prevention Professionals ATOD and Generalists. Other certifications offered are CAC, CCJP, and CCS.

Logo and link for RADAR - the Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource Network

Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource Network (RADAR)

Numerous publications are in stock and can be sent to CSB's. Some of the publications include “TIPS FOR TEENS” pamphlets, “Facts for Parents”, “no ID, no tobacco, no excuses.” stickers. To contact, click on " RADAR" button to ask for information.

Link for the 22nd Annual Conference of the National Prevention Network
Link for the PRIDE 2009 World Drug Prevention ConferenceLink for 17th National Leadership Forum of CADCA - the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America

CONTACTS:

Hope Merrick
Prevention Manager, OSAS, Virginia DBHDS
Phone: 804-786-1411
E-mail: Hope.Merrick@dbhds.virginia.gov

Sheree Slater
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 804-225-2312
E-mail: Sheree.Slater@dbhds.virginia.gov

Bernice Morgan
RADAR Network Coordinator
Phone: 804-371-0359
E-mail: Bernice.Morgan@dbhds.virginia.gov

Rae Reed
Prevention Program Consultant
Phone: 804-225-2184
E-mail: Rae.Reed@dbhds.virginia.gov

Mike Olsen
Prevention Program Consultant
Phone: 804-786-0050
E-mail: Michael.Olsen@dbhds.virginia.gov

Marfel Barnett
Kit Prevention (formerly PBPS) Data Coordinator
Phone: 804-786-0918
E-mail: Marfel.Barnett@dbhds.virginia.gov

Link for the 2007 Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies