Programs & Activities
Prevention Roundtable
RAYSAC coordinates this annual event focused on the latest in substance abuse prevention and opioid addiction education. We strive to promote innovation and community collaboration to prevent addiction and invite speakers and educators to bring cutting edge substance use prevention information to our attendees.
OpioidWISE
An educational program that began in response to many troubling overdose stories from high schools across Virginia, that has evolved to address middle school age, high school age, and even adults with facts and safety information about the risks involved with opioids and counterfeit medications. To learn how your organization can host a presentation, email raysacorg@gmail.com!
DEA National Drug Take Back
RAYSAC helps raise community awareness of the dangers of prescription drug abuse and supports proper disposal of unwanted medications.
Red Ribbon Week
A national coordination of drug prevention awareness activities in the Roanoke Valley every October. RAYSAC is the proud sponsor of valley-wide contests and programs involving several school districts in our area.
Coalition Meetings
We meet on the second Thursday of every month at 3:30pm, via Zoom. A group of community members, partners, and stakeholders who have joined RAYSAC to actively participate in community prevention efforts. We would love to have you join us.
Youth Membership
RAYSAC encourages teens to take a stake in their own health and wellness, and our programs all include youth input and participation where applicable. After school, youth are encouraged to join our coalition meetings every second Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. If you or your teen is interested, click “Join us” above and mention that you are a youth interested in our program.
Partners
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare | Botetourt County Public Schools | Botetourt Prevention Coalition | Casa Latina | City of Roanoke | Craig County Public Schools | DownHome Pharmacy | Drug Enforcement Administration | Family Services of Roanoke Valley | Goodwill Youth HQ | Intercept Health | Local Office on Aging | Market Street Pharmacy | Mount Regis Center | mpiTOO | Office of the Attorney General | Prevention Council of Roanoke County | Radford Carilion Student Nurse Organization | Roanoke City Public Schools | Roanoke County Public Schools | Roanoke Police Department | Roanoke Prevention Alliance | Roanoke Valley Collective Response | Salem Prevention Planning Team | Salem Public Schools | Thrive by Heart | Virginia Department of Health | Western Virginia Water Authority | YALE Program at TAP | Youth Haven | YOVASO
Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition
Contact Us
Address: Attn: RAYSAC 1315 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 | Phone: 540.982.1427 | Email: raysacorg@gmail.com