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DBSA WV was set up at Pierpont Landing Pharmacy in Morgantown, WV on September 25 to promote our services and support Naloxone distribution in this national event (that was started in WV, btw!)

For more information about S.A.L.D. visit SOARWV or the Monongalia County Health Department.

Due to the Buckwheat Festival Fireman’s Parade, the Preston County Support Group meeting normally held on Thursday, September 25th will be moved online to a virtual meeting. Please contact Stacie in advance to get the Zoom link (see Support Group Meeting page for info).

DBSA WV exhibited at West Virginia University’s Mountainlair Student Union in Morgantown on September 18, 2025, alongside other nonprofits and community partners, to promote our services as well as seek student volunteers.

In observance of National Recovery Month, local peer recovery coaches organized the first annual Preston County Recovery Walk on September 13, 2025. The community was invited to gather for the walk at the Kingwood City Pool, as well as explore several local support organizations exhibiting at the event, including DBSA WV. Then we walked through downtown Kingwood, spreading awareness, connection, and hope. Pictured are Stacey Weaver, Executive Director of DBSA WV, and Roger Neptune, administrative assistant.

Members of the Morgantown community commemorated those who passed away from the September 11 attacks by gathering at the Morgantown Readiness Center (Morgantown Armory) on 9/11/25, alongside a resource fair showcasing many resources available to Veterans and First Responders. Staff members Stacie Weaver and Roger Neptune were there to promote DBSA WV alongside 60+ vendors and businesses. There, they met and spoke with many veterans, their families and loved ones.

Staff members Stacie Weaver and Roger Neptune represented DBSA WV at the WV Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Housing Conference on September 9th. The conference was held at Embassy Suites in downtown Charleston, WV. During the conference, Stacie attended the expert-led presentations to expand her peer support knowledge for the benefit of DBSA WV. Roger’s focus was attending our resource table to answer questions, distribute materials, and promote our services. Both staff members made new connections to advance our mission of community, wellness, and hope.