West Union, WV— June 30th, 2021 — In an effort to measure changes in behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, regional substance use prevention leaders administered a survey from January – May this year. The survey assessed past 30 day use of substances among residents aged 18 and up in Barbour, Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, and Upshur Counties.
Residents were invited to fill out the survey and enter for their chance to win an Apple iPad Mini for their efforts. At the end of the survey period, those who submitted their name for a chance to win were randomly drawn, and the iPads were awarded. In Doddridge, Kim Bumgardner of West Union was the winner of a brand-new iPad! (picture attached)
Prevention Lead Organizations are located in six regions throughout the state. These leads have extensive training and experience related to prevention, and coordinate efforts among county coalitions and other specialists. They provide services such as information dissemination, education, alternatives, problem ID and referral, community-based processes, and environmental strategies. West Virginia Prevention Solutions is the Region 4 Prevention Lead Organization in the prevention infrastructure. Our staff are trained in prevention best practices and most are certified Prevention Specialists. This staff assists at the local level in partnership with Doddridge County Prevention Partnership to deliver strengths-based, culturally appropriate services to our community.
If you would like more information or would like to join the coalition, the Doddridge County Prevention Partnership meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30am at the old West Union Grade School(ground floor).
You can find the DCPP on Facebook @ Doddridge County Prevention Partnership – DCPP – West Union, West Virginia
Brian Lipscomb Prevention Coordinator — 304-666-1100
[email protected]