West Virginia
Stonewall Resort hosts WV National Hunting and Fishing Day events
ROANOKE, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) hosted its annual Hunting and Fishing Day at Stonewall Resort on Saturday, featuring activities made to introduce children to outdoor fun.
Children aged 17 and under were invited to participate in and experience many of the activities and displays with real hands-on learning and instructional opportunities while gaining important knowledge about wildlife, hunting, fishing, firearms safety, and outdoor recreation.
Officials with the WVDNR said West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Day events are a great opportunity for families to learn about nature while enjoying themselves. WVDNR Officer Sgt. Ryan Schafer talked about how important it is to give West Virginia youth outdoor opportunities.
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“Sometimes we put 1,200 kids through this youth challenge, and it introduces a lot of kids that don’t have a chance to hunt and fish, or shoot a firearm, or cast a fishing pole, it gives them an opportunity to come here and do it,” Schafer said.
“And that is our ultimate goal is to get the young generation back into fishing and hunting because a lot of kids, you know, are on the internet and computers and TVs. So, that is our goal here today is to introduce them back into the outdoors. And so far, the count is really good this year for building this back up.”
The event also included samples of wild game, farm-fresh foods, live music, discussions on boating safety and a hunting booth where WVDNR officers could talk to the youth about hunting safety and rules.
You can learn more about West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Day here.
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling is home to West Virginia’s first recovery program designed specifically for young adults, offering a new track aimed at people ages 18 to 24 who are working to overcome substance use disorders.
Youth Services System announced it will offer the recovery track at the McCrary Center in Wheeling for young adults dealing with opioid or stimulant use disorders. The program is designed to provide recovery-focused housing and support services, giving participants a safe, structured environment as they work toward long-term recovery and stability.
“Our transitional living program has been licensed by the Department of Human Services, as well as the Office of Health Facility Licensure. We also achieved the West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residence certification so there will be a lot of oversight in this program. And we look forward to our continued work with them,” YSS CEO Jill Eddy said.
Youth Services System received a one-time grant through the West Virginia Bureau of Behavioral Health to help expand services and launch the new track in Wheeling.
“Research shows that the longer a person is provided a safe space while in recovery, the chances of their success in recovery and remaining sober is definitely increased,” Eddy said.
Services will include substance-free and MAT-friendly housing, peer recovery support, therapy, recovery planning, and overdose prevention education. The program also supports individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and prioritizes high-risk and underserved populations.
More information about Youth Services System is available here.
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) – WestCare West Virginia cut the ribbon for its Hope in the Mountains complex on 22 N. Locust Street. The new facility will treat men with substance abuse issues with the hopes of fighting the drug epidemic in West Virginia.
Each room in the complex includes 56 beds, a television set and clean bathroom. Stephen Wright spoke ahead of the ribbon cutting along with Buckhannon officials. He said this facility differs from others on how they approach treatment.
“We really focus on the individual and the individual needs and focus on their progress in the program versus a number of days that a person is in treatment. So it’s really individualized,” said Stephen Wright, chief operating officer of WestCare Appalachia. “So we still need aftercare, outpatient counseling, and those things. But this really gives an opportunity for an intervention to break that cycle for individuals struggling with addiction. Because lots of times they must be separated from the living circumstances that they’re in at that time.”
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