Coalition News & Events
2024 Partners Meetings
All Meetings are virtual and are held from 1 – 3pm.
Please contact Lori Naveda, Fairfax Prevention Coalition Coordinator, at Lori.Naveda@fairfaxcounty.gov if you are interested in attending.
2024 Meeting Schedule
February 14, 2024
March 13, 2024
April 10, special presentation, click to register
May 8, 2024
June 12, 2024
July 10, 2024
August 2024 (No August meeting)
September 11, 2024
October 9, 2024
November 13, 2024
December 11, 2024
Coalition News
Learn Positive, Effective Prevention Messages – April 10th
Don’t miss the Fairfax Prevention Coalition’s April 10th meeting. Our guest speaker will present what you need to know about Positive AND Effective Prevention
National DEA Drug Take Back Day – April 27
Take advantage of a free, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Drug Take Back Day: SATURDAY, April 27, 2024 – 1pm – 2pm
REVIVE Training on Fentanyl Awareness Day – May 7th
On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the Fairfax Prevention Coalition will hold a REVIVE training on May 7, 2024 6:00pm EST. Register Now…
Fentanyl Awareness Day – May 7th
People are dying at alarming rates due to illicit fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid. Spread the word with us on May 7, 2024.
HopeFest 2024 – May 11th
Join the Chris Atwood Foundation for a recovery and family-friendly festival with proceeds to help others access the profound hope of recovery, connection, and peer support.
Young Adult Survey on Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Virginia Youth – Tell us your experiences and opinions on substance use and mental health. You can receive a gift card from Target, Walmart or Chipotle.
Ideas Wanted for Fentanyl Awareness Youth Challenge
Youth Challenge: This challenge is seeking the ideas from U.S. youth, aged 14-18, on a community strategy to increase youth awareness, education, and prevention around the dangers of fentanyl…
National Leadership Forum on Community Change will be Jan 29th at National Harbor
The FPC encourages local community leaders to attend the the Forum on making lasting community change, hosted by CADCA.
Stats on the Health and Well-Being of Fairfax County Youth
The Fairfax County Youth Survey is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day a Success!
Local authorities collected 776 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription drugs across Fairfax County…
September Newsletter
Fairfax Prevention Coalition Information and Updates for September, 2023
Drug Take Back Day – October 28
Take advantage of a free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
September – National Recovery Month
The Fairfax Prevention Coalition celebrates individuals living lives in recovery and recognizes the dedicated workers who provide…
Talking With Teens, Drugs and Popular Media
Watch the recording of Dr. Aaron Weiner’s presentation on Teens, Drug Use and Popular Media
Nov 9th Presentation on Vaping and Marijuana
We are pleased to offer a presentation series with Dr. Aaron Weiner. Aaron Weiner, Ph.D., ABPP is a board-certified Psychologist and addiction specialist and speaks nationally on the topics of...