Wellness in Action

10/26/2026

We have more ways to communicate than ever before. Texts, social media, video calls, constant access to one another. 📱

➡️ And yet, being connected isn’t the same as feeling connected. ⬅️

✨ Loneliness isn’t always about not having people in your life.

✨ Sometimes, it’s feeling like no one really knows you.

✨ It’s having conversations but not feeling understood.

✨ It’s showing up for everyone else while feeling like there’s nowhere you can show up as your whole self.

And sometimes, the very things we’ve learned to do to protect ourselves—keeping the peace, minimizing our needs, staying guarded—can make genuine connection feel harder.

We don’t just need more interaction. We need relationships where we feel safe, seen, valued, and understood.

When was the last time you felt truly known by someone? 💕 Therapy can be a great place to connect and begin to explore this 🫶

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In West Virginia and need support for you or your teen?
Phoenix Rising’s got you! Get in touch!
4 ways to do it-call, text, email, or submit a request through our online portal.
☎️ or 💬 304-691-9379
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📍In person in Dunbar or virtually, anywhere in West Virginia

10/21/2026

🧡Have Faith🧡

I create the artwork, but YOU have always helped to spread the encouragement. Thank you for sharing these messages and helping make social media a brighter place! 🥰

10/21/2026

Be kind 💜

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Happening this afternoon, the WV Recovers PRSS Core Competencies Series finishes up!
September 4th, 2026!
We will recap all 1-10 and then finish up with 11/12.

THERE IS NO REGISTRATION LINK THIS TIME
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EDT)
Virtual Training Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81728694224?pwd=FyzdoJxdrgu4Ie1oT1SwI6YkehdU0d.1

Join WV Recovers Wellbeing Mentors as we explore SAMHSA's BRSS/TACS Core Competencies of Peer Workers and examine how these essential skills, values, and practices strengthen peer support while supporting effective peer supervision.

Throughout this interactive series, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the core competencies that guide peer support practice and learn how they can be applied in real-world settings to promote recovery-oriented, person-centered services.

Participants who complete the series will receive 2.5 hours of continuing education

09/02/2026

📣 WVCBAPP Processing & Recertification Update

A few important reminders as we work through a very high volume of applications:

🔹 Late Fee: Recertification applications submitted after the August 30 deadline are subject to the $75 late/rush processing fee. Applications requiring this fee cannot be processed until payment is received.

🔹 Please be kind to our staff. WVCBAPP is operated by an all-volunteer board and staff, and everyone is working hard to review applications, answer questions, and process requests as quickly as possible. We truly appreciate your patience and professionalism.

🔹 Waiting on additional information? If you received an email stating that additional information will follow, please allow us until after Labor Day to send those instructions.

🔹 New applications: Right now, our priority is processing grant-related requests and recertification applications. New credential applications are temporarily on hold and will be reviewed within our normal 4–6 week processing timeframe.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while our volunteers work through this very busy renewal period.

08/29/2026

🍂🎃 Fall is calling, and Dunbar is ready! 🎃🍂

The Dunbar Fall Festival returns September 18 & 19 at 12th Street Plaza for a weekend packed with live music, local food and craft vendors, kids’ activities, pumpkin decorating, line dancing, a digital scavenger hunt and plenty of classic fall fun. 🍁

Bring the family, grab your favorite people and make a weekend of it in Dunbar!