You Are Not Alone Program Returns to Beckley

The community-based initiative aims to connect those struggling with substance abuse, mental health issues, or housing needs with local resources.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The You Are Not Alone program is returning to the Raleigh County Day Report Center in Beckley, West Virginia. The program is designed to provide on-the-spot access to resources and support for individuals dealing with substance abuse, mental health challenges, or housing insecurity, with the goal of creating a sense of community and ensuring no one faces these struggles alone.

Why it matters

With an estimated 300,000 West Virginians battling substance abuse, initiatives like You Are Not Alone play a crucial role in connecting vulnerable populations with the help and services they need. The program's focus on meeting people where they are and lowering barriers to access aims to make a tangible difference in the lives of those struggling.

The details

The You Are Not Alone program will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Raleigh County Day Report Center. Jaclyn Taylor, a Case Manager at Raleigh County Community Corrections, emphasizes that the program is valuable in allowing service providers to meet people directly and introduce them to available resources, which many may not be aware of.

  • The You Are Not Alone program will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The players

Jaclyn Taylor

A Case Manager at Raleigh County Community Corrections who oversees the You Are Not Alone program.

Raleigh County Day Report Center

The location where the You Are Not Alone program will be held in Beckley, West Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“It's also really nice to have the foot out because we're already here, we're already doing this but we're actually being able to meet people at a different level, we're able to actually be where people are, meet them where they're at and being able to pull them in to show them that there are resources available. A lot of people don't know what we have to offer in the community.”

— Jaclyn Taylor, Case Manager, Raleigh County Community Corrections (wvnstv.com)

“Just go for it. Reach out. People are available 24 hours a day everywhere, just taking that first step is usually the hardest. Once you get there though, you've got a ton of people that want to support you regardless of where you're at in the recovery, or where you're at in your life. People just want to help.”

— Jaclyn Taylor, Case Manager, Raleigh County Community Corrections (wvnstv.com)

What’s next

The You Are Not Alone program will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Raleigh County Day Report Center in Beckley, West Virginia.

The takeaway

Initiatives like the You Are Not Alone program play a vital role in addressing the substance abuse crisis in West Virginia by lowering barriers and directly connecting those in need with available resources and support services. The program's emphasis on meeting people where they are and fostering a sense of community highlights the importance of holistic, community-based approaches to tackling complex social issues.