Who We Are
SAARA is governed by a Board of Directors that includes a representative from each affiliate chapter.
Who We Are
SAARA is governed by a Board of Directors that includes a representative from each affiliate chapter. SAARA Affiliates are chapters of SAARA of Virginia that each serve a defined geographic region of the state and fulfill the purpose and mission of SAARA of Virginia. Each Affiliate has its own bylaws and elected officers.
Board Officers
• Mark Blackwell (Executive Director) | SAARA of Virginia |
Board Members
• Jenette O'Keefe (Arlington) | • Lisa Arbogast (Loudoun) |
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SAARA FACTS
“ Peer delivered recovery support is an effective part of treatment and ongoing recovery management.”
“ There are proven effective addiction treatment and prevention services called evidence-based practices.”
“ More than 704,000 individuals in Virginia need treatment for a substance use disorder, but at least 80% of those people are not receiving treatment.”
Sources: VACSB Presentation from SJR318 Study Committee, 2009; SAARA Stigma Workshop, 2008; NIDA InfoFacts, 2008-2009
