Arrow Down

SAARA STATEMENT

SAARA of Virginia on the Derek Chauvin Verdict:

​

"The stigmatization of drug use and addiction has long been used to rob individuals of their dignity and humanity, all while justifying harsh treatment by police."

FULL STATEMENT

What We Do

Cream Community Instagram Post (2).png

SAARA is committed to mobilizing supporters to work with legislators and other decision-makers to enhance our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Addiction system of care in Virginia. Learn more about getting involved with SAARA's advocacy.

Cream Community Instagram Post (3).png

SAARA facilitates educational training for Peer Recovery Specialists and Community Supporters. Learn more about our Events and Training

Cream Community Instagram Post (1).png

SAARA provides Recovery Support Services to those affected by SUD & Addiction via our SAARA Center. Learn more about SAARA's resources.

By the Numbers

498,929 

1,241 

74,196

50%

ADULTS IN 

VIRGINIA HAVE A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

OPIOID-RELATED OVERDOSE DEATHS IN VIRGINIA

TOTAL DRUG ARREST IN 2018

PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE SUD HAVE A CO-OCCURRING MENTAL ILLNESS

Learn More

Our Priorities

Mental

Health

Medicaid

Expansion

Overdose

Prevention

End

War on

Drugs

Reentry

Programs

Race

Issues

Services

for

Veterans

Affordable

Housing

Homeless-ness

Restore

Rights

Recovery

Accessibility

Family

Support

End Mass

Incarceration

Right to 

Vote

Insurance

Discrim-

ination

LGBTQIA+

Issues

Meet Our Partners

Join

Happening Now

End-of-Session Wrap Up: See what SAARA did to advocate for the recovery community

Legislative Session 2021