Our Mission
To promote well-being in our community through collaboration and coordination by providing education, advocacy, and resources.
Our Vision
The community will discover hope, inspiration, and partnerships to build success.
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We at West Virginia Prevention Solutions know that building healthy communities takes many organizations, groups, and people working together. That’s why we encourage you to reach out to us to see how your business or agency can help make your community stronger!
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Our Staff
Director
Elizabeth M. Shahan, MSW, LGSW, PSII, ICPS
I am the Executive Director for WV Prevention Solutions. As a certified Prevention Specialist II, I serve as the liaison between the grant funders and the 13 counties in Region 4. I support all staff in prevention services throughout our region as well as statewide. I manage existing grants and seek additional sources of funding to increase our reach in prevention to build healthier communities. I provide training throughout West Virginia in a variety of topics including educating professionals, community members, parents, and youth in an array of substance use disorder issues. I also work with community members and stakeholders to create sustainable positive change using environmental strategies in substance use disorder prevention.
Contact
EMAIL
Elizabeth@WVPreventionSolutions.org
PHONE NUMBER
(304) 629-8447
Finance manager
Anne Martin, MA
I am the Office Manager and I am responsible for all things logistics, records maintenance, and money management. I process orders placed for the region to support counties in their goals in prevention. I also process requests for reimbursement from the counties in order to ensure federal grant dollars are available to counties as they directly impact prevention efforts. I work collaboratively with Elizabeth to ensure financial accountability.
Contact
EMAIL
Anne@WVPreventionSolutions.org
PHONE NUMBER
(304) 612-0113
WVPS Community programs manager
Jonnie Kifer, MS, PSII, ICPS
I assist with the strategic planning and program implementation at the community level across all WVPS grants. This includes braiding our efforts together to ensure a continuum of services and allowing for more complete data collection to show how we make a difference for the communities we serve. In addition to these efforts, I chair the Monongalia County Prevention Coalition, which serves my home county through evidence based programs and practices in an asset-based frame.
Contact
EMAIL
Jonnie@WVPreventionSolutions.org
PHONE NUMBER
(304) 614-5848
information manager
Emily L. Costlow, BA, MS
I do data! I collect and compile reports from all Region 4 counties regarding activities related to all grants managed by our office. I am also responsible for managing our social media and website. I am tasked with creating and publishing surveys to collect data from our schools regarding their use of evidence-based programs. I also use surveys to collect evaluation data from events, conferences, and meetings. In the event we need additional data resources, I seek appropriate and useful tools to improve how we do prevention.
Contact
EMAIL
Emily@WVPreventionSolutions.org
PHONE NUMBER
(304) 940-2787
adult intervention specialist
Victoria (Vicki) Cooper, MSW
I am the Regional Adult Intervention Specialist (RAIS) for Region 4. I provide suicide prevention information, training and resources to the community focused mainly on the adult population (18+). Other focuses of my position are lowering rates of intentional and accidental overdoses, decreasing stimulant misuse, vaping prevention, and referrals/follow ups to mental health services. I graduated from WVU with my BA in Women’s and Gender Studies in 2017 and with my Master’s in Social Work in 2019. My Social Work degree had a focus on Community Organizing and Social Administration, leading me to this community prevention organization and eventually to my passion of preventing suicide and spreading mental health awareness.
Contact
EMAIL
Vicki@WVPreventionSolutions.org
PHONE NUMBER
(304) 413-5351
office of drug control policy Coordinator - Monongalia County
Jill Poe, MA
As the ODCP Coordinator for Monongalia County, I coordinate between all local county agencies regarding overdose prevention, stigma reduction, and treatment access. My role coordinates with law enforcement and EMS on data logging tool implementation to strengthen the mapping of overdose events to provide targeted geographic interventions. I work with local agencies and Jobs & Hope WV to expand access to employment for people with barriers due to a history of SUD. By collaborating with others, we find and fill in the gaps needed in the prevention, response, and recovery process. I assist local organizations and agencies in helping replicate their successes and share them with others statewide.
EMAIL
Jill@WVPreventionSolutions.org
PHONE NUMBER
(814) 931-8236
Harrison county Family resource network coordinator
Melissa Lehman, BA
Melissa Lehman graduated from Fairmont State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. After graduating, Melissa decided to use the knowledge she gained in her courses of study to try to improve the lives of others. Prior to her role at WV Prevention Solutions, Melissa had served at the Marion County Family Resource Network (MCFRN) as the Community Engagement Specialist. Inasmuch, Melissa hopes that her personal and professional experiences in the world of nonprofits will help be an asset for the WV Prevention Solutions team, as well as a force for good in the world at large.
EMAIL
Melissa@WVPreventionSolutions.org
PHONE NUMBER
(304) 365-4087
Region 4 Partnerships for success coordinator
Scott Baker, BA
I am a graduate of Davis & Elkins college, with a BA in Education and Computer Art. I have spent many years working in various social services, and enjoy helping others. As a Partnerships for Success Coordinator I work with schools, community groups and law enforcement, to provide resources for substance abuse programs geared towards at risk youths age 9 to 20.
EMAIL
Scott@WVPreventionSolutions.org
PHONE NUMBER
(304) 621-0097