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Addiction Help in Woodstock & Shenandoah County: What Families Need to Know
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Addiction Help in Woodstock and Shenandoah County
Addiction is not a big-city problem. Shenandoah County knows that.
Federal prosecutors uncovered a heroin trafficking pipeline running from Maryland into Shenandoah County, operating through Woodstock, Mt. Jackson, Edinburg, and Mauretown. One person died. Another barely survived. The largest heroin bust in county history happened right here. Most of the suspects were from Broadway, Mt. Jackson, and Edinburg. Ages 19 to 49.
These were not strangers from somewhere else. These were neighbors.
In 2025, the Shenandoah Community Health Clinic launched the HOPE Initiative, a peer recovery support program based in Woodstock. It was funded by a $500,000 Anthem Blue Cross grant because the need is that clear. The clinic's executive director said it plainly: drug usage in Shenandoah County is not a hidden secret, but stigma keeps people from asking for help.
That's the biggest barrier in this community. Not access. Shame.
What's Here and What Isn't
Shenandoah County has outpatient counseling and crisis services. Here are the local resources that exist right now:
Northwestern Community Services Board
540-459-5180 · Crisis: 540-459-4742Outpatient counseling, substance abuse services, emergency mental health. 24/7 crisis line.
Concern Hotline
540-459-479224/7 phone support for anyone in need.
HOPE Initiative — Shenandoah Community Health Clinic
Peer recovery support program, launched 2025. Funded by $500,000 Anthem Blue Cross grant.
Celebrate Recovery
540-746-0482Weekly meetings at 766 S. Main St., Woodstock.
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
540-459-1100Emergency care.
Drug Take-Back
Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office lobby, 109 W. Court St. Open 24/7.
For a full directory of clinical providers, visit SAMHSA's Treatment Locator at findtreatment.gov.
What Shenandoah County does not have: residential recovery of any kind. No inpatient detox (nearest is Winchester). No long-term structured program. If someone in your family needs more than a weekly visit, the options are outside the county.
How We Help
SVTC is based right here in Shenandoah County. We're not a residential program. We connect families to the right Teen Challenge center nationwide. We know this community because we're part of it.
When outpatient isn't enough and your family member needs a complete change of environment, we help you figure out what's next. No cost. No gatekeeping. Just a phone call.
Or fill out the form on our Get Help page.
Call or text us. No cost. No pressure. Just a conversation about what's next.
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Outpatient services are available. There is no residential treatment program in the county. SVTC connects families to residential programs.
SVTC is your local connection to the national Teen Challenge network. We help families find the right program based on the situation.
Call 911 immediately. Administer Narcan if available. Once the crisis is stabilized, call SVTC at 540-213-0571 to talk about what comes next.
The Sheriff's Office (109 W. Court St.) has a 24/7 drug take-back unit. The HOPE Initiative through the Community Health Clinic provides peer recovery support and resources.
Your family doesn't have to face this alone.
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