RAYSAC (Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition)

Using OTC meds to cope with stress is unsafe.

Curious about where you can learn more about substance use prevention efforts in the Roanoke Valley? Want to know where to pick up a free medication lock box or other item from our table? Check out our events calendar to see all the local events we are participating in this summer! We will be updating it throughout the summer with new locations!

Events from June 11 – October 23 – RAYSAC June Coalition Meeting June 11 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm ZOOM Join us on 6/11/26 from 3:30pm-4:30pm via ZOOM. Receive your invitation by submitting a form via the CONTACT US tab on our website.

"Officers also seized almost $2 million worth of illegal drugs, including what they said was enough fentanyl to kill everyone in the Roanoke Valley."

Thank you area law enforcement agencies for preventing more deaths by eliminating the supply of fentanyl and other drugs coming into our area! 👏👏👏

It began May 1 and brought together law enforcement from 15 agencies to help stop crime in Roanoke. Officers say they seized almost $2 million worth of illegal drugs and enough fentanyl to kill everyone in the Roanoke Valley during the operation.

For more results, click the link below. 🔗👇

Overdose Spike Alert.
Narcan and test strips available at our Campbell Ave Office.

We are inside today tabling at Melrose Plaza from 11-3 for the Community Fair and Fun Day! Come get a medication lock bag, gun lock, coloring books, and more!

RAYSAC is proud to award our 3rd Kathy Graham Sullivan Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 to Lord Botetourt High School senior Kennedy Dorsey! Congratulations!! Best of luck to all 3 winners!

If you are a parent or caretaker, be sure to store your meds safely. Improper medication storage can be unsafe or deadly, even with OTC meds. Message us for a lockbox!

OTC cold medicines often contain multiple active ingredients. Make sure to check with your pharmacist about possible interactions!