Our Mission.

At RSAAC, we believe lasting change begins with collaboration. Together with our coalition partners, we combine expertise and resources to support substance abuse recovery, promote awareness, and provide education that strengthens communities in Powhatan and Goochland. Our approach focuses on education, recovery, presence, and partnership.

Our Services

Community Education

We empower our community through ongoing education and awareness:

  • Prescriber education programs

  • School-based prevention activities

  • Parent education and support programs

  • Community awareness events

  • Regularly shared resources via our website and Facebook

Prevention Programs

We’ve launched several proactive initiatives to reduce access to and misuse of substances:

  • Yellow Box Project – supporting safe medication storage and disposal

  • No-barrier Naloxone Access – in partnership with Powhatan County Outreach, we ensure Narcan is freely available across local businesses and organizations

  • Drug Take-Back Days – held community-wide every April and October

  • Drug Disposal Kits – available at designated distribution sites

  • Permanent Drug Disposal Boxes – located at:

    • Goochland Pharmacy

    • Goochland Sheriff’s Office

    • Powhatan Sheriff’s Office

    • CVS Powhatan.

Community Presence

We're committed to being a visible, active resource in our region. In 2025, our goal is to attend at least 12 events to raise awareness and connect with the community. We’re present through:

  • Our Little Library – offering free wellness books and safety tools

  • Engaging with families and caregivers

  • Attending local festivals, markets, and public events

  • Sharing real stories to foster honest conversation

  • Advocating for safer, healthier community spaces

Leadership

Co-Chair: 

Co-Chair: Julie McIsaac, ROOT Project Paramedic Outreach Coordinator

Secretary: Jordan Schellin, Powhatan County Outreach Coordinator

Goochland Citizen Representative: Amber Lewis, Emergency Housing Coordinator with GoochlandCares

Powhatan Citizen Representative: Jessie Brennan, VDH Population Health Community Coordinator.