Virginia ABC Education and Prevention

Virginia ABC Education and Prevention The Official page of Virginia ABC Community Health and Engagement .

Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of communities across Virginia ​by providing data, research, evidence-based programming, strategic resources and genuine partnership ​in order to ensure Virginians are able to make informed choices and Virginia ABC values community health and engagement.​

Virginia ABC Community Health and Engagement programs include:
- Miss Virginia School Tour
- BOLT (Be

ing Outstanding Leaders Together Against Drugs and Alcohol)
- YADAPP (Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project)
- VHESUAC (Virginia Higher Education Substance Use Advisory Committee)
- Licensee Training
- Project Sticker Shock
- VOSAP (Virginia Office for Substance Abuse Prevention)
- Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant Program
- Community Health and Engagement Resources

Our Virginia ABC Special Agents participated in National Night Out events in their communities around the state! If you ...
08/27/2026

Our Virginia ABC Special Agents participated in National Night Out events in their communities around the state! If you missed it and could use some free alcohol education and prevention resources ahead of the school year, don't hesitate to order our age-appropriate publications. www.abc.virginia.gov/education/publications

Celebrating the game with multiple generations represented is a wonderful tradition! Keep the festivities going strong b...
08/26/2026

Celebrating the game with multiple generations represented is a wonderful tradition! Keep the festivities going strong by setting a good example for young tailgaters. https://ow.ly/SIxo50ZheCk

If you're a training provider conducting licensee alcohol responsibility training courses, you can apply to have your co...
08/24/2026

If you're a training provider conducting licensee alcohol responsibility training courses, you can apply to have your course approved by Virginia ABC to be used by licensed establishments in Virginia. The application guide is available now and the application process opens September 1! https://ow.ly/P94L50ZheJk

Planning to go out this weekend to watch the game and have a few drinks? Please remember to plan a safe and sober ride h...
08/21/2026

Planning to go out this weekend to watch the game and have a few drinks? Please remember to plan a safe and sober ride home by assigning someone as a designated driver or calling a ride share to take you home. https://ow.ly/9hHU50Zh9Wh

Miss Virginia is back and ready to spread the message of healthy choices and prevention to elementary school students ac...
08/20/2026

Miss Virginia is back and ready to spread the message of healthy choices and prevention to elementary school students across the state! Request a visit from Miss Virginia for your school today. https://ow.ly/fE4a50Zh9Hw

Are you looking for ways to take your group's social media presence to the next level? Check out our social media toolki...
08/19/2026

Are you looking for ways to take your group's social media presence to the next level? Check out our social media toolkit for tips on how to create an effective social media campaign. https://ow.ly/OGlG50Zh9C4

Did you know that the three-tier system provides a wide range of benefits, including the protection of alcoholic beverag...
08/18/2026

Did you know that the three-tier system provides a wide range of benefits, including the protection of alcoholic beverage trade practices to create a balanced marketplace, the assurance of tax collection and the promotion of public health by preventing excessive alcoholic beverage sales?

Read more about the three-tier system in the Virginia ABC white pages publication "Understanding the Three Tier System." https://ow.ly/EvLY50Zh9mP

Going to a football game this weekend? When tailgating, serve foods high in protein, such as cheeses and meats. They sta...
08/13/2026

Going to a football game this weekend? When tailgating, serve foods high in protein, such as cheeses and meats. They stay in the stomach longer and slow down the absorption rate of alcohol into the bloodstream. https://ow.ly/z3nO50Zh9k1

Did you know that it is a class 1 misdemeanor to purchase, possess or drink alcohol under the age of 21? To help your co...
08/11/2026

Did you know that it is a class 1 misdemeanor to purchase, possess or drink alcohol under the age of 21? To help your community prevent underage alcohol purchases and social providing, check out the Project Sticker Shock program.

Dropping your kids off at college this fall? Be sure to give them the run down of alcohol safety basics, including healt...
08/10/2026

Dropping your kids off at college this fall? Be sure to give them the run down of alcohol safety basics, including healthy tips for handling stress. https://ow.ly/oJO150Zh70F

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