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Hope in Action Alliance, Inc.

Together, we're growing HOPE across Appalachia.

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Guiding Our Work

To strengthen community well-being through impactful collaboration and engagement for sustainable outcomes.
Mission
Communities in Appalachia will be stronger by fostering connections and building environments where everyone will have the opportunity to thrive.
Vision

We cultivate collaborative environments where different sectors, lived experiences, expertise, cultures, and regions shape innovative, long-term solutions.

Core Values

Core Programs

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Branch & Bloom


Branch & Bloom advances youth well-being by leveraging local prevention efforts.

 

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C3

Community Coalition Cohort

Hope in Action coordinates a cohort of community coalitions representing every prevention region of WV.

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RORA

Rooting Our Response Appalachia (RORA) is a program that helps people understand the underlying drivers of substance use. 

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Sparking Solutions

Sparking Solutions: Fueled by Hope in Action is a virtual gathering held every other month.

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TheLink

TheLink is a resource guide app.

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Regional Collaboratives

The mission of the regional collaboratives is to connect people and organizations across sectors and geographic boundaries to identify behavioral health trends, strengthen referral pathways, and increase awareness of regional resources.

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    Mountain Rooted. Community Forged.

    Serves eight counties, and a city, across Kentucky, Virginia,

    and West Virginia.

    • KY - Letcher, Martin, & Pike

    • VA - Buchanan, Dickenson, City of Norton, & Wise

    • WV - McDowell & Mingo

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    Bridging the River. Strengthening the Valley.

    Serves nine counties across Ohio and West Virginia.

    • OH - Athens & Washington

    • WV - Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, & Wood

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    Three States. Two Rivers. One Region.

    Serves nine counties across Maryland, Pennsylvania,

    & West Virginia.

    • MD - Garrett

    • PA - Fayette, Greene, Somerset, & Westmoreland

    • WV -  Marion, Monongalia, Preston, & Tucker

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    Connecting Valleys. Cultivating Community.

    Serves seven counties, and a city, across Maryland, Virginia, & West Virginia.

    • MD - Allegany

    • VA - Frederick, Shenandoah, & City of Winchester

    • WV -  Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, & Morgan 

Upcoming Events

  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Oct 05
    Facebook Live
    Oct 05, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Facebook Live
    Sparking Solutions is a virtual gathering held every other month that brings community members, partners, and leaders together to share expertise, ideas, and practical resources. Each session begins with guest presenter segments, where presenters share their experience, strategies, and tools.
  • Fri, Nov 06
    Thomas, WV, USA
    Nov 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Thomas, WV, USA
    Join us for Together on the Trails! Whether you're looking to strengthen your team's connection, reconnect with a friend, or build a new one, every connection matters-because connection saves lives.
  • Thu, Apr 01
    Hotel Morgan
    Apr 01, 2027, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Hotel Morgan, 127 High St, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA
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2025 Annual Retrospective

We’re proud of all HIAA accomplished last year through powerful partnerships, innovative programs, and community-driven work across Appalachia.

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