Assessment of Recidivism & Substance Use Disorder Needs in Tazewell County
The Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement (CECE), in collaboration with Project13Three, conducted an eight-month assessment (January–August 2025) to examine the recovery ecosystem in Tazewell County, Virginia. The project aimed to better understand the support systems available for individuals’ navigating substance use disorder (SUD), justice involvement, and reentry, and to identify opportunities for improving coordination, service access, and long-term recovery outcomes.
The assessment involved a mixed-methods approach, including 13 stakeholder interviews, a review of secondary data sources, and facilitation of a one-day Recovery Ecosystem Summit. Interviewees included treatment providers, workforce partners, law enforcement, legal professionals, and community-based organizations. An interactive service dashboard was also developed to map provider roles, navigate available services, and assist with future planning.