WV Game Changers, Inc.

WV Game Changers, Inc. is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, focused on substance use prevention education for youth. The organization specializes in developing educational resources and outreach programs targeting elementary and middle school students, with a primary emphasis on addressing opioid and fentanyl risks in local communities. Their core offering is the "GameChanger" film and accompanying educational materials designed to promote substance-free schools and communities through preventative, health-based educational approaches.

The organization has secured federal grant awards primarily from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), specifically under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493). Their most recent prime federal grant award is a $100,000 project grant running from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2025, which supports implementation of substance use prevention education for approximately 12,000 students across West Virginia. The grant enables WV Game Changers, Inc. to distribute educational materials, develop parent and educator toolkits, and create fact sheets about opioids and fentanyl. Additionally, the organization has received sub-grant awards from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the Office of Drug Control Policy, indicating a collaborative approach to addressing substance abuse prevention at state and federal levels. Their work consistently focuses on comprehensive prevention strategies that engage students, parents, and educators in combating youth substance use.