Community Policing
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City of Bluefield police officers are available to make presentations to schools, civic organizations, clubs, churches, and other groups on a variety of topics. To schedule an officer, please email the department or call 304-327-2401 x 6102.
Bright Futures Resources
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The Bluefield Police department is focused on building happy, productive futures for our youth - and you can help!
Being involved in community activities is considered a protective factor for youth, which may help precent youth from using substances. Below, we have provided a directory for community resources and programs who, with your help, can promote bright futures for area youth in Mercer County.
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Text "BLUEFIELDEVENTS" to 91896 to receive events notifications happening in and around Bluefield.
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Need a Ride?
See Bluefield Area Transit's [BAT] schedule on their website.
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Resources and Contact Info
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The Wade Center (304-323-3777) provides a safe, creative place for at-risk elementary school children to receive after-school help with their homework.​
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Calvary United Holy Church (304-952-8061) is offering a new program right behind The Wade Center for teens.​
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Bluefield City Park (304-325-5707) is the host to many adventurous days for friends and family in the Bluefield Community.
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Camp Mariposa (276-245-9298) is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth.​
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Project YES (304-325-2441) participates in health fairs to inform parents and youth about the causes and prevention of many teen issues.​
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Bluefield Area Little League (757-636-6045) is a community of baseball enthusiasts that began under Little League International in 1993.
Cryptids Cares​
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Cryptids Cares is a youth-focused mental health campaign that brings West Virginia's legendary cryptids to life through colorful cartoon illustrations. Supported by Federal award number 15JCOPS-24-GG-02558-PPSE, awarded to the City of Bluefield by the U.S. Department of Justice, this unique initiative uses local folklore to make mental health conversation more approachable for young people. Through engaging games, resources, and educational materials, Cryptids Cares helps raise awareness and encourage kids to care for their mental well-being with a little help from some mythical friends.
Downloadable Resources​
The Cryptids Cares project is pleased to share a variety of resources for community users including informational rack cards, bookmarks, flyers, and stickers. Please browse some of our most recent creations below.
Rack Cards
Bookmarks
Miscellaneous
No One Fights Alone
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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness
The Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness project is supported, in whole or in part, by Federal award number 15JCOPS-24-GG-02558-PPSE awarded to the City of Bluefield by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Downloadable Resources
The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness project is pleased to share a variety of resources for community use including informational rack cards, bookmarks, flyers, and stickers. Please browse some of our most recent creations below.