Media Policy
At Bacon Street, we are committed to protecting the confidentiality of our clients and their families. Reporters, film crews, and photographers must be accompanied by a Bacon Street staff member at all times. On-site interviews must be arranged in advance.
Upon first reference, please use “Bacon Street Youth and Family Services,” and “Bacon Street” thereafter. Please identify staff members by their full names and titles.
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, client information cannot be made available to the media without written consent of the client or their parent or guardian, in the case of a minor. Individuals may only be photographed if they or their parent or guardian have signed a release form.
Interested in featuring or including Bacon Street Youth and Family Services in a news story?
Please contact us at: development@baconstreet.org or (757) 253-0111
News Releases
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth awards $150,000 grant to Bacon Street for tobacco use prevention (10/4/21)
Bacon Street Launches New, Free Online Support Groups for Parents and Teens (9/3/20)
Bacon Street Presents Fifth Annual Gala and Charity Auction (2/7/20)
Bacon Street Hosts Open House at New Hampton Location (8/16/19)
Recent News Stories
Amid pandemic, a lifeline is cast (September 11, 2020- Daily Press front page
Williamsburg nonprofit supports youth with substance use disorders and their families during pandemic (May 22, 2020 – 13 News Now)
Local nonprofits are coming up with creative solutions in the face of fundraising challenges (August 8, 2020 – WYDaily)
Print Materials
Full color brochure with services and program listing
Full color brochure in Spanish
Recent Newsletters