Description: Learn how to approach and navigate difficult conversations in community health work. Facilitator: Lo Somel, Bilingual Therapist and Access Specialist, The Women’s Initiative Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Format: Online Synchronous Pre-register: here
Description: Learn tips for personal safety while conducting business in the community. Facilitator: Sgt. Eric Thomas, Community Involvement Coordinator, Charlottesville Police Department Format: In-person Location: Charlottesville Police Department, 606 E. Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Pre-register: here
Description: Participants will leave with an understanding of and means to support cultural competency. Facilitator: Jessica Mereles, Secondary ESOL Coordinator, Stafford County Public Schools, Tara Hefner, ESOL Instructional Coach & ESOL Secondary Lead, Spotsylvania County Public Schools Format: In-person Location: Northside Library, Albemarle County, 705 Rio Rd W, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Pre-register: here
Description: We will spend the first thirty minutes hearing from the presenting organizations and learn how to make a referral for their services. The last thirty minutes we will spend informally connecting with each other. Presenting Organizations: All Blessings Flow, Jaunt, and Child Health Partnership Format: In-person at the MJH Kessler Conference Room 595 Martha […]
Description: Help your clients prepare for their care. We will discuss decision making around the end of life, and the myths and facts about hospice, palliative, and end of life planning. Facilitator: Kathryn Daniels, Hospice Care Coordinator, Gentiva Hospice Format: In-person Location: Fluvanna Library, 214 Commons Blvd, Palmyra, VA 22963 Pre-register: here
Description: Learn common signs and symptoms of mental health and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, how to interact with a person in crisis, and how to connect a person with help. Includes expanded content on trauma, substance use, and self-care. Facilitator: Paige Dipirro, Community Mental Health & Wellness Coalition Coordinator and Spenser […]
Description: Learn about resources to support people through pregnancy, after baby is born, and beyond. Benefit programs, safety resources, and birth and postpartum support will also be covered. Facilitator: Diane Sampson, Maternal and Child Health Coordinator, Blue Ridge Health Department Format: In-person in Location: Charlottesville Albemarle Health Department, 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 2903 […]
Description: We will spend the first thirty minutes hearing from the presenting organizations and learn how to make a referral for their services. The last thirty minutes we will spend informally connecting with each other. Presenting Organizations: BRMC Medication Assistance Program, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, and Charlottesville Area Transit. Format: In-person at the MJH Kessler Conference […]
Description: Learn common signs and symptoms of substance use and mental health challenges in youth, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD; how to interact with a child in crisis and connect them with help. Includes expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media bullying. Facilitator: Paige Dipirro, Community Mental […]
Description: Instruction on how to write a resume with time provided to work on your resume and receive immediate feedback from the instructor. Facilitator: Roy Fitch, Job Center Coordinator/Community Engagement, City of Charlottesville, VA 22902 Format: In-person Location: Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department, 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Pre-register: here
Aprenda lo que es la violencia de pareja íntima, la mejor manera de apoyar a los sobrevivientes, y cómo hacer referencia a los servicios disponibles a través de Shelter for Help in Emergency. ESTA FORMACIÓN SERÁ EN ESPAÑOL. En el futuro, esta formación se ofrecerá en inglés. Facilitadora: Giselle Figueroa, Defensora Legal, Shelter for Help […]
Description: Learn how to improve your interviewing skills. Time will be provided to practice the skills learned in the session. Facilitator: Roy Fitch, Job Center Coordinator/Community Engagement, City of Charlottesville Format: In-person Location: The Downtown Job Center, 100 5th Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Pre-register: here
