Description: Providing general information on homelessness, our continuum of care and resources available for the unhoused. Facilitator: Shayla Washington, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless (BRACH) Format: in-person at Northside Library, 705 Rio Road, 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 will be spent informally connecting with each other. Presenting Organizations: Operation Hope, Caption Call, and 211 Virginia Format: In-person at the MJH Kessler Conference Room, 595 Martha Jefferson Dr, […]
Description: Learn effective strategies for building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. Facilitator: Rebecca Schmidt, Director of Belonging Operations and Strategies, UVA School of Data Science Format: Online via Zoom 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 will be spent informally connecting with each other. Presenting Organizations: Start a Spark of Central Virginia, Network2Work, The Haven Format: In-person at the MJH Kessler Conference Room, 595 Martha […]
Description: Learn how to navigate challenging conversations and motivate people to take positive action. Facilitator: Christopher Wagner, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University, College of Health Professions Format: Online via Zoom Pre-register: here
Description: Part 1: Putting MI into practice using simple techniques to make your conversations with clients the post productive they can be. Facilitator: Karen Ingersoll, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences, University of Virginia Format: In-person in the Kessler Conference Room in the MJH Outpatient Care Center (595 Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA […]
Description: Part 2: Putting MI into practice using simple techniques to make your conversations with clients the post productive they can be. Facilitator: Karen Ingersoll, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences, University of Virginia Format: In-person in the Kessler Conference Room in the MJH Outpatient Care Center (595 Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA […]
Description: Learn how to talk to others about SNAP eligibility and how to apply. Facilitator: Monica Kelley, Program Manager, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Format: in-person at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, 1207 Harris St, Charlottesville 22903 Pre-registration: here
Description: Spend some time getting to know your colleagues from partner organizations while creating a fused glass ornament. Location: The Glass Palette (1304 E. Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902) Pre-register: here This event is open to all District outreach workers. The cost to create one fused glass ornament is included in your pre-registration. Spaces are limited. Pre-registration […]
Description: Learn what intimate partner violence is, how to best support survivors, and refer to services available through Shelter for Help in Emergency. Facilitator: Giselle Figueroa, Bilingual Legal Advocate, Shelter for Help in Emergency Format: Online via Zoom Pre-registration: here
Description: Spend some time getting to know your colleagues from partner organizations while creating a fused glass ornament. This event is open to all District outreach workers. The cost to create one fused glass ornament is included in your pre-registration. Pre-registration is required to reserve your space. Spaces are limited. Participants will be responsible for picking up […]
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 will be spent informally connecting with each other. Presenting Organizations: UVA Mobile Clinic, Region Ten: Developmental Disability Waiver & Associated Benefits, Monticello Area Community Action Agency's Family and Community […]
