Description: Discover the art of basketweaving and create your very own small basket to take home. Enjoy light refreshments as you connect and craft with fellow attendees. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Presenting Organizations: Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act through Virginia Career Works, Living Free Together, & Albemarle Housing Improvement Program Facilitator: Tracy Haines, […]
Description: Learn how to build an emergency kit and create an emergency plan for your family. Facilitator: Leanne Knox, Emergency Manager, Blue Ridge Health District Format: Hybrid at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 - Enter through Door #3) and on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89299024654?pwd=VX03tWN6DWycjM8Jf8Q7HxKRpVDJy2.1) Zoom Passcode: Health Pre-registration: here
Description: Learn how to help clients access all the resources that Blue Ridge Area Food Bank offers. Facilitator: Monica Kelley, Program Manager, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Format: Online via Zoom Pre-registration: 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: Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act through Virginia Career Works, Living Free Together, & Albemarle Housing Improvement Program Format: In-person […]
Description: CPR for anyone looking to recertify, has an expired certification, or has never been CPR certified before. Registration is limited. Facilitator: Amy Lane, Medical Reserve Corp Coordinator, Blue Ridge Health District Format: In-person at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Health Department, Prindle Conference Room, 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Pre-register: here
Description:Join us as we celebrate the BRHD Outreach Network’s 2nd anniversary and the upcoming holiday season! Enjoy light appetizers and connect with fellow outreach workers from across the District. A limited selection of appetizers will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be responsible for purchasing any beverages or additional food items. Facilitator: […]
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Description: Understand and navigate ethical dilemmas that outreach workers may face in their role. Ethics Part 1 & 2 will fulfill the 3-hour requirement for CHW recertification. Facilitator: Sereta Hunter, Lead CHW Training Instructor, CHW Strength Format: Zoom Pre-register: here for parts 1 & 2 Note: Your name and email […]
Description: Understand and navigate ethical dilemmas that outreach workers may face in their role. Ethics Part 1 & 2 will fulfill the 3-hour requirement for CHW recertification. Facilitator: Sereta Hunter, Lead CHW Training Instructor, CHW Strength Format: Zoom Pre-register: here for parts 1 & 2 Note: Your name and email will be shared with CHW […]
Description: Join us for a Lunch & Learn session to explore recent and upcoming changes to SNAP and Medicaid benefits. Learn how these updates may impact eligibility, coverage, and the individuals and families you serve. Facilitator: Erin Buchanan, Benefits Program Manager – Fraud Supervisor, Albemarle Department of Social Services Format: Online via Zoom Pre-register: here
Description: Join us for a training to learn how to recognize and normalize the state of our bodies during these uncertain times. We will work to understand the importance of community connection and healing as well as practice techniques that can restore balance and support self-regulation. Facilitator: Lo Somel, Bilingual Therapist and Access Specialist, The […]
Description: Join us for a training to strengthen and diversify our self-care approaches to promote calm. We will offer interactive practices to help reduce worry and overwhelm. Through care and compassion, we can reimagine our relationship with self and with others. Facilitator: Lo Somel, Bilingual Therapist and Access Specialist, The Women’s Initiative Format: Online via […]
Description: Learn to recognize and assess potential threats through heightened situational awareness and de-escalation techniques to safely manage and resolve conflicts. Facilitator: Sgt. Eric Thomas, Community Involvement Coordinator, Charlottesville Police Department Format: In-person at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903) Pre-register: here
