Description: Celebrate the BRHD Outreach Network’s first year of success and the upcoming holidays! Enjoy lunch while mingling with other outreach workers from the District. Facilitator: Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator, Blue Ridge Health District Format: In-person Location: MJH Outpatient Care Center, Kessler Conference Room, 595 Martha Jefferson Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911 Pre-register: here
Description: Discuss the need for Naloxone in our communities; explain addiction; dispel common myths about addiction and overdose; explain how to identify a potential overdose emergency, as well as how to respond to an overdose emergency. Participants of this training will be able to receive the Naloxone to administer in case of an emergency. Facilitator: […]
Description: IPHI offers specialized training for frontline healthcare and direct care workers to enhance their knowledge of multiple sclerosis (MS), its symptoms, and available treatment options. This training also deepens the understanding of the unique needs of individuals living with neurological conditions, including MS. Facilitator: Sarah Ward, Community Engagement Manager and Lauren Ruiz, Senior Program […]
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 […]
