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SUMMARY:Ethics Part 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFacilitator: Sereta Hunter\, Lead CHW Training Instructor\, CHW Strength \nFormat: Zoom \nPre-register: here for parts 1 & 2 \nNote: Your name and email will be shared with CHW Strength in order to receive a calendar invite and Zoom meeting link. Space is limited.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/ethics-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
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SUMMARY:SNAP & Medicaid Changes Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFacilitator: Erin Buchanan\, Benefits Program Manager – Fraud Supervisor\, Albemarle Department of Social Services \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nPre-register: here 
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/snap-medicaid-changes-lunch-learn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T110000
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SUMMARY:Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty 
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFacilitator: Lo Somel\, Bilingual Therapist and Access Specialist\, The Women’s Initiative \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nPre-register: here
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/managing-stress-in-times-of-uncertainty/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights: Everyday Civil Legal Issues for Older Adult.
DESCRIPTION:Description: A practical overview of Legal Aid and common civil legal issues affecting seniors\, including debt and garnishments\, housing conditions\, public benefits\, and basic life-planning documents like wills and power of attorney. \nFacilitator: Matthew Whitfield and Cassie Edner\, Attorneys with Central Virginia Legal Aid Society \nFormat: Virtually via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86227824910?pwd=ThUPrg1LB0fkOy1PJRfbzuaHQzrtpb.1 \nPasscode: Health \nPre-register: here
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/know-your-rights-everyday-civil-legal-issues-for-older-adult/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
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UID:8294-1773925200-1773928800@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Practices of Cultivating Calm 
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFacilitator: Lo Somel\, Bilingual Therapist and Access Specialist\, The Women’s Initiative \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nPre-register: here
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/practices-of-cultivating-calm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
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SUMMARY:Situational Awareness and De-escalation Strategies 
DESCRIPTION:Description: Learn to recognize and assess potential threats through heightened situational awareness and de-escalation techniques to safely manage and resolve conflicts. \nFacilitator: Sgt. Eric Thomas\, Community Involvement Coordinator\, Charlottesville Police Department \nFormat: In-person at the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA 22903) \nPre-register: here
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/situational-awareness-and-de-escalation-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
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UID:8298-1778151600-1778158800@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:From Paper to Person: Mastering Résumés & Interviews 
DESCRIPTION:Description: Turn your résumé into a powerful first impression and your interview into a confident conversation. In this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling résumé that highlights your strengths and practice interview strategies that help you stand out to employers. Whether you’re new to the workforce or looking to make a change\, this session will help you present your best self—on paper and in person. \nFacilitator: Brookes Sims\, One-Stop Center Manager\, Virginia Career Works-Charlottesville \nFormat: In-person at Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA 22903) \nPre-register: here \n*Note: Bring your laptop with your resume to receive feedback.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/from-paper-to-person-mastering-resumes-interviews/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T150000
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UID:8831-1783346400-1783350000@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:From Screening to Action: Implementing SDOH in Public Health Practice 
DESCRIPTION:Description: This training prepares public health teams to effectively implement social determinants of Health (SDOH) screening\, identify social needs\, and connect individuals to community resources advancing health equity and delivering more person-centered care. \nFacilitator:  Ana Zuniga\, Community Health Worker\, UVA WellAware \nFormat: Online via Zoom: \nPre-register: here
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/from-screening-to-action-implementing-sdoh-in-public-health-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T100000
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SUMMARY:Loaves & Fishes Open House 
DESCRIPTION:Description: Loaves & Fishes will be offering an opportunity for partner organizations and anyone interested in making client referrals to tour the pantry\, learn how to connect clients\, and see the volunteers in action receiving food items\, sorting\, and preparing for distribution. \nFacilitator: Jane Colony Mills\, Executive Director\, Loaves & Fishes & Paola Covarrubias\, Community Engagement Coordinator\, Loaves & Fishes \nFormat: In-person at Loaves and Fishes (2050 Lambs Rd\, Charlottesville\, VA 22901) \nPre-register: here
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/loaves-fishes-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000
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UID:8328-1791378000-1791385200@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Stress First Aid (SFA)
DESCRIPTION:Description: Stress First Aid (SFA) is a practical\, evidence-informed peer-support program designed to help people recognize and respond early to stress reactions—before they turn into bigger mental-health problems. It was originally developed for the U.S. military and first responders\, but it’s now used in healthcare\, emergency services\, social services\, and workplaces. \nFacilitator: Virginia Leavell\, HART Specialist\, Human Services Alternative Response Team (Albemarle County) & Stephen Hitchcock\, Program Manager\, Human Services Alternative Response Team (Albemarle County) \nFormat: In-person at the Albemarle County Office Building (1600 5th Street Ext.\, Charlottesville\, VA 22902\, Room B) \nPre-register: here \n 
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/stress-first-aid-sfa/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
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CREATED:20260209T124322Z
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UID:8693-1793804400-1793808000@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Sleep Apnea – Symptoms\, Causes & Treatments 
DESCRIPTION:Description: Sleep hygiene\, most common sleep disorders\, when to see a sleep specialist\, and how to treat sleep apnea. \nFacilitator: Sarah Rosson\, Registered Sleep Technologist\, Sentara Martha Jefferson & Juliana Leonardo\, Supervisor\, Sleep Medicine Center\, Sentara Martha Jefferson \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nPre-register: here
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge/event/sleep-apnea-symptoms-causes-treatments/
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