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Health fair season is upon us! We’re excited to highlight the incredible work happening throughout the District. We invite you to share any upcoming events your organization is hosting so we can help showcase and promote the great efforts being made in communities through our newsletters. Please email event details to Jennifer Reilly. Thank you!
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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June Networking Social
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Date: Thursday, June 11
Description: Spend time getting to know colleagues from partner organizations while enjoying a hands-on cooking class. We’ll learn to use a traditional pasta machine to make angel hair and fettuccine-style pasta in the Basic Pasta class at Culinary Concepts AB. The handmade pasta will be paired with a selection of pre-made sauces and served with local vegetables provided by our partners. This event is open to all District outreach workers. Spaces are limited. Pre-registration is required. To encourage inter-organizational networking, we ask that no more than two participants per organization attend.
Facilitator: Chef Ami Shimanek, Culinary Concepts AB
Time: 2 to 4 PM
Format: In-person at Culinary Concepts AB (2041 Barracks Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903) |
The Importance of Developmental Screenings and Early Intervention Training
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Date: Monday, June 22
Description: Learn how to use developmental screenings to identify delays early and support young children’s growth before school begins. Because social-emotional skills are essential for learning and relationships, both general and social-emotional development should be assessed. We’ll explore the ASQ-3 (ages birth–5½) and ASQ:SE-2 (ages birth–6), two quick, easy screening tools that highlight strengths and areas needing support through parent input and observation. Using both tools provides a more complete view and helps guide referrals for further evaluation or services. Participants will learn how to administer, score, and interpret both tools, and connect families to community resources and referrals.
Facilitator: Rosemary Beard Heflin, Senior Family Support Specialist, Child Health Partnership
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM (Break for lunch from noon to 1 PM. Lunch is on your own)
Format: In-person in the Parish Hall of Church of Our Saviour (1165 E. Rio Road Charlottesville, VA 22901). Ample parking in the lot at the corner of Rio Road and Huntington Road. |
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Hiring Organization: The Arc of the Piedmont
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Job Position/Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Position/Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: Crozet, VA
Job Position/Title: Direct Support Professional
Location: Lovingston, VA
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Hiring Organization: Fluvanna County - Department of Social Services
Job Position/Title: Family Services Specialist I/II
Location: Fork Union, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Greene County - Department of Social Services
Job Position/Title: Human Services Assistant III
Location: Ruckersville, VA
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Hiring Organization: Piedmont Casa
Job Position/Title: Casa Supervisor (Part-time)
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate A
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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If your organization is hiring for an outreach position, we would love to advertise the opportunity in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with a brief description and link to the job posting.
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News from Our Partners
The Blue Ridge Health District has more Back to School Immunization Clinics across BRHD for rising K-12 graders.These vaccines will be given by walk-in only, no appointments needed!
Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department
Louisa County Health Department
Yancey Community Health Center
Vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis with supplies limited by availability. Minors must be accompanied by an adult ages 18+. Parents should bring a copy of their child’s insurance or Medicaid card if applicable and immunization record. Uninsured kids are welcome and may be eligible for reduced cost vaccines!
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Fluvanna Habitat for Humanity is helping local families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership opportunities. Habitat offers well-built, energy-efficient homes with affordable mortgage options, financial guidance, and support every step of the way. Qualified applicants who live or work in Fluvanna County may be eligible to partner with Habitat to build a safe, affordable place to call home.
If you or someone you know could benefit from better housing and a path to homeownership, contact Fluvanna Habitat for Humanity or attend their free information session on Monday, June 1 from 6 to 8 PM at the Fluvanna County Public Library (214 Commons Blvd, Palmyra, VA 22963) in Meeting Room B.
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The Women’s Initiative, in partnership with the Blue Ridge Health District, will be offering free, walk-in counseling services on Thursday, June 9 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Yancey School Community Center (7625 Porters Rd., Esmont, VA 22937). No appointments are necessary, and services are open to all community members.
These sessions provide confidential, brief emotional support for stress, anxiety, grief, and other life challenges, along with information and referrals for ongoing mental health care if needed. This is a free, accessible opportunity to connect with a trained counselor in a supportive and judgment-free environment.
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This series is designed for Medicaid members, dental professionals, medical teams, FQHC leaders, and community health partners across the Commonwealth. Each episode goes beyond the dental chair and explores topics including:
- Medical–dental integration in FQHCs
- Preventive care and whole-person health
- Health equity and community engagement
- Real conversations with clinicians
Whether you are a dental provider, medical professional, public health leader, or someone passionate about building healthier communities, this webinar series is for you. Join one session or all. Register using this link.
✨ Men’s Health & Oral Health — June 12 from 12 to 1 PM EST
✨ Back-to-School & Oral Health — August 2026 (exact date to be announced) from 12 to 1 PM EST
✨ Cancer & Oral Health — October 2026 (exact date to be announced) from 12 to 1 PM EST
✨ Mental Health & Oral Health — December 2026 (exact date to be announced) from 12 to 1 PM EST
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Join us at one of BRHD's local health departments for free Rapid REVIVE! Naloxone Training. Each event is free and will provide free naloxone to those who complete the brief training. Rapid in-home HIV test kits, free fentanyl/xylazine/benzodiazepines testing strips, condoms, lock boxes, and medication disposal bags will also be available. These events are open to everyone and occur on a monthly basis. No pre-registration required!
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Tuesday, June 9 from 3 to 4 PM at Greene County Health Department
- 50 Standard St., Standardsville, VA 22973
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Monday, June 15 from 3 to 4 PM at Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department
- 1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903, Door #1
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Wednesday, June 17 from 1 to 3 PM at Nelson County Health Department
- 1645 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington, VA 22922
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Wednesday, June 17 from 3 to 4 PM at Louisa County Health Department
- 101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa VA 23093
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Wednesday, June 24 from 1 to 3 PM at Fluvanna County Health Department
- 132 Main St., Palmyra VA 22963
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The Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903) is hosting a free sexually transmitted infection (STI) Test & Go event on Tuesday, June 16 from 4:30 to 6 PM (or until capacity is met).
These free walk-in STI testing events are held from 4:30 to 6 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Testing is available for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B & C. Free safer sex items are also available. Testing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis with limited capacity. No treatment or exams will be performed at this event. For more information about Test & Go or other similar services, visit BRHD's Sexual Health Services webpage.
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Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) is offering a wide range of upcoming caregiver support and education events throughout May and June, including support groups, caregiver coffees, speaker series sessions (next session on Wednesday, May 27 from 4 to 5 PM; see flyer for details), and dementia-focused workshops across Charlottesville and surrounding areas. To view the full list of events, dates, and registration details, please visit JABA’s online calendar. Highlighted offerings include caregiver support groups, Memory Café gatherings, and educational speaker series events focused on caregiving, dementia care, and caregiver well-being.
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If your organization has an upcoming event or training applicable to outreach workers, we would love to advertise it in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with the date, time, location, and a brief description of the event.
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