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As we welcome the season of gratitude, let's take a moment to appreciate the compassion, dedication, and heart that outreach workers bring to their work each day, and most importantly, the incredible individuals, families, and communities who welcome us into their lives and inspire the work we do. Together, we continue to build connections, spread kindness, and make a difference, one person at a time. Wishing you a November filled with warmth, gratitude, and meaningful moments!
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Sleep Apnea - Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
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Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Training Topic: Sleep Apnea – Symptoms, Causes & Treatments Description: Learn about sleep hygiene, most common sleep disorders, when to see a sleep specialist, and how to treat sleep apnea.
Facilitator: Sarah Rosson, Registered Sleep Technologist, Sentara Martha Jefferson & Juliana Leonardo, Supervisor, Sleep Medicine Center, Sentara Martha Jefferson
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Format: Online via Zoom
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Job Position/Title: Child Meal Programming Coordinator
Location: Charlottesville or Verona, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Support Works Housing
Job Position/Title: Supportive Services Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Fluvanna County Department of Social Services
Location: Fork Union, VA
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Position: Benefits Program Specialist III
Position: Family Services Specialist I/II
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten Community Services Board
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Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate III/Peer Support Specialist
Location: Lovingston, VA
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate B/Peer Support Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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
Move2Health Equity and the Blue Ridge Health District, with support from many wonderful community partners, are hosting FREE community health clinics on November 5 and 19, from 2:00–5:00 PM at the Dunbar School Community Center (2524 Mountain Hill Road, Palmyra).
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November 5: Meet one-on-one with a physician to discuss your health questions and concerns.
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November 19: Connect privately with a community health worker who can help you navigate resources, access services, and find support for your individual or family needs.
Free health screenings will also be available! Come take advantage of these valuable services and connect with people who are here to support your health and well-being!
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MHP Salud is offering three free, e-learning, self-paced trainings designed to help Community Health Workers (CHWs) expand their knowledge and better support the individuals and communities they serve. These trainings offer a great opportunity for CHWs to build their skills and strengthen the support they provide to others—all at no cost and on their own schedule!
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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, November 10 from 3 to 4 PM at Greene County Health Department
- 50 Stanard St., Stanardsville, VA 22973
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Monday, November 16 from 3 to 4 PM at Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department
- 1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903, Door #1
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Wednesday, November 18 from 1 to 3 PM at Nelson County Health Department
- 1645 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington, VA 22922
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Wednesday, November 18 from 3 to 4 PM at Louisa County Health Department
- 101 Woolfolk Ave. Suite 202, Louisa VA 23093
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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, November 17 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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Join the Jefferson Board for Aging (JABA) and Hospice of the Piedmont on November 10, from 4:00 - 5:00 PM at JABA (674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901) for an information conversation about palliative medicine and how it can support patients and families facing serious illness. Learn how palliative care focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life while helping individuals and families navigate healthcare decisions.
Additionally, JABA is offering caregiver support and education events in November. Highlighted offerings include:
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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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