October 2023 Newsletter

Greetings Prevention Champions, Welcome to the October edition of the Henrico Area Prevention Services monthly newsletter!

Prevention Month Observances are All Around Us!

Join us in spreading the message of prevention, and visit Prevent MedAbuse a CADCA Initiative for valuable information and resources. Together, we can create a safer and healthier community for all. 🌿💊

As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, its important to recognize the prevalence of this issue and the harm it causes to individuals and families. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status. This month, we must focus on prevention by educating ourselves and our communities on the warning signs and ways to intervene. By working together, we can create a safer and healthier future for all. Let's spread awareness and stand up against domestic violence.



RESOURCES

Partners for Peace

Resources for Survivors, Family & Friends

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Here's what we've been up to...

What we're planning...

October 7

Glen Allen Day, Crump Park, 8:30am-3pm

NAMIWalks Virginia, Collegiate School/Robins Campus, 9am

Charles City Out of Darkness Walk, Charles City High School, 10am

October 9 Evidence-Based Program Training for Community Based Program Staff

October 11 Mental Health First Aide Training with Henrico Community Corrections

October 14 Bernard Greene Memorial Drug Treatment Court Memorial 5k Deep Run Park, 9am

October 19 Rec & Parks Senior Health & Fitness Expo, Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 10am-12pm

October 22 Community Day Henrico County Schools, Dorey Park, 12-4pm 

(Baker Elementary, John Rolfe Middle and Varina High)

October 23 CCoVA Summit, Hotel Roanoke, 7:30am - 5:00pm

October 25 5 Bridges Workplace Wellness with Charles City DSS

October 26 ACEs Training, Mary France Youth Center at VCU, 10am–12pm 

Youth Ambassadors

🌟 Building Confidence and Teamwork at the Challenge Course 🌟

Our youth leadership program recently embarked on an exhilarating journey at the Chesterfield County Challenge Course! 🌲✨This dynamic ropes course is not just about adventure; it's about building confidence, trust, and essential life skills. The day was filled with excitement, laughter, and those transformative moments where you realize you can achieve more than you ever thought possible.🌟

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Henrico Prevention offers various FREE community-based trainings supporting mental health awareness and substance use prevention.

Have You Secured Your Seat Yet?

Exciting News! Henrico Prevention has partnered with the Mary and Frances Youth Center at VCU to bring even more training opportunities to the Richmond Community. Check out The Greater Richmond Youth Development Network Training Calendar. These trainings are designed for:

• Supervisors, directors and coordinators of programs working with children and youth
• Teachers, educators, school administrators and contracted youth mentors looking to better understand quality youth programming
• Anyone who wants to grow and develop their ability to work effectively with children and youth

Visit BeWellVA.com for regional training opportunities.

Be Well VA is the Community Services Boards Office on Prevention regional approach to bring awareness to the increasing number of deaths by suicide and promote wellness for life. We are a local resource to help you find your path to emotional well-being. Find out what’s happening in your community, learn more, and BE WELL Virginia!