Thursdays each week – Virtual SMART Recovery® Group Meetings
Join the public SMART Recovery® group meeting in Fairfax County on Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. SMART Recovery® can be used to address ANY addictive behavior. No matter what your addiction, the program’s tools and techniques will help you overcome the behavior. You’ll find a warm and welcoming community in both our face-to-face meetings and online activities. Attend this virtual meeting. Learn more about our program.
Friday, Feb. 3 – Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Teen Art Contest Call for Entries Deadline
Fairfax teens ages 12 to 19 are invited to design works of art (dance, musical performances, paintings, poetry, posters, sculpture, TikToks, videos) to promote this year’s awareness theme (Awareness + Action = Social Change) and what it means to them. Winners in five categories will receive $100 gift certificates. To learn more about this event, contact Debra Miller or Yolanda Bonilla.
Mondays, Starting Feb. 6 – Free Virtual Classes, Parenting Children Ages 5-11 (in Spanish)
Do you have children in the 5-11 age range? This parenting class offered in Spanish shows parents how to increase their empathy, discover new ways to encourage appropriate behaviors, build positive self-concept and self-esteem, and learn how to have fun as a family. This class meets from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays, Feb. 6-May 22, 2023. Ready to sign-up or have questions? Contact us by email or call 703-324-7720. Learn more about the variety of parenting classes available.
Tuesdays, Starting Feb. 7 – Free Virtual Dads Parenting Group
Dads, sign up for our upcoming virtual Dads Parenting Group to improve your parenting skills and build better relationships! 90% of dads who completed Dads Parenting Groups increased or maintained positive involvement with their children. This virtual 13-week course takes place from 6-8:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, Feb. 7. Fairfax County residents, or dads with children living in Fairfax are welcome. Learn more about the program or contact Bennie Herron at 703-324-7308 with questions.
Tuesday, Feb. 7 – Orange Out!
Orange Out to raise awareness about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Take a selfie in your orange outfit, post it on social media with the hashtag #OrangeOut, and submit your photos to Debra Miller for potential use online.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 – Dementia Friendly Virtual Information Session
Learn how to become a dementia friend and turn your new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone living in your community. The information session runs from 12-1:15 p.m. After participating in a Dementia Friend Session, you will be able to describe dementia and know the most common type of dementia; state the five key messages about dementia; explain one approach to effectively communicate with a person with dementia; and commit to an action as a Dementia Friend in your community. Register to receive an email with login instructions. Learn more about Older Adult Services.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Communicating with a Loved One with Dementia
Attend this webinar to learn what to say and not say to help communicate better with loved ones with dementia. Pam Ostrowski, founder of Alzheimer’s Family Consulting, and author of the Alzheimer’s guidebook, "It's Not That Simple: Helping Families Navigate the Alzheimer's Journey," which is based on Pam’s dementia and Alzheimer’s journey with her parents, will share tips and guidance on both verbal and non-verbal communication. She will also share how communication may change from day to day or month to month, and ways to have the best relationship possible based on your loved one’s condition, reducing guilt and regret and providing peace of mind. Register to join this webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 12-1 p.m. Learn more about family caregiver programs.
Thursday, Feb. 16 – Free Virtual Kinship Café: Open Forum Discussion
Are you raising a child for a family member or friend? If you answered “yes,” you are a kinship caregiver, and you are not alone. Kinship Cafés provide encouragement and foster a sense of community among kinship caregivers. Register to join us on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. for this open forum discussion by sending an email or calling 703-324-7720. Registration required at least one business day before the Kinship Café date. Learn more about Virtual Kinship Cafés and check out future dates.
Wednesday, Feb 22 – Free Virtual Parent Café: The Intersection of ADHD and Anxiety
Virtual Parent Cafés are a great way for parents to learn from each other as they grow in their parenting skills. All Parent Cafés are open to Fairfax County parents or guardians with children ages 0-18 years old. Join us for this Parent Café on Wednesday, Feb 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. for a discussion about The Intersection of ADHD and Anxiety. Sign up by sending an email or call 703-324-7720 to register at least one business day before the Parent Café date. Learn more about Virtual Parent Cafés.
Friday, Feb. 24 – Teen Talent Showcase
Come to a celebration of art and performance and raise awareness about teen dating violence at the Sully Community Center (13800 Wall Road, Herndon) on Friday, Feb. 24, at 5 pm. This year’s theme, Awareness + Action = Social Change, encourages people to take a stand against violence in their community. Artwork and performances featured are from the annual art contest where teens respond to what this year’s theme means to them. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of art and performance-based activities, as well as vote on the People’s Choice prize. Questions? Contact Debra Miller or Yolanda Bonilla.
Saturday, Mar. 11, 2023 & Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023 – Tier One
Tier 1 is a training on the dynamics of domestic violence, the systems that respond to those crimes, and available resources in our community. This 16-hour in-person training is free, but registration is required. Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate.