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SUMMARY:UMW Health and Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health America of Fredericksburg (MHAfred) will attend this event and provide resources.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/umw-health-and-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:Cedric Rucker University Center\, 1301 College Avenue\, Fredericksburg\, 22401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Mary Washington":MAILTO:Dining@UMW.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Youth In Crisis: Supporting youth through school and clinic-based mental health programs
DESCRIPTION:Trauma harms children emotionally\, psychologically\, and biologically and untreated experiences can lead to suicide\, substance abuse\, serious emotional disturbance\, poor school and work performances\, social maladjustment\, and decrease health and well-being. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) states that one in six children and adolescents ages 6-17 years old will experience an adverse childhood experience and/or serious mental illness and that 50 percent of those mental health disorders will surface around the age of 14. The pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many Americans and research reflects an increase in alcohol use and at least one illicit drug use disorder in the past years. \nIn this presentation\, we will address how youths facing traumatic episodes have developed unhealthy coping skills that negatively impact their academic success and developmental growth. We will offer helpful strategies for addressing trauma and grief\, substance abuse\, and other barriers that can negatively affect student learning\, growth\, and development through school- and clinic-based mental health programs. \nLearning Objectives\n\nTo provide strategies for working collaboratively with school and community partners to provide a systemic approach to mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences on student learning and growth.\nTo increase awareness of how to effectively implement trauma-informed practices through a school-based mental health program.\n\nSpeakers\nDr. Deborah E. Purge (Lead Presenter)\, Center Manager\, Dallas ISD \nDr. Tracey Brown\, Executive Director of Mental Health Services\, Dallas ISD \nCrystal Arriola\, Center Manager for the Mental Health Services Department for of the Dallas Independent School District \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Kelle Masten via email at kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org or Paige Thomas at paige.thomas@nasmhpd.org. \nLive closed captioning and ASL interpreters will be available for this webinar. \n***Post materials will be emailed to you within a few days after the webinar. This will include the recording link\, powerpoint slides and a certificate of attendance as we do not offer CEU credits. \n\n\nPlacement\n\nWebinar\n\n\n\nMental Health America of Fredericksburg staff will be attending this training\, and we wanted to share this opportunity with you.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-youth-in-crisis-supporting-youth-through-school-and-clinic-based-mental-health-programs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240325T133814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T154129Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Power of a Witness: Using Narrative Exposure Therapy (an Evidence Based Approach) to Support Students’ Trauma Recovery
DESCRIPTION:The Power of a Witness: Using Narrative Exposure Therapy (an Evidence Based Approach) to Support Students’ Trauma Recovery\nTrauma Informed Principle to Practice: Empowerment\, Collaboration \nThis workshop provides an exploration of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)\, an evidence-based approach tailored for adults or children\, particularly refugees and immigrants\, with multiple traumatic experiences. Kids Narrative Exposure Therapy (KIDNET) is a therapy designed for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma\, especially in conflict zones. KIDNET therapy focuses on reprocessing traumatic memories by contrasting the memories with the present feelings through narration. It focuses on helping them process their traumatic memories by creating a “lifeline” and uses techniques like storytelling\, art\, and role-play to aid in healing and recovery. \nLed by Dr. Alejandra Acuña\, this workshop guides us towards a comprehensive understanding of NET’s principles and techniques\, learning how to utilize storytelling to help students process and integrate traumatic memories resulting in reduced PTSD symptoms. Attendees will walk away equipped with practical strategies and insights to provide culturally responsive support to students\, fostering resilience and facilitating healing within diverse educational settings (e.g.\, green lights\, yellow lights\, and red lights of NET implementation!). \nImportantly\, Dr. Acuña will share not only about the evidence based approach\, but how the implementation of it in itself can and should be trauma-informed and culturally responsive so that students and their families experience their recovery through the trauma-informed principles of empowerment and collaboration \nAudience: School mental health professionals (school social workers\, school psychologists\, school counselors)\, student support services administrators and supervisors\, and anyone interested. \nMental Health America of Fredericksburg staff will be attending this workshop and we wanted to share this resource with you.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/workshop-3-the-power-of-a-witness-using-narrative-exposure-therapy-an-evidence-based-approach-to-support-students-trauma-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240325T171230Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Dinner Night at Cider Lab
DESCRIPTION:A portion of the cost of the meal will be donated from Heppe Chiropractic to Mental Health America of Fredericksburg.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/charity-dinner-night-at-cider-lab/
LOCATION:Cider Lab\, 7501 Graham St Suite 128\, Spotsylvania\, VA\, 22553\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Heppe Chiropratic":MAILTO:hello@heppechiro.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240325T134957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T154306Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Counseling with Care: Trauma-Informed School Counseling Practices
DESCRIPTION:Counseling with Care: Trauma Informed School Counseling Practices\nTrauma Informed Principle to Practice: Peer Support\, Empowerment \nAre you a school counselor\, becoming a school counselor\, or someone who teams/works with school counselors? Zeyda Garcia\, founder of Healing Aguas Wellness Solutions and school counseling professor\, joins our series to share how we can anchor and apply trauma-informed principles in school counseling practices\, programs\, and policies. In this workshop we will discuss a high-level overview of trauma\, its impacts on students\, and different strategies we can implement to support young people in counseling settings. \nUtilizing trauma informed school counseling practices\, we can support young people in regulating their own nervous system and support them in accessing their education. Join us as we reflect on our unique school and personal practices\, in order to enhance our trauma-informed support of students. \nParticipants will walk away with practical tools they can use in sessions with students\, families\, and school-wide. Most importantly\, and in Zeyda’s words\, the workshop hopes to offer school counselors with “more creativity\, courage and confidence in yourself as a counselor and a commitment to caring for yourself.” \nAudience:  School counselors\, school-based clinicians\, counselor educators\, counselor supervisors\, mental health counselors\, and anyone interested. \nMental Health America of Fredericksburg staff will be attending this workshop and we wanted to share this resource with you.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/counseling-with-care-trauma-informed-school-counseling-practices/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
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SUMMARY:FCPS Mental Health Resource Fair Vendor Registration
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health America of Fredericksburg staff will be attending\, and we wanted to share this resource with you.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/fcps-mental-health-resource-fair-vendor-registration/
LOCATION:James Monroe High School\, 2300 Washington Ave\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T173000
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DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240325T140543Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: "You Can Talk to Me": A Family Guide to Support Students' Mental Health and Well-Being Trauma Informed Principle to Practice: Trustworthiness & Transparency\, Collaboration & Mutuality
DESCRIPTION:“You Can Talk to Me”: A Family Guide to Support Students’ Mental Health and Well-Being\nTrauma Informed Principle to Practice: Trustworthiness & Transparency\, Collaboration & Mutuality \nHow might we partner with parents\, caregivers and families through trauma informed approaches to support the mental health and well-being of the children and teens in their lives? In 2023\, Project Cal-Well (a cross-agency mental health initiative led by the California Department of Education to promote mental health awareness and wellness among California’s K-12 students) designed the Family Guide to Supporting Young People’s Mental Health and Well-Being for parents and other caregivers (available in English and Spanish)\, with input from families\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and youth. By sharing tips for families on how to have conversations about social media use\, mental health\, anti-LGBTQ experiences\, bullying and more\, this guide provides parents and other caregivers with information and easy-to-use strategies to support their children’s overall well-being and mental health. \nHow did the guide’s authors partner with students and their families to create this guide? How might we support students and families to dig into its information and leverage this resource to partner with parents and other caretakers? Join us to explore these questions\, and the guide itself\, while learning from several of its authors about how the guide’s development process was trauma informed. \nParticipants will: (1) learn about the development and content of the guide; (2) have the opportunity to consider how to get the guide and related local resources into the hands of families; and (3) generate ideas for how to use individual sections of the guide to align with a school’s continuum of trauma-informed approaches and social\, emotional\, and behavioral supports. \nAudience:  Educators\, school site leaders\, school mental health professionals\, youth advocates\, trauma-informed professionals\, family and caregivers\, family mental health advocates\, technical assistance providers\, and anyone interested. \nMental Health America of Fredericksburg staff will be attending this workshop and we wanted to share this resource with you.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/you-can-talk-to-me-a-family-guide-to-support-students-mental-health-and-well-being-trauma-informed-principle-to-practice-trustworthiness-transparency-collaboration-mutuality/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240325T174225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T180257Z
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SUMMARY:Heppe 15K
DESCRIPTION:All proceeds will be donated to Mental Health America of Fredericksburg.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/heppe-15k/
LOCATION:713 Sophia Street Fredericksburg\, VA US 22401
ORGANIZER;CN="Heppe Chiropratic":MAILTO:hello@heppechiro.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240123T155454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T155454Z
UID:12747-1713898800-1713906000@mhafred.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting (In-Person)
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URL:https://mhafred.org/event/board-meeting-in-person/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240325T135451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T154633Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Heart Work: Equity-Centered Coaching Practices for Trauma-Informed Collegiality and Collective Healing
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 6 of 6 in the “Trauma-Informed\, In School Sessions” Workshop Series (view series page for full details) \nThe Heart Work: Equity-Centered Coaching Practices for Trauma Informed Collegiality and Collective Healing\nTrauma Informed Principle to Practice: Cultural Humility As systemic inequities and trauma are often intertwined\, addressing their connection becomes crucial in trauma-informed school communities. Centering equity in every student interaction and adult partnership supporting the school system is essential. The capacity for the adults responsible for implementing trauma-informed practices grounded in equity is nurtured through equity-centered coaching. \nIn this workshop\, we will explore the principles of equity-centered coaching to cultivate trauma-informed school environments. Coaching conversations\, grounded in active listening\, cultural humility\, and psychological safety\, model the equitable interactions we hope administrators have with educators and providers so that educators and providers can offer the same experience with their students. \nTogether\, we will examine our own identities\, assumptions\, patterns\, and beliefs – creating space for new perspectives. This self-reflection enables us to recognize how inequities and trauma manifest in our schools. As we build self-awareness about our experiences and worldviews\, we become better able to perceive concerning dynamics and interrupt cycles of harm. \nThis workshop invites us to envision the trauma-informed and healing-centered schools we desire – places where adults possess the tools to nurture their well-being and fully empower students. We will review evidence-based tools\, rationale\, and resources to foster cultural humility\, mitigate systemic barriers\, and build trusting partnerships across the school community. \nAudience:  Educators\, school site leaders\, school mental health professionals\, youth advocates\, teacher educators\, school mental health graduate school educators\, higher education administrators\, and anyone interested in equity centered coaching in school cultures. \nMental Health America of Fredericksburg staff will be attending this workshop and we wanted to share this resource with you.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/workshop-6-the-heart-work-equity-centered-coaching-practices-for-trauma-informed-collegiality-and-collective-healing/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240325T152324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T163107Z
UID:13054-1713981600-1713987000@mhafred.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Rooting Young Adult Mental Health Services in Culturally Sustaining Values & Practices
DESCRIPTION:Session 3 of 4 in the “Rooting Young Adult Mental Health Services in Culturally Sustaining Values & Practices” Series (view series main page for full details) \nUplifting Culturally Sustaining Practices in Substance Use Prevention\nApril 24\, 2024: Session 3\nThis session’s essential question is: How might we challenge the deficit model permeating prevention and recovery to make space for culturally sustaining perspectives and practices in the field? \nMain Series Program Goals\n\nCounter the impacts of vicarious trauma and burn out by creating a safe and responsive learning community for the YYA workforce to be heard and seen in their efforts to support the holistic needs of their clientele.\nBuild an understanding of healing centered engagement and approaches to youth development and case management that strengthens service provision for transition-aged youth.\nExpand our organizational and individual capacity to support young adult holistic wellness\, critical consciousness development\, and collective healing.\n\nAudience\nAll community-based organizations\, institutions\, and mental health professionals\, including peer support specialists\, therapists\, psychologists\, counselors\, and others who support the mental health and wellness of transition-aged youth. \nMental Health America of Fredericksburg staff are attending this workshop and wanted to share this opportunity with you.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-rooting-young-adult-mental-health-services-in-culturally-sustaining-values-practices-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240125T171848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T040612Z
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SUMMARY:Annual MHAfred Mental Health Wellness Walk
DESCRIPTION:MHAfred holds this walk the first Saturday in May. Your support helps us raise money for the free programs that we offer. Together we can make an impact to raise awareness about mental health and wellness in our community. Join us as we walk a million steps towards mental wellness!
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/annual-mhafred-mental-health-wellness-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240123T155619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T155619Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting (Teams)
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URL:https://mhafred.org/event/board-meeting-teams-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240325T153208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T153208Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Rooting Young Adult Mental Health Services in Culturally Sustaining Values & Practices
DESCRIPTION:Session 4 of 4 in the “Rooting Young Adult Mental Health Services in Culturally Sustaining Values & Practices” Series (view series main page for full details) \nHonoring and Supporting Peer Support in Healing-Centered Approaches\nMay 22\, 2024: Session 4\nThis session’s essential question is: How might organizations truly value\, uplift\, and support the wisdom and skill of those with lived experience? Join us as we explore peer support in healing-centered engagement. \nThe learning objectives include: \n\nHow YYA serving organizations can implement peer support providers\, and uplift lived experience professionals\nLearn about the power and benefits of peer support in a young person’s life\nWays to implement peer support in young people’s treatment plan as a way to promote employment opportunities and belonging\nHow to create youth leadership programming and youth voice initiatives\n\nMain Series Program Goals\n\nCounter the impacts of vicarious trauma and burn out by creating a safe and responsive learning community for the YYA workforce to be heard and seen in their efforts to support the holistic needs of their clientele.\nBuild an understanding of healing centered engagement and approaches to youth development and case management that strengthens service provision for transition-aged youth.\nExpand our organizational and individual capacity to support young adult holistic wellness\, critical consciousness development\, and collective healing.\n\nAudience\nAll community-based organizations\, institutions\, and mental health professionals\, including peer support specialists\, therapists\, psychologists\, counselors\, and others who support the mental health and wellness of transition-aged youth. \nMental Health America of Fredericksburg staff are attending this workshop and wanted to share this opportunity with you.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-rooting-young-adult-mental-health-services-in-culturally-sustaining-values-practices-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240206T183304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T183304Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day
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URL:https://mhafred.org/event/memorial-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240605T171209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T171419Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Senior Visitors Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Senior Visitors volunteer meeting. Our dedicated volunteers connect with older adults in our community through the Senior Visitors program at Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. Together\, we combat loneliness\, promote mental well-being\, and build lasting friendships. \nIf you are a current volunteer\, an invitation link has been sent to your email inbox. If you are experiencing any difficulties\, please reach out to the Senior Visitors Program Lead with any questions or concerns. \nCall us at (540) 371-2704 or click here for more information on how to become a volunteer with Senior Visitors.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/monthly-senior-visitors-volunteer-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Senior Visitors
ORGANIZER;CN="Mental Health America of Fredericksburg":MAILTO:mhafred@mhafred.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240604T171543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T172752Z
UID:13455-1718186400-1718200800@mhafred.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Aging: Life Begins at 50
DESCRIPTION:Join Mental Health America of Fredericksburg staff at the Partner in Aging Art of Aging: Life Begins at 50 Expo! This is a free community event and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/the-art-of-aging-life-begins-at-50/
LOCATION:Fredericksburg Convention Center\, 2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Senior Visitors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Partner in Aging":MAILTO:info@partnersinaging.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240326T154110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T154110Z
UID:13113-1718371800-1718382600@mhafred.org
SUMMARY:Pride Month panel discussion on LGBTQIA+ Allyship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/pride-month-panel-discussion-on-lgbtqia-allyship/
LOCATION:Howell Library\, 806 Lyons Boulevard\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Our Friends' Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Rappahannock Regional Library%2C Chuck Gray":MAILTO:chuck.gray@crrl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240605T171740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T171740Z
UID:13479-1718442000-1718445600@mhafred.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Senior Visitors Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Senior Visitors volunteer meeting. Our dedicated volunteers connect with older adults in our community through the Senior Visitors program at Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. Together\, we combat loneliness\, promote mental well-being\, and build lasting friendships. \nIf you are a current volunteer\, an invitation link has been sent to your email inbox. If you are experiencing any difficulties\, please reach out to the Senior Visitors Program Lead with any questions or concerns. \nCall us at (540) 371-2704 or click here for more information on how to become a volunteer with Senior Visitors.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/monthly-senior-visitors-volunteer-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Senior Visitors
ORGANIZER;CN="Mental Health America of Fredericksburg":MAILTO:mhafred@mhafred.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240123T155729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T155729Z
UID:12751-1718731800-1718742600@mhafred.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/board-meeting-in-person-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240619T170441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T170726Z
UID:13571-1719507600-1719518400@mhafred.org
SUMMARY:USOA Mrs. Southeast Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nJoin MHAfred for an exclusive meet and greet event with United States of America’s Mrs. Southeast\, Julia Melton\, hosted at Suad’s Majles. Julia Melton is running for United States of America’s Mrs. 2024 and is using her platform to spread awareness and break the stigma of mental health challenges.\nThe evening will unfold from 5:00 to 8:00 PM\, featuring an hour of live music by Shree from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at this charming Bahraini coffee shop. Mental Health America of Fredericksburg proudly supports USOA Mrs. Southeast as her campaign sponsor and will be present to back her. Mark your calendars for June 27th!\n\nDate: June 27th\nTime: 5:00 – 8:00 PM\nWhere: Suad’s Majles\n2619 Princess Anne St\nFredericksburg\, VA 22401
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/usoa-mrs-southeast-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Suad’s Majles\, 2619 Princess Anne St\, Fredericksburg\, 22401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240604T175727Z
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SUMMARY:FXBG PRIDE
DESCRIPTION:MHAfred is proud to be a part of the 2024 Fxbg Pride event! Stop by the MHAfred booth to say hello and learn more about mental health resources in the Fredericksburg region.\n\nWelcome all to Fredericksburg Pride Nonprofits FOURTH FXBG PRIDE event!\nMusical Performances! Local Vendors! Local Organizations! Raffles! PRIDE!\nThis year’s theme is Embrace Your Pride!\n\nThe Fxbg Pride March will start at Riverfront Park! Meet at 10:00 – march will start approx. at 10:30 and head through downtown BACK to the festival at Riverfront Park!\nWe’d love to see you in your FXBG PRIDE shirts – found here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fxbg-pride/ \nAccessibility\, Parking and First Aid:\n\nAttendee Event Entrance: Will be in main park entrance on the corner of Sophia Street and Charlotte Street. E\nAll booths/tents are to have a clear\, clean space with standard table height accessible to all.\nASL Interpreters provided at the stage for speeches and scheduled musical performances.\nPublic Event Parking: For the event at Riverfront Park you may park where applicable in designated spots – except for permit/private parking. Parking for this event will be similar to that of the Christmas Parade (throughout downtown and walk-in). Public Lots – Barton Street – public parking (off William and Barton) Sophia Street and Parking garage on Wolfe St. Uber – Lyft – Yellow Taxicab Service – (540) 429-9350 Global Cab VA- (540) 657-2227. (FXBG PRIDE is not responsible for parking fees).\nMore info on the FXBG PRIDE MARCH HERE: https://fxbgpride.org/event/fxbg-pride-march-2024/\nDisability Parking: TBD\nFredericksburg Rescue Squad will be on site with an ambulance crew.\nCode of Conduct and Participation Guidelines: https://fxbgpride.org/policies/event-policies/\n\n\nFor additional information about how to become a sponsor click here. \nFor additional information on hosting a booth click here. 
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/fxbg-pride/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, 705 Sophia St\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705
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CREATED:20240206T183823Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:https://mhafred.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Happy-Independence-Day.mp4
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/independence-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240605T171952Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Senior Visitors Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Senior Visitors volunteer meeting. Our dedicated volunteers connect with older adults in our community through the Senior Visitors program at Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. Together\, we combat loneliness\, promote mental well-being\, and build lasting friendships. \nIf you are a current volunteer\, an invitation link has been sent to your email inbox. If you are experiencing any difficulties\, please reach out to the Senior Visitors Program Lead with any questions or concerns. \nCall us at (540) 371-2704 or click here for more information on how to become a volunteer with Senior Visitors.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/monthly-senior-visitors-volunteer-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Senior Visitors
ORGANIZER;CN="Mental Health America of Fredericksburg":MAILTO:mhafred@mhafred.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240605T172120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T172120Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Senior Visitors Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Senior Visitors volunteer meeting. Our dedicated volunteers connect with older adults in our community through the Senior Visitors program at Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. Together\, we combat loneliness\, promote mental well-being\, and build lasting friendships. \nIf you are a current volunteer\, an invitation link has been sent to your email inbox. If you are experiencing any difficulties\, please reach out to the Senior Visitors Program Lead with any questions or concerns. \nCall us at (540) 371-2704 or click here for more information on how to become a volunteer with Senior Visitors.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/monthly-senior-visitors-volunteer-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Senior Visitors
ORGANIZER;CN="Mental Health America of Fredericksburg":MAILTO:mhafred@mhafred.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240714T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T171436Z
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SUMMARY:TRAINING - The Science of Well-Being for adults\, free & online from Yale University
DESCRIPTION:Cutting through the hype\, what self-care practices can actually help? After a brief introduction to research-based self-care and mental wellness\, create your own plan with goals. \nJoin MHAfred staff and partnering organizations at this free Yale University training through Coursea. This online self-paced presentation opens on June 14\, 2024\, but enrollment is open until the course ends in three weeks. The estimated time to complete the entire course is 6 hours each week. \nIn this course\, you will engage in various challenges designed to increase your happiness and build more productive habits. In preparation for these tasks\, Professor Laurie Santos revealed misconceptions about happiness\, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do\, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life successfully.  \nTHE SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE DAVID F. SWENSEN FUND FOR INNOVATION IN TEACHING. \nNEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/training-the-science-of-well-being-free-online-from-yale-university/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T000000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240714T182333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T020052Z
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SUMMARY:TRAINING - For Teens - How to be Happy\, Less Stressed\, and Thrive
DESCRIPTION:MHAfred recommends this online self-paced mini-course tailored for high schoolers. It provides a concise introduction to Positive Psychology\, which explores the factors contributing to happiness. With this knowledge\, teens can set personal goals for enhancing well-being and developing healthier habits. The course runs for six weeks and requires just three hours each week. Registration is open until the course ends in mid-August. Free to Coursera members\, a free 7-day trial and course can be completed within that timeframe.  \nFollow the web link in this MHAfred calendar posting for registration and a video presentation from Dr. Laurie Santos\, professor of the popular Yale course Psychology and the Good Life. She explains why she developed this course for teens and what you can expect. \nFrom the professor: A recent survey found that 37% of teens say they have poor mental health. This 6-week course aims to curb this mental health crisis by combining the best insights from Dr. Laurie Santos’ popular Yale course Psychology and the Good Life. In this course\, you will explore what the field of psychology teaches us about how to be happier\, how to feel less stressed\, and how to thrive in high school and beyond. The lessons and short weekly ‘happiness homework’ assignments will ultimately prepare you to put these scientific findings into practice. The ultimate goal is for you to feel better and build healthier habits.  \nNote: This course is not affiliated with Yale University and does not offer grades\, credits\, or student status. THE SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING FOR TEENS WAS PRODUCED IN PART DUE TO THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION AND THE JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION. \nParents\, teachers\, and professionals supporting teenagers may also find the course relevant and beneficial.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens/
LOCATION:Online – The Science of Well-Being for Teens\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240715T053835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T054753Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals Living with Sickle Cell Disease
DESCRIPTION:Join MHAfred staff who will be attending this SAMHSA training: \nIn observance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month\, the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health\, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)\, and the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs are excited to host a virtual event titled “The Thriving Warrior: Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals Living with Sickle Cell Disease.” \nAs life expectancy for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) has increased\, there is a concomitant surge in the need and demand for resources to enhance quality of life\, including mental health. Psychiatric disorders\, especially depression and anxiety\, are common in both children and adults with SCD and can be exacerbated by chronic and/or acute medical issues\, socioeconomic factors\, and the trauma and ongoing toll of receiving stigmatizing\, biased care. In this panel\, you will hear from warriors across the lifespan who will share their experiences\, opportunities\, and challenges in addressing their mental health and building the necessary resiliency\, self-care\, and support systems. \nEvent: SCD and mental health panel—Two warrior TED Talks followed by a facilitated panel discussion with 3 additional warriors/spouse of a warrior. \nModerator: Marsha Treadwell\, Ph.D.\, Professor in Residence\, Department of Pediatrics\, Division of Hematology\, UCSF School of Medicine; Co-Director\, UCSF Sickle Cell Center of Excellence; Jordan Fund Endowed Chair\, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-supporting-the-mental-health-needs-of-individuals-living-with-sickle-cell-disease/
LOCATION:WEBINAR – online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying
DESCRIPTION:During BIPOC mental health awareness month\, join MHAfred staff for day one of this webinar series – Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying\, exploring bullying & belonging with attention to faith-based experiences of stigma\, contention\, conflict\, and policies and programs that foster religious literacy\, thereby enhancing school culture and climate. The series is intended for students\, families\, educators\, and school mental health professionals who are navigating the ongoing impact of faith-based bullying on student and staff mental health. \nOn July 23rd and 25th\, 2024\, we will examine recent data (quantitative and qualitative) that can help us drive school mental health leadership\, policies\, and programs that foster safety for students and staff\, specifically those who are experiencing high levels of xenophobia\, exclusion\, scapegoating\, and more.
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-healing-school-communities-in-the-context-of-faith-based-bullying/
LOCATION:WEBINAR – online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T091602
CREATED:20240722T145748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T145748Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying\, day two
DESCRIPTION:During BIPOC mental health awareness month\, join MHAfred staff for day two of this webinar series – Healing School Communities in the Context of Faith-Based Bullying\, exploring bullying & belonging with attention to faith-based experiences of stigma\, contention\, conflict\, and policies and programs that foster religious literacy\, thereby enhancing school culture and climate. The series is intended for students\, families\, educators\, and school mental health professionals who are navigating the ongoing impact of faith-based bullying on student and staff mental health. \nOn July 23rd and 25th\, 2024\, we will examine recent data (quantitative and qualitative) that can help us drive school mental health leadership\, policies\, and programs that foster safety for students and staff\, specifically those who are experiencing high levels of xenophobia\, exclusion\, scapegoating\, and more. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://mhafred.org/event/webinar-healing-school-communities-in-the-context-of-faith-based-bullying-day-two/
LOCATION:WEBINAR – online
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