Events Calendar
WHV has compiled this list from our research and information received from other organizations. If you have an event you would like to post on this page, click here for the event form. Our calendar is updated weekly.

Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Be sure to check programs in upcoming months for early bird registration benefits. 

2008 Events
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Ongoing Events

FOCUS
Single Mother's Network
Day/Time Mondays (weekly) 6pm-7:30 pm
Location FOCUS Women’s Resource Center,953 Second Street, SE Charlottesville
More Info New group to help single mothers find support, encouragement, and resources. Babysitting provided. Sponsored by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.

Pre-Screening required. For more information and to register, please contact: Dr. Robin Eliason (434) 293-2222 ext. 27.
FOCUS
Men’s and Women’s Divorce Support Group
Day/Time Tuesdays (weekly) 7pm-8:30 pm
Location FOCUS Women’s Resource Center,953 Second Street, SE Charlottesville
More Info New group to help individuals during time of separation or divorce. Group members share and explore their divorce experiences.

Pre-Screening and Modest Fee Required. For more information, contact Betsy Cochran, LPC, of Authentic Living at (434) 296-5300.

Jewish Family Services
Group Therapy for Adults
Day/Time Thursday (weekly) 7pm-8:30 pm
Location Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave., Richmond
More Info This ongoing group meets weekly for individuals interested in working on family and relationship issues.

$50 per session. Insurance accepted; fee subsidies available. For more information or to register, call 804-282-5644, ext. O.

Jewish Family Services
Coping with Divorce
Day/Time Thursdays (weekly) 7pm-8:30 pm
Location Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave., Richmond
More Info A five-week support group for adults struggling with separation and divorce. Participants will learn coping skills and focus on reinforcing the positive aspects of their lives while rebuilding.

$50 per session. Insurance accepted; fee subsidies available.

For more information or to register, call 804-282-5644, ext. O.

FOCUS
Creating Health Relationships
Day/Time Thursdays (weekly) 6:30pm-8 pm
Location FOCUS Women’s Resource Center,953 Second Street, SE Charlottesville
More Info New group forming for women struggling with relationships. For individuals having difficulty in letting go of relationships that are not good for them or for individuals who feel they have to be in a relationship al the time to avoid being alone.

Fee based on a sliding scale. Call Monica Cates-Rosko at (434) 984-1392 or FOCUS Counseling Services at 293-2222 ext 27 for more information.

U.VA. Women's Center
Women's Sexual Assault Recovery Group
Day/Time Thursdays (weekly) 6pm-7:30 pm
Location U.VA. Women's Center (On University Avenue at 14th Street, In the historic Corner Building)
More Info This group will offer an opportunity for women to meet in a safe environment to support one another in the recovery process. An individual appointment needs to be scheduled prior to the start of the group. Contact Christen Pendleton ccp7a@virginia.edu or Kelly Handley keh5c@virginia.edu or call 982-2252.
SIDS Mid-Atlantic
SIDS Support Group
Day/Time 1st Thursday of every month 7-9 pm
Location McLean Presbyterian Church, 1020 Balls Hill Rd, McLean (last room on right on first floor)
More Info SIDS Mid-Atlantic support group for families, caregivers, and friends affected by the loss of a baby. The group is free and facilitated by a Grief Counselor.

For more information on coping with the death of a baby, please contact SIDS Mid-Atlantic at 703-933-9100 or sidsma27@aol.com or www.sidsma.org

FOCUS
Job Search Support Group
Day/Time Second and fourth Thursday of every month 10 am
Location FOCUS Women’s Resource Center,953 Second Street, SE Charlottesville
More Info Free On-going meeting offering encouragement and a circle of support within a relaxed, informal atmosphere for individuals in search of employment.

For more information, visit IX Project at 953 Second Street S.E., Charlottesville or call (434) 293-2222. You can also visit the website at www.avenue.org/focus for more information.

Jewish Family Services
Caregiver Support Group
Day/Time Third Thursday of every month 2-3:30 pm
Location Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave., Richmond
More Info Group offers a comfortable, confidential environment for caregivers struggling in their role.

$50 per session. Insurance accepted; fee subsidies available. 

For more information or to register, call 804-282-5644, ext. O.

CentraHealth Foundation and Mental Health Association of Central VA
ADD/ADHD Support Group
Day/Time Third Thursday of every month 6-7:30 pm
Location United Way Bldg., 1010 Miller Park Square, Lynchburg
More Info For parents of children with ADD/ADHD and adults with ADD/ADHD.

For more information or to register, call 434-947-4447

Jewish Family Services
Adoption Workshop
Day/Time Third Thursday of every month 2-3:30 pm
Location Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave., Richmond
More Info An adoption social worker covers all aspects of adoption including: homestudies, carious ways to adopt, and post-placement services. There will be time for questions and answers.

For more information or to register, call 804-282-5644, ext. O.

Couples and Kids: Central VA's Counseling Center for Families
Healthy Relationships
Day/Time Ongoing Contact for details
Location 110 Vista Centre Drive, Forest, VA
More Info 6 session program that teaches participants what is a healthy relationship.

Fee $140. Advanced registration is required. For more information: see http://www.couplesandkids.com or contact norma.white@couplesandkids.com 434-316-9339.

Shaping Life Through Art
Expressive Arts Practices
Day/Time Thursdays 7 - 9 pm
Location Glass Building, 313 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville
More Info Shaping Life Through Art introduces Expressive Arts practices to promote relaxation, personal growth and well being. Through movement meditations, visual art-making and reflective writing, we will tap into art's symbolic language to explore the compelling themes, images and stories in our lives. Each class invites you to enter into the rich landscape of your imagination where all possibilities exist for shaping life as a true expression of self.


Contact: Jena Leake, MA, CAGS Certified Expressive Arts Therapist, for more information: 434.996.8087 or jenaleake@earthlink.net