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Adult Mental Health First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Move for Mental Health
Join us for a meaningful morning of movement, community, and mental health advocacy in the heart of beautiful Old Town Warrenton. Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or prefer a leisurely walk with friends and family, this event is for all ages and fitness levels.
VetConnectWalk
Two Miles. Two People. One Mission.
The Veterans Walk is a time to come together in gratitude, reflection, and connection. This walk brings veterans, first responders, and community partners side by side to honor service, share stories, and remind one another that no one walks alone. It’s a simple act with deep meaning, showing support, strengthening bonds, and creating space for conversation, understanding, and care within our community.
Older Adult Mental Health First Aid
Improve quality of life and learn how to assist and support older adults who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge by getting certified in an evidence-based, early intervention training program.
Building Resilience, with Encompass Community Supports
In today's fast-paced world, the ability to bounce back from challenges, adapt to change, and maintain mental wellness is more crucial than ever.
This interactive Lunch & Learn session explores the fundamental qualities and characteristics of resilient people that can be learned and developed to strengthen our own capacity for resilience.
The Forgotten Mourners: Supporting Children through Grief and Loss
Join us for an essential conversation about childhood grief and how we can better support the young people in our lives during their most difficult moments.
This interactive session will explore how children experience and express grief differently than adults, providing practical tools for human service professionals, educators, parents, and family members to recognize when a child is struggling with loss.
Shelter & Solidarity
Join the Faith Community Wellness Council for a transformative forum exploring how communities of faith can respond to two of our most pressing challenges: housing insecurity and toxic polarization.
eRACEing the Stigma 2025
Please join us for an evening to celebrate our commitment to mental wellness in our community.
From Experience to Empowerment: Harnessing Peer Support for Successful Recovery Outcomes
Target Audience: Probation officers, social workers, counselors, case managers, probation officers, family members, and other professionals or individuals involved in supporting recovery journeys.
Community CHATS Event
CHATS (Connecting Humans and Telling Stories) is simple, hands-on, and far more engaging, fulfilling, and fun than can be explained on paper.
CHATS offers a way to counteract the growing lack of quality social connection in our communities and our homes.
Join us and let’s chat.
Doubles for Life Tennis Social
Join us to celebrate, remember, and connect with friends.
Spiritual First Aid (Fall 2025 Cohort)
To help increase the capacity to provide mental health aid and support the faith community, the Mental Health Association is pleased to offer Spiritual Health First Aid. More information about the curriculum is available at: https://www.spiritualfirstaid.org
This course consists of 8 online video sessions (completed at home), with 4 hybrid discussion group meetings (in-person or by zoom). Mental Health Fauquier provides the course and all materials at no cost to you.
Beat Burnout... before it beats you, with Encompass Community Supports
Don't wait until you're running on empty to take action. This vital webinar addresses the silent epidemic of burnout, helping you recognize early warning signs and take proactive steps before exhaustion takes hold.
Battling Back-to-School Anxiety, with Aileen Elsaesser, LPC
Back to School Anxiety is a common experience that affects students, families, and school communities. This workshop aims to offer helpful insights and strategies to navigate this tricky period.