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Featured News and Highlights
Tonight at 7! International Overdose Awareness Vigil
Live(d) Experience Advisory Council - Helping our Community
45 Arlington residents who have been unhoused attended an event on Mon.,Aug. 25, held by Live(d) Experience Advisory Council (LEAC), a group of DHS clients experiencing or having experienced homelessness. They presented to the group on their work to enhance Continuum of Care services, such as formulating a new CoC grievance policy, and providing input into planning of CoC grants and services to meet them where they are.
Representatives from Community Assistance (Jenna Adams), Arlington Employment Center (Jackie Chavez), Ticket to Work (Emily Hoban), Treatment on Wheels (Michael Keen), and Public Assistance (Jessica Crothers) were available afterwards to answer questions and provide resources to clients in need. This event was important because it was client-lead, shared resources and power, and expertly coordinated by Regina Chambers. Kudos!
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Navigating Crisis Together: Behavioral Health
This event will support information sharing and improving access to services for anyone experiencing behavioral health crisis. Share flyers (in English.pdf and Spanish) with colleagues and clients. Registration is recommended but not required; parking is limited.
Date: Mon., Sept. 15. 6 - 8 p.m.
Place: Lubber Run Community Center, 300 Park Dr.
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Bring Your Expertise to Our Team
Arlington County Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) District Court Services Unit is seeking a Bilingual After-School Program Counselor (English/Spanish).
Staff provide academic, emotional, and social skills support through group activities, psycho-educational groups, and skill-building; giving youth consistency and structure along with empathy, support, and positive role modeling in a group setting. The Counselor will play a vital role at the program by assisting full-time counselors in providing high-quality services to program clients and their families. Apply today!
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Upcoming Events
September 3: Medicare Open Enrollment 2025 Reconciliation Bill
Arlington Neighborhood Village will feature Michelle Thomas, VICAP’s Program Coordinator, and Olivia Umoren, USAging’s Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, who will share insights into different types of Medicare plans, as well as:
- Changes beneficiaries can make during Open Enrollment (Oct. 15 - Dec. 7, 2025)
- Key Medicare/Medicaid updates in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill
Date: Wed., Sept. 3
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Registration closes Sept. 3 at 7 a.m.
Registration required for this virtual program: call 703-228-1725; email MedicareHelp@arlingtonva.us; or complete a registration form here.
 September 6: Hispanic Heritage Festival!
Join this fun event at Tyrol Hill Park (5101 7th Rd. S.) 1-4 p.m.
September 11: Ticket to Work
Disability beneficiaries 18-64 in our area are eligible for benefits counseling, career and employment services and support to maintain work. Join this helpful information session in-person. Contact Emily Hoban at (703) 228-1425 or EHoban1@arlingtonva.us for questions/accomadations.
Date: Thurs., Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Shirlington Library (4200 Campbell Ave.)
Register: Eventbrite link
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September 18: Foster Parent Information Session
Interested in becoming a foster parent in Arlington but have questions? Information session will cover the following topics:
- Eligibility and requirements
- Expectations and issues prospective foster parents should consider
- Training requirements
- Certification process
- Support systems for foster parents
Contact us or register for a session by emailing openheartsopenhomes@arlingtonva.us
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