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Featured News and Highlights
Caring for People at Risk for Suicide
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Improve care and outcomes for people at risk for suicide with effective paths to care and a collaborative safety plan:
- Prevention isn’t about just one moment. Ongoing support and follow-up care builds trust and supports long-term healing and recovery.
- Prioritizing self-care is a vital way to support mental well-being and reduce risk. Simple, consistent actions like getting enough sleep, eating nutritious food, engaging in physical activity, and finding healthy ways to manage stress: therapy, mindfulness, hobbies, or spending time in nature. Check out this video from SAMHSA.
Having a safety plan in place can provide control and hope. Knowing when to contact 988 or 911 is essential.
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Rabies Awareness Week (Sept. 22 - 28)
It’s Rabies Awareness Week. Rabies is a deadly disease that is preventable. Avoid contact with wildlife (such as raccoons, dogs, skunks, and foxes), know what to do if a bat gets indoors, do NOT try to catch or touch a bat, and act fast after a bite. If you are bitten at an dog park, report it. Follow VDH guidance, and learn more.
Save Animal Control’s (AWLA) number: 703-931-9241 in your phone, and check out Public Health for more information. All pets should be vaccinated and licensed.
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Upcoming Events
September 18: Embrace Connection
The public is invited to explore the epidemic of loneliness and its deep ties to physical health, mental wellness, and substance use recovery with guest speaker, former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy on Transforming Loneliness Into a Flourishing Community
When: Thur., Sept. 18, 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: Virginia Hospital Center Hazel Conference Center, 1701 N George Mason Dr. Green garage parking
Register: Go to Embracing Connection on Eventbrite
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 September 20: Annual Green Valley Day!
This year's theme is "In the Spirit of Unity", join in at this neighborhood celebration.
September 26: Emergency Planning
Workshop for Caregivers
Arlington DHS' Aging and Disability Services and Parks and Recreation's 55+ Programs presents a practical session to help caregivers prepare for emergencies—being ready can make all the difference. You'll learn about:
- Responding to natural disasters/local emergencies,
- Creating a personalized kit and evacuation plan,
- Caregiving under pressure, and
- Connecting with fellow caregivers.
Anyone who cares for aging parents or loved ones with special needs can get tips to act swiftly and safely. Learn more about sheltering in place or evacuation at Medicare.gov/emergency & #NationalPreparednessMonth.
When: Fri., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St S.
Register: arlaaa@arlingtonva.us. (not required)
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October 3: Festival LatinoAmericano
Join friends and neighbors in an annual celebration Arlington's rich heritage from throughout the Americas. The festival welcomes artisans, nonprofits, and food vendors to enjoy, eat, and dance together to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month locally. *Vendors and nonprofits, sign up through Sat. Sept. 20! ¡Vámonos!
Where: Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St.
When: Fri., Oct. 3, 5-9 p.m.
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