Join us for our annual “Christmas Morning Worship Service” and our 12 Days of Christmas Devotions. Our devotions will be posted on our social media accounts each day. Visit us at facebook.com/AbidingPresence.
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UPDATED due to weather! While Christmas will look a bit different this year, we still have lots of ways to celebrate the birth of Christ. On Christmas Eve we will have a drive-thru nativity from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and livestream worship at 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00 p.m. Learn more at AbidingPresence.net/Christmas.
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Worship online with us (YouTube link), listen to the album, and then tap below to learn more and hear more of their music! Trilogy is:
Christal Rheams (vocals)
Tony Nalker (piano)
Craig Fraedrich (trumpet & flugelhorn)
Have you ever wanted to VOLUNTEER with NAMI Northern Virginia’s programs? Well, NOW is the perfect time to do so! NAMI Virginia will be offering a number of virtual Program Volunteer Trainings in early 2021. To learn more or apply to become a Program Leader with NAMI Northern Virginia, contact info@nami-nova.org.
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GMU Center for Psychological Services COVID-19 ESSENTIAL WORKERS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT LINE 8:30 AM- 8:30 PM, Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday. Essential workers such as teachers, grocery store workers, and medical professionals can call to speak confidentially with a trained provider about stress, anxiety, depression, or grief for free. 703-215-1898
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NIMH has issued a Request for Information to seek input from a variety of stakeholders including researchers, healthcare providers, community leaders, and individuals from other relevant organizations (e.g., schools, social welfare, justice, faith communities) around the risks for and prevention of death by suicide and suicidal ideation and behaviors (SIB) of Black children and adolescents. Responses are due January 15.
https://grants.nih.gov/.../notice-files/NOT-MH-21-035.html
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In this Healthy Minds podcast, Maria Genova, an FCPS psychology supervisor, shares unique ways we can all give through “connections” this holiday season and reap the results of added joy in our lives. She addresses how we can learn to flex our “happiness” muscles and how we can look for the micro-moments to feel and demonstrate and cultivate optimism.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused upheaval and unexpected stress in the lives of so many people. To support Virginians, the VA C.O.P.E.S. (Compassionate, Optimistic, Person-Centered, Empowering Support) warmline is available to offer support. The mental health tip line started in May 2020 and, thanks to new funding, the service will be extended through May 2021.
CALL OR TEXT: 877-349-MHAV | 877-349-6428
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Fairfax County Council PTA (FCCPTA), representing over 160+ school PTAs and the Fairfax Special Education PTA (SEPTA) have joined together to address the use of restraint and seclusion in FCPS. To view the revised FCPS policy, click here, and to view the SEPTA position statement (also adopted by FCCPTA board) click here.
Read this article for next steps and how you can help advocate for a trauma informed FCPS.
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Advocates are preparing for the upcoming 45-day session of the VA General Assembly. Follow the Voices blog for news about the Governor’s proposed budget (coming soon) and opportunities to advocate. Teams are being formed focused on Early Childhood, Foster Care, and The Campaign for a Trauma-Informed VA/Racial Truth & Reconciliation.
https://vakids.org/our-news/blog
https://vakids.org/.../blog/racial-truth-reconciliation-va
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Formed Families Forward- Check out their website and give them a follow on social media to stay informed about their offerings, which currently include a twice monthly IN PERSON peer support group for teens and young adults, and regular webinars covering topics that will be of interest to many TICN members and the families you serve. https://formedfamiliesforward.org/
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Lifelong Learning from Virginia Theological Seminary offers this complimentary retreat in gratitude for our supporters from 9:00 - Noon on Friday, December 11 on Zoom.
Register today using this link: Register today!
Department of Family Services- A schedule of upcoming parenting classes is attached to this message. Classes are being offered virtually, and upcoming offerings include ARC Reflections, a course for parents who have a child who has been impacted by trauma. Calendar in article.
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From the Office for Children’s Neighborhood School Readiness Teams- They are currently having some small group virtual meetings on topics of interest (e.g., mental health support, needs of preschool directors) and will continue to have these periodic meetings. If there are topics any of you want to suggest for small group, virtual meetings or you want to participate in the groups, please let Elaine know- p.elaine.barker@fairfaxcounty.gov
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On November 5th, Governor Northam signed the Marcus-David Peters Act, a new law requiring the implementation of new co-responder models to mental health crisis across Virginia. The law, named for Marcus-David Peters, a black man who was shot and killed by Richmond police in 2017 while suffering a mental health crisis, will create a system where mental health clinicians work alongside law enforcement to address mental health crisis calls. This system aims to de-escalate situations involving an individual with a mental health concern without the use of force. We commend Governor Northam for signing this into law.
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Many Native/Indigenous tribes have a worldview that centers around connectedness, strong family bonds, adaptability, connection to nature, wisdom of elders, meaningful traditions, and strong spirit, all of which could serve as protective factors for mental health.* Despite these protective factors, Native/Indigenous people in the U.S. report 2.5 times more serious psychological distress in a month than the general population. In addition, poverty rates among Native/Indigenous people are almost twice that of the general population, making access to treatment difficult.
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Youth MOVE VA is piloting a new program aimed at promoting resiliency in young adults. They are looking for youth and young adults to take part in this 6-hour workshop on December 14, 15 and 16th from 6-8pm. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, register here by November 29th at 11:59pm.
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In this week's Healthy Minds podcast. Dr. Ronne Lancaster shares important information on actions families can take to help their students cope with the ongoing pandemic. Action strategies relating to managing screen time, building personal resilience, and the importance of recognizing one another’s positive strengths and seizing times to turn current challenges into positive opportunities to move forward. Listen to the podcast.
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