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The City of Alexandria’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program continues to expand its impact as a nationally recognized model for improving interactions between first responders and community members experiencing behavioral health crises...
The City of Alexandria announces the release of the Age-Friendly Plan for a Livable Community 2026–2029. The Plan builds on the strategic vision of the prior plan, which led to the city being named the first Age-Friendly jurisdiction in...
In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, the City of Alexandria is hosting outreach and distribution of harm reduction materials. While fentanyl is often associated with opioids, it is now commonly found in other illicit drugs...
This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. See a list of upcoming events and activities...
Join Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center for a LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health & Wellness event taking place Thursday, May 21 from 7–9 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.). This community gathering offers an affirming space for...
A client of the Alexandria Workforce Development Center’s Ticket to Work program is gaining recognition for her powerful voice in literature. Yerusalem Work, author of the poetry collection “Watery Eyes: Reflections of a Muslim Woman,” has been honored...
The City of Alexandria has launched an updated, youth-friendly online Resource Directory for Youth & Young Adults, designed to make it easier for young people, young adults, and families to find help, get connected, and know they are not alone.
At 4 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, a team of employees, most of them social workers from DCHS and Carpenter's Shelter, gathered to participate in the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count, a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness.
The Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) will hold its annual Excellence in Aging Awards Program on May 12 at 5:30 p.m. at The Del Pepper Community Resource Center. Nominations are open until Friday, April 3.
Alexandria families can now apply for ALX Preschool, a network of preschool providers working together to serve eligible children who will be four years-old by September 30, 2026.
When L. Swinson joined the Fatherhood Engagement Program at the Department of Community and Human Services, he was not looking for recognition. He was looking for connection, accountability, and motivation...
Alexandria’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) released its annual Community Impact Report for fiscal year 2025. This report reflects our collective drive to achieve the vision that all residents of Alexandria enjoy a sense of well-being, safety, and self-sufficiency...
As summer approaches, Alexandria youth are preparing for another exciting opportunity to gain real-world work experience, build professional skills, and explore career pathways through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) – back for 2026 and better than ever...
Compassion Fatigue affects how we show up at work, at home, and our relationships. In a recent episode of Meaningful Moments: Connecting Infant Mental Health to Early Intervention, hosts and guests explored what compassion fatigue is, how it differs from burnout...
Unused or expired medications can pose safety risks at home and harm the environment if not disposed of properly. The City of Alexandria offers several options for getting rid of these medications responsibly...
As tax season approaches, the City of Alexandria is offering free tax preparation services to help eligible residents file their federal and state income tax returns with confidence...
As cold weather sets in, the City of Alexandria continues its commitment to ensuring safety and warmth for unhoused individuals and families through its annual winter shelter program.
