DCHS News Releases, Events, Trainings and Opportunities Hub

DCHS news releases, trainings, events, news as featured in Connect, the annual report and other publications, grant and volunteer opportunities, and internships/externships.
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DCHS Publication Directory

This directory of DCHS publications offers brochures and handouts with key info on programs and available departmental resources.
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DCHS NEWS RELEASES

See the latest news releases from DCHS and access City news release archives.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/community-human-services-news

CONNECT

Connect is a news publication from the Department of Community and Human Services. It includes information and highlights about programs and services
https://www.alexandriava.gov/node/6582

ANNUAL REPORTS

https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/fiscal_year_2024_community_impact_report_compressed.pdf

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

See information about volunteer opportunities in DCHS and across the City government.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/Volunteer

INTERN AND EXTERNSHIPS

https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/dchs-externships

GRANTS AND RFPs

https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/alexandria-fund-for-human-services

SPANISH TEXT LINE

Subscribe to the Spanish Text Line to receive notices in Spanish by texting ALEXINFOESP to 888777.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/linea-de-texto-en-espanol-spanish-text-line

Events, Trainings, & Activities

Recurring Trainings

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Everyone’s an Asset Builder

Everyone’s an Asset Builder: A workshop for adults who care about youth, their future, and our community. Explore the Developmental Assets Framework for positive youth development. Held virtually on November 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Click here to register!

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Free Income Tax Preparation

Free income tax preparation is here! Individuals and families earning up to $70,000 can file for free at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center. Services run from February 4 to April 18 on Wednesdays (6–8 p.m.) and Saturdays (9 a.m.–12 p.m.). Call 202.830.1480 to book your appointment

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Personal Finance and Career Building Workshops

Attend free, virtual Personal Finance and Career Building Workshops via zoom. These classes are open to all Alexandria residents, as well as any interested city employees. 

 

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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer

QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training

Learn three simple steps anyone can use to help save a life. Participants will gain skills to recognize warning signs and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. 

Click here to register!

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Understanding ACEs

This educational experience helps participants develop a common language around ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), trauma, and resilience in our community, thus shifting our mindset about what we can all do to build more resilient, healthy communities.

Click here to register!

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an essential evidence-based training designed to equip adults with knowledge and tools needed to help adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, or even just struggling silently.

Click here to register!