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Publish Date	Headline
12/1/2025	DCHS Connect Article
11/13/2025	Staying Supported: Alexandria Food Resources
11/13/2025	City of Alexandria’s Winter Shelter Now Open
11/13/2025	Home Begins Here: How Alexandria’s Department of Community & Human Services is Tackling Homelessness
11/13/2025	Project Sticker Shock: Mobilizing Communities Against Underage Drinking
11/3/2025	ALX Closet: Sharing Warmth and Hope This Holiday Season and All Year Round
10/9/2025	Supporting Alexandrians During the Federal Government Shutdown
10/9/2025	Unhoused Alexandria Resident Rebuilds with Help of SNAP Food Assistance After Health Challenges
10/8/2025	Faces of Strength: Honoring Recovery Month in Alexandria
10/6/2025	Faces of Strength: Honoring Recovery Month in Alexandria
10/6/2025	Alexandria Observes Bullying Prevention Month 2025
10/6/2025	Insights from Alexandria Centenarians Celebrated at City Hall
10/6/2025	DCHS Empowers Survivors and Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence
10/6/2025	Alexandria Unites Against Food Insecurity: Mayor Alyia Gaskins Proclaims Hunger Action Month
9/25/2025	Connect Article
9/4/2025	Breaking Barriers to Care: How Alexandria’s Same Day Access Program Helps Residents Get the Support They Need to Thrive
9/4/2025	National Drug & Alcohol Recovery Month: Strength in Healing & Community
9/3/2025	VIDEO: Closing Out Summer Youth Employment 2025- Lessons in Resilience, Careers, and Community
8/28/2025	Alexandria Observes Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month with Resources from DCHS
8/6/2025	VIDEO \| Alexandria Adult Day Services Center: A Heartwarming Visit from Mayor Alyia Gaskins
8/6/2025	Celebrating a Century: Honoring Alexandria’s Centenarians This September
8/6/2025	VIDEO \| Empowering Adults to Support Teens: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training with Dr. Temi O. Aregbesola
8/6/2025	Back to School, Back to Support: Alexandria Youth Mental Health in August
7/7/2025	Report Cards on Progress in Promoting Youth Empowerment, Preventing Youth Violence, and Creating a Trauma-Informed and Resilient City of Alexandria
7/7/2025	Economic Support & Financial Literacy: Empowering Residents Towards Stability
7/7/2025	Pride & Mental Health: Honoring Struggles, Celebrating Strength
7/7/2025	Mental Health in BIPOC Communities: Addressing Disparities
7/7/2025	Summer Safety Tips for Teens and Young Adults: Essential Tips from DCHS
6/25/2025	June is Men’s Mental Health Month: Breaking the Silence, Building Support in Alexandria for All Men
5/27/2025	Understanding the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Virginia
5/27/2025	National Fentanyl Awareness Day: A Call for Education, Prevention, and Community Support
5/27/2025	Sexual Assault Awareness Month: DCHS Stands in Solidarity
5/27/2025	Alexandria Unites for Alcohol Awareness: Empowering Youth and Families
5/19/2025	Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness: Supporting Families and Protecting Children in Alexandria
5/19/2025	Stay Safe This Summer in Alexandria: Essential Tips from DCHS
4/7/2025	Champions of Children Awards
4/7/2025	Nominations for Excellence in Aging Award
4/3/2025	Honoring Creativity: The Creative Aging Exhibition
4/3/2025	ALX Preschool Enrollment Opened
4/3/2025	VIDEO \| Understanding the Root Causes of Homelessness: Personal Struggles and Economic Pressures in Alexandria
4/3/2025	Fostering Growth Through Developmental Assets
4/3/2025	City of Alexandria Supports Residents Affected by Federal Layoffs: A Community’s Promise of Hope
2/21/2025	Ballet Theatre of Maryland Brings Sleeping Beauty to Adult Day Services
2/20/2025	Video \| Empowering Youth, Call for Employers for the Summer Youth Employment Program
2/20/2025	DCHS Community Impact Report FY 2024
2/20/2025	Resources
2/20/2025	VIDEO \| One-Year Study, Participant Stories and Findings from Alexandria’s Recurring Income for Success and Equity Initiative
2/19/2025	VIDEO \| Alexandria’s Recovery Court, A Pathway to Renewal for City Residents
6/3/2024	Fentanyl Awareness
6/3/2024	Summer’s Almost Here! See Childcare Guidelines and Access Financial Assistance
6/3/2024	Adult Day Services Center Participants Create Art Inspired by The Phillips Collection
6/3/2024	DCHS Homeless Services--How You Can Share Information and Help End Homelessness
6/3/2024	Point-in-Time Count of Residents Experiencing Homelessness
3/21/2024	Families and Educators as Partners Conference
3/21/2024	Resources
3/21/2024	Celebrating Spring Break Safely: Supporting Youth to Make Healthy Choices This Spring
3/21/2024	Complete Mental Health First Aid Training Online in 2024
3/20/2024	City of Alexandria Releases Food Insecurity Report
3/20/2024	Nominate Someone for the Champions of Children Award
3/20/2024	Commission on Aging Seeks Nominations for Excellence in Aging Awards
3/20/2024	City of Alexandria Wins Equality NOVA Award; Pride Fair Announced
3/20/2024	DCHS Employee Speaks at Capitol Hill AARP Event
3/20/2024	Stories from ARISE
2/22/2024	Resources
2/21/2024	Celebrating Black History Month and African American Veterans
2/21/2024	City of Alexandria Recognized for Eviction Prevention Efforts
2/21/2024	Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training Offered February 28 and 29; Adult MHFA Sessions Added
2/21/2024	Stories From ARISE
1/26/2024	City of Alexandria is the 2023 Winner of Equality NoVa’s Equality Award
1/26/2024	DCHS Programs Receive Accreditation from CARF–the Gold Standard
1/26/2024	Child Welfare Division Expands Kinship Navigation
1/26/2024	City of Alexandria Offers Free Tax Preparation to Eligible Residents at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
1/26/2024	Resources
12/7/2023	DCHS Releases 2023 Community Impact Report
12/7/2023	Wrap Up, Alexandria! City Providing Free Condoms in Effort to Combat Teen Pregnancy and Rising Sexually Transmitted Infections
12/7/2023	Virginia Residents to Use Virginia Insurance Marketplace for 2024 Coverage
12/7/2023	The City’s Adult Day Services Center Holds Helping Hearts Dance Events: Next Event January 25
12/7/2023	Connecting City of Alexandria Youth to Volunteer Work
12/7/2023	Alexandria Residents Invited to Complete Food Access Survey
12/7/2023	Youth and Caring Adult Summit
12/7/2023	Resources
10/31/2023	Resources
10/31/2023	Stories From ARISE
10/31/2023	City of Alexandria Offering Mental Health First Aid Certification Online in 2023
10/31/2023	Youth-Led Project Sticker Shock Campaign Brings Attention to Underage Alcohol Access
10/31/2023	Domestic Violence Victims Honored with Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Program
10/5/2023	Resources
10/4/2023	DCHS Introduces New Services to Support Mental Health for Members of the Military, Veterans, and their Families
10/4/2023	Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Holds Fifteen-Year Anniversary Celebration
10/4/2023	City of Alexandria Recognizes 27 Residents for National Centenarian Day
10/4/2023	DCHS, Health Department, and Schools Collaborate to Support Healthy Youth and School Engagement
10/4/2023	The City of Alexandria Shares Tips on How to Stay Safe While Using Online Dating Apps
8/31/2023	Alexandria Youth Learn Work Skills Through Summer Youth Employment Program
8/31/2023	Alexandria Youth Learn Work Skills Through Summer Youth Employment Program
8/31/2023	Resources
8/31/2023	Monthly Report Card: Progress in Advancing Sex Ed for All
8/31/2023	City Hall Lights Up as Alexandria Raises Awareness of Drug Overdoses and Recovery
8/31/2023	City of Alexandria Committed to Supporting Youth Safety and Resilience; Youth and Caring Adult Summit Planned
8/30/2023	Stories From ARISE
8/1/2023	Resources
7/27/2023	Resources
7/27/2023	Alexandrians 100 Years of Age and Older Invited to Participate in Centenarian Day Recognition
7/27/2023	City of Alexandria Provides Child Care Guidelines, Financial Assistance and Tips for Finding Childcare
7/27/2023	DCHS Launches a Client Portal for Easy Access to Medical Records
7/27/2023	Registration Open for Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference
7/5/2023	Resources
6/28/2023	Alexandria Kicks off Pride Month with its Sixth Annual Pride Fair
6/28/2023	The Alexandria Community Services Board Celebrates Nurses
6/28/2023	Alexandria’s Office of Community Services Honored with the Mark Grigsby Selfless Leader Award by Virginia Community Action Partnership
6/28/2023	A Monthly Report Card on Progress in Improving Youth Mental Health in the City of Alexandria
6/28/2023	The City of Alexandria Shares Tips to Avoid Fraud and Abuse During Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
6/27/2023	Alexandria Library Distributes Free Gun Locks as Part of Safety Program
5/18/2023	2023 Excellence in Aging Awards
5/11/2023	Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks the Official Opening of New DCHS Location
5/11/2023	Alexandria Recognizes National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and Encourages Residents to Safely Dispose of Unneeded Medications
5/11/2023	Two-day Blitz Held to Promote the New Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Center
5/10/2023	National Alcohol Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness Months Recognized
5/10/2023	Community “Shocked” to Learn Consequences of Providing Alcohol to Youth
6/8/2022	Resources
6/8/2022	Building & Supporting the Early Childhood Education Workforce in Alexandria
6/8/2022	Fifth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Month Fair
6/8/2022	City of Alexandria and Arlington County Contract to Provide Detox Services for Individuals with Addiction
6/8/2022	Point-in-Time Count of People Experiencing Homelessness: Intersectionality with Race and Impact of COVID Funding

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