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Check out the S*x Ed for All Month highlights in the featured Children & Youth Community Plan (CYCP) Report Card and learn how ACAP is working to support the CYCP's goal of all children, youth and families are physically safe and healthy.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/child-and-family-services/children-and-youth-community-plan-report-card#MostRecentReportCard
Join Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities, City of Alexandria, VA for a Teen Pool Party this Saturday, August 13, at Warwick Pool from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring free food, games, and music for Alexandria Teens ages 13 through 17. Visit alexandriava.gov/aquatics to learn more and to complete the registration form to attend.
Rising 9th through 12th graders residing in Alexandria are invited to register for the annual Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference. This year’s hybrid conference will be held virtually August 9 and 10, 1-4:30 p.m., and the final in-person session will be held August 11, 1-5 p.m., at Beatley Central Library (5005 Duke St.). Participants who attend the conference in its entirety are eligible to receive a $20 gift card! This event is free and youth must register by August 5. Learn more and register today at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
Thank you for another successful *xEdForAll Month! 🎉 🎊
There is still a *lot* of work to do throughout the year at the community, state, and federal levels. What’s one action you plan to take to advance s*x education? 📝 Comment below or share your story!
📣PSA that it’s never too late to start talking about s*x, love, and relationships. Young people are ready to listen, and they need your support. Here's a guide to help you start the conversation and support *xEdForAll. Go to alexandriava.gov/ACAP for more information.
Join Project Discovery of Alexandria virtually on May 24 at 6 p.m. to celebrate graduating seniors from Alexandria City High School and lift up their achievements! Seniors will also receive college scholarships during this event. Learn more and RSVP at bit.ly/PDEOY_2022.
Effective s*x ed empowers young people to make decisions that are best for their lives and experiences. No matter what choices young people make about s*x and relationships, they should stem from empowerment, not shame. For more info and to get involved, go to alexandriava.gov/ACAP
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Join us for a virtual community meeting on May 18, 5-6:30 p.m. where we will learn about the latest teen pregnancy/s*xual health data trends from the Alexandria Health Department and celebrate *xEdForAllMonth. This event is free and will take place on Zoom. No RSVP is required. Visit alexandriava.gov/ACAP for more information.
It’s May! That means it is officially ✨*xEdForAll Month ✨
Join us in raising awareness about and calling for a real investment in s*x ed for ALL young people. For more information and how to get involved, go to alexandriava.gov/ACAP
Join the Keep It 360 Peer Advocates for food and a free film screening of Roll Red Roll on April 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Charles Houston Recreation Center. Viewer discretion is advised due to sensitive and potentially triggering content. It is recommended that youth under age 13 attend with a parent or family member. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/S*xualViolence.
The Alexandria S*xual Assault Center is facilitating a s*xual violence teen support group to discuss topics such as identifying triggers and coping skills and setting boundaries. Meetings will be at ACHS. If interested, send referrals to [email protected] by 1/28/22.
ACAP is hiring a Youth Engagement Specialist!
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Join us on December 9 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. for a virtual conversation featuring Alexandria’s youth voices. Hear directly from a panel of teens as they highlight what they need from adults to navigate life after the pandemic. Learn more and register at PreventItAlexandria.org
Join us on December 9 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. for a virtual conversation featuring Alexandria’s youth voices. Hear directly from a panel of teens as they highlight what they need from adults to navigate life after the pandemic. Learn more and register at PreventItAlexandria.org
ACT for Alexandria is now accepting applications for the . Members will have the opportunity to build leadership skills, make an impact in the community, and be PAID for their efforts! The deadline to apply is November 1. Please share this opportunity with high school aged youth in Alexandria. Learn more at PreventItAlexandria.org.
Help spread the word about the Alexandria Library's Teen Advisory Group, open to youth in grades 6-12 that are interested in sharing ideas, influencing the library, and earning services hours. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. Do you know warning signs for su***de? By learning the warning signs, you can help ***de. Access more prevention resources at alexandriava.gov/109758.
If you were previously a teen in foster care and are 18 up to 27 years old (but not 27 yet), you may be eligible for financial support through the Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021). Deadline to apply is September 15. Visit FosterMyFuture.com (or scan the QR code below) to learn more about the program or text/call 757.298.3586 and give your name and reason for communicating or email [email protected]. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/ChildWelfare.
No one takes their life for a single reason. It’s important to know that generally, when someone dies by su***de, it can be attributed to a combination of various risk factors. Learn about the risk factors and warning signs at https://afsp.org/signs and access more prevention resources at alexandriava.gov/109758.
This week is ***dePreventionWeek. Read this proclamation by the Governor of Virginia—and learn how you can help prevent su***de at alexandriava.gov/109758.
Are you a high school student who wants to make an impact in your community? Take a brief survey and learn more about the Youth Council forming in Alexandria! Help guide decisions, address key community issues, and be part of a dynamic team of youth leaders. Visit alexandriava.gov/sapca to take the survey!
Contrary to popular belief, asking someone directly if they’re thinking about su***de won’t “put the idea in their head.” In fact, people are often relieved to have a real conversation about mental health. Learn how to have a at afsp.org/realconvo and access more prevention resources at alexandriava.gov/109758. ***dePreventionWeek
The Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy for a high school youth member. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m., on September 3, 2021. Visit alexandriava.gov/sapca to learn more and to apply for this position.
Are you a high school student who wants to make an impact in your community? Take a brief survey and learn more about the Youth Council forming in Alexandria! Help guide decisions, address key community issues, and be part of a dynamic team of youth leaders. Visit alexandriava.gov/sapca to take the survey!
The NAMI Northern Virginia Youth Leadership Council application is open! Teens and young adults ages 15-23 interested in planning and hosting events and working to reduce mental health stigma are encouraged to apply. Learn more, including how to apply, at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
With the rise of the Delta variant, it’s important to know where the COVID-19 testing sites are in case you or a loved one becomes symptomatic. Tests are free at Curative COVID-19 kiosks; government ID not required; service in English & Spanish: Curative.com. More info: alexandriava.gov/114730.
The NAMI Northern Virginia Youth Leadership Council application is open! Teens and young adults ages 15-23 interested in planning and hosting events and working to reduce mental health stigma are encouraged to apply. Learn more, including how to apply, at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
There is still time to register for the virtual Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference (YLC)! The YLC empowers emerging young leaders by providing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their community. Register today at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
There is still time to register for the virtual Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference (YLC)! The YLC empowers emerging young leaders by providing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their community. Register today at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
The NAMI Northern Virginia Youth Leadership Council application is open! Teens and young adults ages 15-23 interested in planning and hosting events and working to reduce mental health stigma are encouraged to apply. Learn more, including how to apply, at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
Registration is open for the virtual Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference (YLC)! This free conference is open to rising 9-12 grade students that reside in the City of Alexandria. The YLC empowers emerging young leaders by providing training opportunities and connecting them to resources in their community. Learn more, including how to register, at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
Looking to cool off? The City of Alexandria offers several locations as options to residents who may not have cooling in their homes, including recreation centers and libraries, as well as assistance for adults 60 years of age and older and some low-income households. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/122602.
Join Project Discovery tonight, June 15, at 7 p.m. to celebrate students, hear from guest speakers Delegate Dr. Edith Patterson and Alexandria Public School Superintendent Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Jr., and award scholarships to graduating seniors. RSVP at bit.ly/PD_EOY2021.
Happy Pride Month! There is still time to register for one or more Celebrate Alexandria Pride Workshops, happening today through Saturday, June 3-5! Registration is open through the last workshop on Saturday! See the schedule of the educational and creative workshops being presented and facilitated by members of the Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force and other local and state partners and learn how to register at alexandriava.gov/LGBTQ.
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Join the T.C. Williams Mental Health Matters Club on May 30 at 8 p.m. for a showing of Inside Out, a movie with a playful twist on the importance of mental health, at Chinquapin Park. RSVP is not required to attend. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
The Su***de Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia (SPAN) is hosting a virtual public forum tonight, May 24, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. This event will feature a panel discussion between youth and community members discussing how to thrive during COVID-19. Register at PreventItAlexandria.org
June is LGBTQ Pride Month. Register now for one or more Celebrate Alexandria Pride Workshops on June 3-5! See a schedule of the educational and creative workshops being presented and facilitated by members of the Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force and other local and state partners and learn how to register at alexandriava.gov/LGBTQ.
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Join the T.C. Williams Mental Health Matters Club on May 30 at 8 p.m. for a showing of Inside Out, a movie with a playful twist on the importance of mental health, at Chinquapin Park. RSVP is not required to attend. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/sapca.
The pandemic has been stressful for everyone--including teens. Discover tips and resources to help teens cope with stress in the COVID-19 Wellness Resource Guide, which is packed with resources for people of all ages to help with the life changes and heightened stress and anxiety as a result of the pandemic. Access and share the guide at alexandriava.gov/114384.
Attention youth ages 16 and 17! Register now for an Industry Insider Session on Breaking into Cybersecurity for Youth, May 19, 5-6:30 p.m. This session with Mysecurekid is geared toward youth ages of 16 and 17 who are interested in breaking into the Cybersecurity and IT/Healthcare fields. The session will breakdown the IT and cybersecurity career fields and also provide insights on a day in the life in the Information technology and cybersecurity fields. Attendance is free. Learn how to register at alexandriava.gov/115059.
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Effective sex ed empowers young people to make decisions that are best for their lives and experiences. No matter what choices young people make about sex and relationships, they should stem from empowerment, not shame. For more info and to get involved, go to alexandriava.gov/ACAP #SexEdForAll
Today is #DenimDay, and people around the world will wear jeans with a purpose. Wear jeans to show your support of survivors of sexual assault and educate others about all forms of sexual violence. Take a selfie and join the online movement to end sexual violence. Learn more about this event and others during #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth at alexandriava.gov/SexualViolence.
We celebrated our volunteers today at the AlexandriaVA.gov Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony. To those who dedicate your time and energy to us: T-H-A-N-K, we thank you!
Titan Takeover Holiday Edition with the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria was a BLAST! Check out these short clips of all the fun plus a cameo from a grumpy little elf!
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