Encompass Community Supports

08/27/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 2pm - 6pm for Grillin' & Chillin'! Visit with community resources, enjoy delicious food, and plenty of activities! We'll see you there!

08/26/2026

Beginning the week of August 24, DMAS will mail important letters to some Medicaid Expansion members about new federal requirements under H.R.1, including work requirements and more frequent eligibility renewals.

Are you a Medicaid Expansion member? Make sure your address is current and then keep an eye on your mailbox for this important information!

08/25/2026

🌟 Calling All Dads & Father Figures! 🌟

Join us for DADventure Day 2026 at Verdun Adventure Bound for a FREE outdoor experience designed for youth ages 7-17 and the father figures in their lives.

📅 September 12, 2026
🕙 10 AM - 4 PM
📍 Verdun Adventure Bound

Enjoy a day filled with outdoor activities, connection, and fun for dads, grandfathers, stepdads, foster dads, uncles, and other father figures.

Families from Orange, Madison, Culpeper, Fauquier, and Rappahannock Counties are encouraged to attend!

Hosted by the five local Departments of Social Services and Encompass.

✅ Register for free:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dadventure-day-2026-tickets-1989831244818

08/25/2026

Virginia Poverty Law Center launched VirginiaLawHelp.org, a new statewide website providing free legal information and self-help resources for Virginians facing common civil legal issues.

Designed to improve access to justice in Virginia, VirginiaLawHelp.org offers easy-to-understand, plain language information about common problems. The site provides legal information and resources, so Virginians can understand their options and take next steps. And using the "Get Legal Help" tool, you can find local legal aid organizations in your locality and learn how to apply for free or low-cost legal assistance.

08/24/2026

Jewell Tone Music kicks off the first Mosaic Project open-studio session tomorrow! Join in tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th from 10am - 1pm!

08/21/2026

Speak Up! Help Virginia Age Better!

The Virginia Center on Aging is conducting a statewide needs assessment to inform the development of the next Virginia State Plan for Aging Services, and your participation is essential. Adults age 60+, caregivers, advocates, service providers are invited to share their experiences and priorities. The survey is completely anonymous and takes about 15–20 minutes to complete. Your feedback will directly guide how Virginia supports older adults in the years ahead. The survey is open until September 25, 2026.

Speak Up! Help Virginia Age Better!

The Virginia Center on Aging (VCoA) is conducting a statewide needs assessment to inform the development of the next Virginia State Plan for Aging Services. We want to hear from: Adults age 60+, caregivers, advocates and service providers who are residents of Virginia. Individuals age 18 and older who live in Virginia are eligible to complete the survey.

Your responses to this survey are completely anonymous. The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes and is best completed all at one time. Except for a few eligibility questions, all questions are optional.

Find the survey at: https://tinyurl.com/Aging-Survey. The survey will be open until September 25, 2026.

Learn more about DARS and the State Plan by visiting https://bit.ly/4bSlC9W.
You can learn more about VCoA by visiting https://vcoa.chp.vcu.edu/.

For questions or concerns about the survey, please contact Charlotte Arbogast by phone at 804-662-7093 or by email at [email protected].

08/18/2026

Join us on Friday, September 18th at Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Culpeper for a special Wash for a Cause fundraiser supporting The Arc of North Central Virginia.

Every wash helps: 💦 50% of all wash proceeds will be donated 💙 100% of on-site donations go directly to the cause.

Your support helps provide opportunities and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our local community.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and stop by for a wash that truly makes a difference.

🌊 Together, let's make waves of impact! 🌊

08/17/2026

Come on out for food, music, fun, and face painting at The S.E.E. Recovery Center on September 19th from 2pm - 6pm!

08/17/2026

Today, our Fauquier Behavioral Health Clinic will be closed beginning at 12pm and will reopen at 1pm.

If you or someone you know is in a mental or
behavioral health crisis, help is available. Call or text
988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline), or contact the ECS 24/7
Crisis Services Line at (540) 617-0774.