Creating Hope in this Environment

The virtual local network meeting on September 28, 2020, featured a panel presentation, "Nurturing the Safety and Resilience of Caregivers in this Environment."  

Sara Robinson, Director, Child and Family Outpatient and Crisis Services, Region Ten, opened the session by presenting on the current environment's impact on caregivers and evidence-based recommendations for self-care for parents and guardians.  Alicia Lenahan, President and CEO, Piedmont CASA, moderated the panel discussion of four local experts about where and how each have felt and created hope in this environment.  Panelists included: Jessica Carter, Charlottesville Schools Support Liaison; Bridget Mahoney, People Places Family Mentor; Marquez Mitchell, National Counseling Group; and Ingrid Ramos, Women's Initiative.

The network's next meeting will take place on November 23 and will focus on the value of peer support both professionally and personally.