Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Northern Virginia 2-1-1 Blog has Moved! Please update your links.

CrisisLink's Northern Virginia 2-1-1 blog has a new home.  But don't worry.  All of the posts have moved, too.  Please update your links to direct to http://blog.crisislink.org/search/label/communityresources.

You can also access the Northern Virginia 2-1-1 Blog by going to http://blog.crisislink.org and clicking on the "communityresources" label.

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Friday, August 28, 2009

CrisisLink's 2-1-1 E-News: Back to School - School Supplies, Immunizations, and Adult Education

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the special Back to School edition of CrisisLink's 2-1-1 e-newsletter. In this edition, we highlight a few of the ways CrisisLink helps families and students get ready for the new school year.

As a 2-1-1 VIRGINIA provider, CrisisLink connects Northern Virginians to the region's 4,400+ health and human service programs. Call 2-1-1 today to learn more about the wide range of programs serving people of all ages in Northern Virginia.

Back to School Supplies
It's that time of year again- Back to School season--one of the most important and memorable times in a child's life. We can all reflect back on walking into our new homeroom with shiny shoes and a backpack full of school supplies. CrisisLink and 2-1-1 VIRGINIA are here to help make that possible for Northern Virginia's youngsters.
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Back to School Immunizations
Shots may hurt a little, but the diseases they prevent can hurt so much more! Dialing 2-1-1 is a great way to connect with your local health department or school system so you can learn what vaccinations your child needs before beginning the school year.
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Adults Are Going Back To School Too!
It's never too late to learn, build upon skills, and enhance opportunities for career and professional development. Dial 2-1-1 today and CrisisLink can connect you to a variety of adult education programs and institutions serving Northern Virginia.
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Spotlight on: CrisisLink's Youth Suicide Prevention Program
CrisisLink's You Talk, We Listen youth outreach program offers teens and young adults the resources they need to get help for themselves or someone else when faced with issues that cannot be handled alone.
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2-1-1 Partner Spotlight: Neediest Kids - Helping Kids Thrive in School!
Neediest Kids (NK) was established in 1972 to provide the basics to students so that they stay in school and graduate to become independent productive adults. In the most recent reporting year, NK assisted over 17,000 students, ensuring that they had: shoes, clothes, warm coats, eye glasses, school supplies, transportation, access to medical and dental care, and more.
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Become a Northern Virginia 2-1-1 Partner!
CrisisLink and 2-1-1 VIRGINIA rely on community partnerships to keep the 2-1-1 database accurate and efficient. In addition, our partners help us connect the most at risk and vulnerable populations of our community to the services they need.
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Thank you for your interest in 2-1-1 for Northern Virginia.

Sincerely,

CrisisLink's 2-1-1 VIRGINIA Team


CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies. We give vital support to those facing life crises, trauma and suicide, and provide information, education and links to community resources to empower people to help themselves. Learn more about how CrisisLink serves the community online at www.crisislink.org.

CrisisLink is the 2-1-1 VIRGINIA provider in Northern Virginia, connecting area residents to more than 4,400 social service programs run by nonprofits, governments, and other organizations throughout the region. Learn more about the statewide 2-1-1 VIRGINIA system.