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Featured News and Highlights
 Each year, Arlington Addiction Recovery Initiative (AARI) hosts a candlelight vigil in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—a global day of remembrance for lives lost to drug overdose. For the past three years, the Arlington community has come together to honor those lost, support those who grieve, and raise awareness about the ongoing impacts of substance use. Attendees are invited to connect with storytellers sharing personal journeys of loss, recovery, and hope. The vigil culminates in a ceremony where names of loved ones are read aloud, followed by candles lit in their memory—a moving moment of unity, healing, and collective resolve.
Date: Thurs., Aug. 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Shirlington Library Plaza (4200 Campbell Ave.) Share a Flyer: Download International Overdose Awareness Vigil English-Spanish Flyer (PDF)
 Construction near DHS Continues
Arlington County is working on safety improvements at the intersection of S. Courthouse Rd and 2nd St. S. This project extends the curb on the northwest corner to reduce pedestrian crossing distance and improves to the existing bus stop. Be cautious when visiting Syphax/Sequoia complexes, and watch for potential traffic impacts. Work began Mon., Aug. 4, and ends around Sept. 2, weather permitting. See above for the plan.
Bring Your Expertise to Our Team
Arlington County Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) District Court Services Unit is seeking a Bilingual After-School Program Counselor (English/Spanish). Girls’ Outreach Program is for adolescent females referred by schools, parents, and other child-serving agencies including the Court. The program, immediately following the school day, provides a supervised, structured, and consistent environment for up to 10 girls. Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, Social Work and/or Recreation directly related to supporting adolescent wellness and development (or equal experience). Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) and experience supervising youths in a group home setting, performing social casework, juvenile probation/justice, youth counseling or related work.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience working in a gender-specific program (all female), multilingual and multicultural environment; work with families and youth from marginalized, high needs communities, as well as a Driver’s License & CPR/First Aid;
Demonstrable skills and experience in leading psychoeducational or substance use groups for adolescents or creating afterschool or leisure programming for at-risk youth; and Substance abuse treatment and/or counseling experience.
Staff provide academic support, emotional, and social skills support through group activities, psycho-educational groups, and social skills building; giving youth consistency and structure along with empathy, support, and positive role modeling in a group setting. The Counselor will play a vital role at the program by assisting full-time counselors in providing high-quality services to program clients and their families. Apply today!
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Upcoming Events
August 21: Bingo and a Movie Night
Join Arlington County Developmental Services for a fun bingo and movie night! Enjoy snacks, games, and community.
Date: Thurs., Aug. 21
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Lubber Run Community Center
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August 25: APS Back To School
August slipped away somehow, and Arlington Public Schools reopen on Mon., Aug. 25. Slow down for more walkers, busses, and traffic; pack your patience; and donate to a school supply drive or AFAC if you can.
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August 26: Child Well-Being Network
Arlington is creating a Children and Youth Plan. Join the first Network Meeting! The Well-Being Network's purpose is to create a vision and roadmap for the community-wide plan. This includes writing out a vision, mapping an engagement strategy, and identify what works (or doesn't). Arlington youth and adults, service providers and community members welcome.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Hybrid Meeting In-person: Lubber Run Community Center Oak-Hickory Room. Free parking. Email YouthWellBeing@arlingtonva.us for Teams link.
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