The HIV Resources Project exists to help persons living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers in suburban Virginia identify appropriate housing options and supportive services that will contribute to enhanced health outcomes and quality of life.
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Community Health Worker / HIV/AIDS Peer Navigator Training:
The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHi) is offering free Community Health Worker training on Thursdays and Fridays, May 10 - June 1, 2012 from 9am to 5pm. This course is available to peers in Northern VA who are interested in working as patient navigators or Community Health Workers (CHW). CHW support people living with HIV in accessing medical care and supportive services in Northern VA. Training will alternate between Reston and Springfield. Space is limited, and only trainees who can attend all 8 sessions in both locations will be accepted. For more info, call 202-407-7088 ext 1016 and ask for Abby.
Northern Virginia Local Government Housing Programs
Periodically, local government housing departments "OPEN" various housing waitlists. When this occurs, NVRC will post these openings:
Fairfax County: has currently
OPENED the
Fairfax County Rental Program (FCRP)
HIV Prevention Counseling Series - 2012
The FACTS, FUNDAMENTALS and WAIVED RAPID HIV Testing classes will be
conducted throughout 2012. For further information, call the Inova Juniper Program at 703-321-2600.
Priority will be given to Virginia providers and nursing contact hours will be provided. Brought to you by: Inova Juniper Program, Northern Virginia Local Performance Site of the Pennsylvania/ MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (PA/MA AETC) and the Virginia HIV/AIDS Resource and Consultation Center (VHARCC)
Shape Up Your Finances
Learn how to make your buying power stronger. Free, one-time classes are offered to clients interested in learning about budgeting and credit reports. Classes last 1 1/2 hours and are held on a monthly basis throughout Fairfax County.
While a referral is not necessary, participants are asked to RSVP to or 703-273-8829 and specify which class they plan to attend. Classes are open to the public. Download a class/Informational Flyer
Or receive 45-60 minutes of free confidential financial counseling by Trained Financial Planners On either May 22 or June 26 in Herndon. Registration required. Download more information