Connected Communities Inc

Connected Communities is looking for a part-time Administrative and Billing Coordinator. While there may be other administrative duties, the primary responsibility will be billing MCOs for a variety of psychotherapy sessions and matching MCO payments to invoices in QuickBooks. Looking for someone with *both* of these skills. If you know anyone, please send them our way. Or, if this you, please reach out to us directly ☺️

Thank you to the Bank of Clarke Foundation for sponsoring the 4th Annual Back2School Event 🎉

We appreciate your support of this event to give back to our community!

We had the privilege and honor of attending the Hope in the Valley event - a Community Call to Action for our local foster care system. We learned ways to help, learned about adoptable children in the foster care system, and shared community resources with each other.

Connected Communities was invited to lead breakout sessions on how the foster care system affects mental health, and educated the community on trauma and resiliency. Our Founder + CEO also moved the room with his powerful testimony about his time in the foster care system and how that inspired the inception of Connected Communities.

We were so happy to be alongside:
Project Belong Virginia
Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.
Love Church
I'M JUST ME MOVEMENT
Wi******er City Sheriff's Office
Wi******er Department of Social Services
And any others we may have missed!

Our team is out at Wi******er Public Schools’ Readiness Fair. We’ll be here from 10-6 giving out mental health resources and talking about our Outpatient in the Schools program.

Did you know we have amazing outpatient therapists at the following schools in the Wi******er Public Schools district:

Quarles Elementary
Daniel Morgan Intermediate and Middle Schools
John Handley High School

If you have a student in need of mental health services who attends one of these schools, your child can be seen during the school day right at school! If your child does not attend one of these schools and still needs services, please reach out to us and we can see them at one of our offices ☺️

We’re so grateful to be one of three beneficiaries of the Blue Ridge Association of Realtors’ 1st Annual Golf Tournament. Today, our Founder + CEO, Tavan Mair, attended an intimate check presentation ceremony at the BRAR offices. Congratulations to all the beneficiaries and thank you to BRAR for selecting us as a beneficiary!

Connected Communities had the pleasure of attending the 2nd Annual Family Field Day last Saturday put on by Love Harder Marriage Coaching. We were asked to bring an activity for families to participate in and our station was a sponge toss relay. What a fun event! Thank you for having us!

Connected Communities is looking for a location to host our 4th Annual Back2School Day. Ideally the location would have indoor/outdoor access and be able to accommodate stations to give away schools supplies, an area for our barbers/braiders, an area for lunch to be served, and an area for a small-ish vendor fair. The date is 8/10 and we’re hoping for the event to happen from 12-3 - we would also need additional time for setup and break down.

Leads/locations for spaces in/around Front Royal are appreciated ☺️

A promise of freedom, liberty and opportunity, not for some but for all.

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚

We’re BLESSED to have so many quality fathers here at Connected Communities. These men go by many names, but today, we call them dad 💕

Happy Father’s Day to these special guys and to all the fathers, step-fathers, adoptive fathers, pet fathers, and father figures!

Our fearless leader is now a graduate of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s 2023-2024 Community Leadership Program. Congratulations to Tavan and all the other graduates! 🥂🎉🥳

Connected Communities is at United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley’s Project Connect! We’re taking referrals for services, educating the community on the important of mental health services, connecting with other local service providers, AND promote our new service… VIDEO GAME THERAPY. Come see us today ✨

Members of our wonderful Clinical Outpatient team attended the Triumph Over Trauma Summit at Laurel Ridge Community College. Our therapists learned about topics such as Nurturing Connection After Trauma, Racial Trauma and Recovery 101, and Healing Centered and Trauma-Informed Ways of Leading.

Our staff also took home two books, the one by the keynote speaker and “What Happened to You” which was co-authored by Oprah Winfrey. Following the summit there will be a Community Book Read on “What Happened to You” 🥰

We’re grateful for the opportunity to expand our therapists’ knowledge and understanding of trauma and how it can affect the community we serve. Thank you to all the wonderful people and organizations who helped organize the event ✨🤩💕

All these women have many titles, but the best one is “mom”. We’re honored to have so many wonderful mothers on our team.

Whether you’re a mom, stepmom, adoptive mom, pregnant mom, wanting to be a mom, dog mom, or mother-figure - we honor you today.

✨Happy Mother’s Day✨

Connected Communities is excited to be in another phase of growth! We are looking to expand our team with the following positions:

✨Mental Health Support Specialist - these key individuals work with our youth, their parents, schools, and community partners to enrich their lives and provide vital mental health support. Individuals will work with youth 1-on-1 to provide skills that will change their lives for years (and hopefully generations) to come. Individuals will also work with a variety of programs and evidence-based models to shape the future of the areas we serve. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with an innovative approach to mental health services, inquire about this position*

✨School-Based Mental Health Therapist (Warren County) - these individuals work with youth struggling with mental health needs that may be interfering with a youth’s school or overall well being. These individuals provide counseling using evidence-based techniques to strengthen the lives of the students they work with**

If either of these opportunities sound appealing to you, please reach out to us today to begin the process! We look forward to connecting the community with you!

Use this link to see our open positions: https://indeedhi.re/3uBgQh2




*individuals with experience in community-based services, residential treatment centers, and schooling around psychology/counseling/human services are the ideal candidate profile for this position

**individuals must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a counseling-related field or Master’s Degree in Social Work. Individuals must also be eligible to register with The Board as a licensed Resident in Counseling or Supervisee in Social Work, LPC, or LCSW

When you stepped outside this morning did the air feel a bit warmer? Did that put you in the mood for GOLF? ⛳️🏌️🏌️‍♀️

If so, signing up for The Brar 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament will fulfill your desire to golf AND make a difference to three critical organizations in this community.

✨We’re honored to be one of three beneficiaries alongside our friends at The Laurel Center: Intervention for Domestic and Sexual Violence and The Highland Food Pantry ✨

Our staff and kids spent this week preparing for Easter 🐰🐣. Our staff spent time stuffing eggs and hiding them for an Easter Egg Hunt as a reward for this week. Our kids also spent time in our Therapeutic Arts and Crafts Room making a variety of projects and crafts.

The Residential Deviation Program is an intervention strategy aimed at at-risk youth, offering intensive behavioral support to prevent criminal charges or possible out-of-home placement. The program provides weekly therapeutic supervision across multiple home, school, and community settings. It aims to bolster communication and relationships between the youth and their parents or guardians, helping them remain in their homes. The program also promotes the development of a suitable home structure, supporting the youth in demonstrating responsible behavior in different environments.

In addition, the Residential Deviation Program guides individuals toward setting and achieving behavioral change goals through cognitive transformation and acquiring positive social skills. This aids in fostering meaningful relationships and aligning their goals with positive life choices. The program also encourages self-reflection, allowing participants to understand the options that led them to require this level of intensive support. Furthermore, the program integrates exercise and fitness as a critical component, enabling participants to channel negative thoughts and feelings into productive actions. This can help replace detrimental thinking and behavioral patterns. The program ultimately aids participants in self-identification and developing skills necessary for increasing self-confidence and making responsible behavioral choices.

We are excited to announce that we are hiring! We have exciting opportunities for individuals who are interested in truly making a difference in their community!

✨ Office-Based Outpatient Therapist (Wi******er + Front Royal)
✨ School-Based Outpatient Therapist (Warren County)
✨ Mental Health Support Specialist (Loudoun County) https://indeedhi.re/3uBgQh2

Connected Communities is experiencing exciting growth and we have added a few community programs. We look forward to expanding our team.

Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in being considered for employment.

✨We’re here and we’re ready!✨

We are in the cafeteria at UMFS’s Charterhouse School - Edinburg.

We will be here until 2pm or until supplies run out!

What’s pictured is just the beginning! We have the following in various quantities:

✨Baby/Toddler Clothes - Girl/Boy (A LOT OF BOY)
✨Youth-Sized Clothing in Various Styles
✨Juniors Clothing
✨Men’s and Women’s Clothing Size XS-4XL
✨Shoes for Babies, Youth, and Adults
✨New Undergarments
✨Toys/Books for Kids
✨Stroller
✨Car Seat
✨MORE!

We’ve partnered with UMFS’s Charterhouse School - Edinburg location, for this event.

✨Pop-Up Community Closet - Shenandoah Co.✨
✨March 16, 2024✨
✨10am-2pm✨
✨Charterhouse School - Edinburg✨
✨508 Piccadilly Street, Edinburg, VA✨

See you soon!

💥💥Tomorrow is the day!💥💥

We are just hours away from our inaugural FREE Pop-Up Community Closet!

What’s pictured is just the beginning! We have the following in various quantities:

✨Baby/Toddler Clothes - Girl/Boy (A LOT OF BOY)
✨Youth-Sized Clothing in Various Styles
✨Juniors Clothing
✨Men’s and Women’s Clothing Size XS-4XL
✨Shoes for Babies, Youth, and Adults
✨New Undergarments
✨Toys/Books for Kids
✨Stroller
✨Car Seat
✨MORE!

We’ve partnered with UMFS’s Charterhouse School - Edinburg location, for this event.

✨Pop-Up Community Closet - Shenandoah Co.✨
✨March 16, 2024✨
✨10am-2pm✨
✨Charterhouse School - Edinburg✨
✨508 Piccadilly Street, Edinburg, VA✨

See you there!

In case you haven’t heard 😗😏

We are just 💥THREE DAYS AWAY💥 from our Pop-Up Community Closet.

Come one, come all! If you or someone you know could benefit from FREE clothes, shoes, undergarments, etc., please share this event with them!

We could also still use a few volunteers for set-up on Friday and during the event on Saturday.

Volunteer signups can be done here: https://bit.ly/Closet0316

We’ve partnered with UMFS’s Charterhouse School - Edinburg location, but if you aren’t available on Saturday, we have opportunities before Saturday!

✨Pop-Up Community Closet - Shenandoah Co.✨
✨March 16, 2024✨
✨10am-2pm✨
✨Charterhouse School - Edinburg✨
✨508 Piccadilly Street, Edinburg, VA✨

See you there!

Connected Communities had the opportunity to be the Featured Non-Profit at March’s Women of Wi******er - WOW Networking meeting. We had a wonderful time meeting with community members and sharing the mission of Connected Communities. Thank you to all who came out!

Photos courtesy of: Bridgeforth Photographics

We are just 💥FIVE DAYS AWAY💥 from our Pop-Up Community Closet.

🗣️WE NEED VOLUNTEERS🗣️

Volunteer signups can be done here: https://bit.ly/Closet0316

We’ve partnered with UMFS’s Charterhouse School - Edinburg location, but if you aren’t available on Saturday, we have opportunities before Saturday!

✨Pop-Up Community Closet - Shenandoah Co.✨
✨March 16, 2024✨
✨10am-2pm✨
✨Charterhouse School - Edinburg✨
✨508 Piccadilly Street, Edinburg, VA✨

See you there!

We are just 💥ONE WEEK AWAY💥 from our Pop-Up Community Closet.

This is a FREE EVENT, open to the public. We will be giving away clothes, shoes, undergarments, jackets/sweaters, strollers, car seats, hygiene products, and MORE!

If you’re struggling with getting any of these basic needs, please come see us.

We’ve partnered with UMFS’s Charterhouse School - Edinburg location.

✨Pop-Up Community Closet - Shenandoah Co.✨
✨March 16, 2024✨
✨10am-2pm✨
✨Charterhouse School - Edinburg✨
✨508 Piccadilly Street, Edinburg, VA✨

See you there!

We had the privilege of sharing resources yesterday at the One Stop Resource Fair put on by Warren County Social Services.

Our Founder/CEO, Tavan Mair, and Board Member, Mario Wisdom, were in attendance talking with community members about the mental health services provided at Connected Communities.

Our donation drop-off sites are set-up and ready for donations.

Donations for our Community Closet can be dropped off at:
✨UMFS’s Charterhouse School - Edinburg
✨F&M Bank - Edinburg
✨F&M Bank - Wi******er (Amherst Location)
✨Connected Communities - Wi******er
✨Connected Communities Front Royal

We also need volunteers! Shifts and tasks can be found on our Sign-Up Genius: www.bit.ly/Closet0316

Donated Items Requested are (new or lightly used):
✨Clothes (across the lifespan)
✨Toys
✨Books
✨Strollers
✨Car seats
✨Undergarments/Socks (new)
✨Shoes

Today we honor Employee Appreciation Day, but every day we thank our lucky stars for having such an amazing group of talented superstars at Connected Communities 😊✨ We couldn’t have grown without them and can’t wait to see what they achieve in future! Join us as we recognize these hardworking individuals who make everything possible with their skillset. What do you appreciate most about our team?

Connected Communities has partnered with UMFS 's Charterhouse School - Edinburg for our FIRST Community Closet. Connected Communities believes that adequate care for mental health can not be given without a child, individual, or family's basic needs being met.

Connected Communities' Pop-Up Community Closet will be held on ✨March 16th from 10am -2pm at the Charterhouse School in Edinburg✨! We will have clothes, shoes, and undergarments available for all ages as well as other items like strollers, sports equipment, and home items. The closet will be first come, first served, no questions asked. Please help us spread the word if you know someone in need!

Donations are being accepted and can be dropped off at the following locations immediately:
Connected Communities - Front Royal
Connected Communities - Wi******er
Charterhouse School - Edinburg

Donations can be dropped off at the following locations beginning, Monday, March 4th -
F&M Bank- Edinburg
F&M Bank - Wi******er, Amherst Street
Tru Roots Salon - Wi******er