Team Up Mentor Rob Marchand enjoys an outing with mentees Tyrrieon and Dontrel.
Events and Classes
Events
Step Up for The Up Center 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dominion Tower
999 Waterside Dr.
Norfolk, VA
Contact Jessica Oulahan for more info.
Classes
Many of our classes and programs are scheduled individually or by appointment only. Please contact our main office number at 757-622.7017 for more information about any of our programs.
Listed below is information on some of our commonly scheduled events, group activities and classes.
Prevention Group Activities
Summer Camp for Individuals with Disabilities
Prevention Group Activities
Monthly activities are planned to help foster a healthy lifestyle. Hear from guest speakers from Norfolk State University, YWCA and more. Click here for complete schedule.
RSVP to Nicole Mason at 757.397.2121 x.320.
Seeking Safety Group for Adults
This is an empowering group for adults who have experienced trauma, including those who have been abused, victimized by crime, or distressed by war or natural disasters. The group focuses on skills and tools to enhance current life and relationships and reduce the need for compulsive behaviors (substance abuse, spending, eating, etc.). The group meets at The Up Center, 222 West 19th St., Norfolk, VA. There is NO CHARGE to attend; funding has been provided by the Sentara Health Foundation. If you are interested, please call Lisa Strickland at 965-8641 to register.
1.) Early Childhood STEP Classes (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting)
STEP is a nationally recognized program for parents of children 1 to 6 years of age. The 7-week program emphasizes effective discipline, understanding stages of emotional development, the motivation behind children’s behavior and more. The program is approved for court mandated participants and for all other parents interested in learning about childhood development and behavior.
Contact Heather Watkins at (757) 965-8647 or heather.watkins@theupcenter.org for more information.
2.) Active Parenting of Teens and Preteens
This class focuses on communication, mutual respect, and more! The nationally recognized 6-week program is designed for parents of teens and preteens-children around age ten and older.
Contact Heather Watkins at (757) 965-8647 or heather.watkins@theupcenter.org for more information.
3.) Fatherhood Groups
Fatherhood Groups are free and run for 12 weeks. Learn more about the program here. For more information, contact Ciara Henry at (757) 622-7012 Ext. 112.
Location:
The Up Center
1095 Clay Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
4.) Autism Treatment
This 6-week class focuses on providing structure, social skills, developing strengths and self esteem as well as family stress management.
Next class begins January 23, 2012 at 6.p.m. and will be held at Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church in Suffolk.
Contact Ciara Henry at (757) 622-7012 Ext. 112 for more information.
All Classes are Free and Open to the General Public* Please scroll through the listings below to see the types of education classes that are being offered in Norfolk.
1.) VHDA (Virginia Housing Development Authority) Homebuyer Education – All classes are six hours long and are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 9 p.m. on both days.
LOCATION: NORFOLK
222 West 19th Street Norfolk, VA 2351
Registration: 757-965-8657
2012 Class Dates:
| January 17 & 19 | July 17 & 19 |
| February 14 & 16 | August 14 & 16 |
March 20 & 22 |
September 18 & 20 |
| April 17 & 19 | October 16 & 18 |
| May 15& 17 | November 13 & 15 |
| June 19 & 21 |
2.) The Art of Debt Management
This 2.5 hour financial education class includes interactive sessions on budget, credit and debt management. The classes are held from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
LOCATION: NORFOLK
222 West 19th Street Norfolk, VA 2351
Registration: 757-965-8657
2012 Class Dates:
| January 5 & 18 | July 5 & 18 |
| February 2 & 15 | August 2 & 15 |
| March 1 & 21 | September 6 & 19 |
| April 5 & 18 | October 4 & 17 |
| May 3 & 16 | November 1 & 14 |
| June 7 & 20 | December 6 |
*The Art of Debt Management may be held at your venue for classes of 10 or more; $100 advance deposit will be returned upon completion of class with 10 individuals present.
3.) Get the Facts – Want to buy a home but are afraid or think you can’t qualify; Get the Facts! is made possible by Freddie Mac and a grant from the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation. This is a 90 minute class.
LOCATION: NORFOLK
222 West 19th Street Norfolk, VA 2351
Registration & Class Information: 757-965-8657
Camp Horizon
This camp for children and adults with disabilities is held from mid-June to mid-August. Visit our Camp Horizon page for more information.
Shape Up
Our Shape Up classes are being held at First Baptist Church of Norfolk, 312 Kempsville Road. The class is held on Mondays and Fridays from 9:30am-10:30am.
Fee: $30 for a 10 clas punch card or $25 for a full session of 10 classes in five weeks.
Contact: Patricia Coale at 965-8630 for more information.
For Children’s Sake Seminars
These seminars are geared towards parents who are separating or divorcing. Please call us at 757.622.7017 to register.
Foster Parent Training
Our foster care staff will be happy to provide an orientation for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. Please call Christa Paulosky at 757.965.8670 for more information. Once an orientation is complete, potential foster parents can pick training sessions that work with their schedules.
Other prescheduled events include Team Up mentoring events and therapy group meetings. Our programs are held by appointment only. Please call our main office number at 757.622.7017 for more information.
