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The Women's Initiative Free, affirming mental health care for women & gender-expansive folx. Healing happens in community.

The mission of The Women’s Initiative is to provide women with effective counseling, social support and education so they can transform life challenges into positive change and growth.

When was the last time you set aside a little time just for yourself?At The Women's Initiative, Craniosacral Gentle Touc...
10/20/2026

When was the last time you set aside a little time just for yourself?

At The Women's Initiative, Craniosacral Gentle Touch offers a quiet, one-on-one experience focused on relaxation and well-being. During each 30-minute session, you'll rest fully clothed on a massage table while the practitioner uses gentle, light touch.

Sessions, which are held Wednesdays from 1-4:30pm, are led by Amina Stevens and are open to women and members of the gender-expansive community.

Please call 434.872.0047 to schedule a session.

What can tending a garden teach us about caring for ourselves? 🌱Join Sister Circle for Healing in the Garden on Saturday...
10/19/2026

What can tending a garden teach us about caring for ourselves? 🌱

Join Sister Circle for Healing in the Garden on Saturday, November 7, from 11am-1pm, at City of Promise/Westhaven Garden, where we'll spend time planting, harvesting, and exploring the connections between gardening and our mental well-being.

This gathering is an opportunity to enjoy time outdoors with other Black, Indigenous, and women of color in a welcoming community space.

Come spend part of your Saturday with us. Register here:
https://www.thewomensinitiative.org/all-programs?category=Sister%20Circle

Our culture can be a source of comfort and healing. đź’śJoin Bienestar for La Cultura Cura: EspĂ­ritu Colectivo, an interge...
10/16/2026

Our culture can be a source of comfort and healing. đź’ś

Join Bienestar for La Cultura Cura: EspĂ­ritu Colectivo, an intergenerational gathering for Latina women and Latine femmes.

Through art, movement, and cultural practices, we'll spend time together exploring the ways our traditions and shared experiences can support our well-being.

To register, call 434.328.1800 or email [email protected]. This offering is held in Spanish.

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Nuestra cultura puede ser una fuente de consuelo y sanaciĂłn. đź’ś

Acompáñanos en La Cultura Cura: Espíritu Colectivo, un encuentro intergeneracional del programa Bienestar para mujeres latinas y personas latinas de identidad femenina.

A través del arte, el movimiento y las prácticas culturales, compartiremos un espacio para explorar cómo nuestras tradiciones y experiencias pueden contribuir a nuestro bienestar.

Para inscribirse, llame al 434.328.1800 o escriba a [email protected].

Join us for an evening of storytelling celebrating hope and healing. 🦋💜 On Wednesday, November 4, at 6pm, Challenge Into...
10/12/2026

Join us for an evening of storytelling celebrating hope and healing. 🦋💜 On Wednesday, November 4, at 6pm, Challenge Into Change comes to The Paramount Theater.

The evening will feature participating authors reading selections from the 2026 Challenge Into Change book, keynote speaker Kerry Docherty, co-founder of Faherty and author of "Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth," and host Jennell Lynch, Senior Director of Member Services at The Executive Leadership Council and a member of The Women’s Initiative's Board of Directors.

Stay with us after the program for a reception and time to continue the evening together.

The celebration is free and open to all. Registration is required.

Reserve your free ticket at thewomensinitiative.org/challenge-into-change.

Today, we recognize World Mental Health Day and the importance of listening to people with lived experience of mental he...
10/10/2026

Today, we recognize World Mental Health Day and the importance of listening to people with lived experience of mental health conditions.

This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” highlights the importance of ensuring people’s voices are heard and their experiences help shape the mental health care they receive.

At TWI, we believe everyone deserves to have their experiences respected and to feel heard when seeking support. Through our counseling services and programs, we work to provide care that responds to each person's needs.

Explore our programs and services: https://www.thewomensinitiative.org/all-programs.

This month, we’re celebrating the many traditions and experiences that shape our Latine communities and sharing opportun...
10/01/2026

This month, we’re celebrating the many traditions and experiences that shape our Latine communities and sharing opportunities to come together.

TWI's Bienestar program offers Latina women and members of the Latine community spaces to connect, care for their well-being, and find support.

Explore Bienestar and upcoming offerings: thewomensinitiative.org/bienestar

Create a little more room for calm and restoration 🌿Through group acupuncture, this non-invasive treatment led by Marty...
09/29/2026

Create a little more room for calm and restoration 🌿

Through group acupuncture, this non-invasive treatment led by Marty Paciocco has benefits including reduced stress, anxiety, and a more positive mood.

Take the time to slow down, release tension, and support your emotional well-being on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, beginning October 13 from 4-5pm at The Women’s Initiative main office.

Please call us at 434.872.0047 to register.

Regálate un momento para conectar con la magia de las plantitas. En este espacio, aprenderás a intencionar y tejer tus p...
09/28/2026

Regálate un momento para conectar con la magia de las plantitas. En este espacio, aprenderás a intencionar y tejer tus propios atados con plantas medicinales como el romero y la lavanda. Todos los materiales están incluidos.

Para registrarse llame a Sin Barreras a 434.531.0104 o envĂ­e un mensaje a [email protected].

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Treat yourself to a moment to connect with the magic of plants. In this space, you will learn to set intentions and craft your own herbal bundles using medicinal plants like rosemary and lavender. All materials are included.

To register, call Sin Barreras at 434.531.0104 or email [email protected].

Join us for an evening of storytelling celebrating hope and healing. 🦋💜Our Challenge Into Change Community Celebration i...
09/24/2026

Join us for an evening of storytelling celebrating hope and healing. 🦋💜

Our Challenge Into Change Community Celebration is Wednesday, November 4, at 6pm at The Paramount Theater of Charlottesville.

Participating authors will read selections from the 2026 Challenge Into Change book, and the evening will feature a keynote address by Kerry Docherty, author of Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth and co-founder of Faherty.

The evening will be hosted by Jennell Lynch, Senior Director of Member Services at The Executive Leadership Council and a member of The Women’s Initiative’s Board of Directors.

The celebration is free and open to all. Registration is required.

Reserve your free ticket at:
thewomensinitiative.org/challenge-into-change

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