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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.

11/04/2026

Challenge Into Change is tonight! 🦋💜

We're looking forward to gathering at The Paramount Theater for an evening of stories of hope and healing, shared in the words of this year’s Challenge Into Change writers.

Doors open at 5:30pm
Program begins at 6pm
Reception to follow

Parking is available in the nearby Water Street and Market Street garages, with limited street parking around the Downtown Mall.

The celebration is free and open to all, and there's still time to register.

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

11/03/2026

We’re so grateful for the generous support of our Resilience Sponsors, Visible Wealth Planning and The Scout Guide (). 💜

Their partnerships help create space for this year’s writers to share their stories with a wider audience, and we’re thankful to have them as part of this year’s Challenge Into Change Community Celebration.

Free tickets are still available, and we hope you’ll join us this Wednesday, November 4, at 6pm at The Paramount!

Register today: thewomensinitiative.org/challenge-into-change

11/02/2026

Challenge Into Change is almost here! 🦋💜

As we look back at last year’s event, we’re getting excited to gather again — this time at The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville — for an evening celebrating stories of hope and healing.

Join us Wednesday, November 4, from 6–7:30pm as participating authors share selections from the 2026 Challenge Into Change book and bring their words to the stage. The evening will also feature keynote speaker Kerry Docherty, co-founder of Faherty and author of "Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth."

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

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

11/01/2026

The holidays can be especially difficult when we're missing someone we love. If you're navigating grief or loss this season, we invite you to join us for Grief and Loss During the Holidays, a one-time workshop at The Women's Initiative.

Together, we'll explore grounding strategies and ways to honor the memory of loved ones who have passed. Facilitated by Grace Wint, MS, this gathering offers a supportive space to reflect on grief and the emotions that may arise during the holiday season.

Please register by November 15: thewomensinitiative.org/all-programs?category=Group%20Counseling

10/31/2026

We're heading back to the garden next Saturday! 🌱 Here's a look at our September Healing in the Garden gathering with Sister Circle.

Join us next Saturday, November 7, from 11am-1pm for another morning outdoors as we spend time planting and harvesting together. We'll explore how time in the garden can support our mental well-being and strengthen our connection to community.

Healing in the Garden welcomes Black, Indigenous, and other women of color ages 18+. Come spend the morning with us!

Register today:
https://www.thewomensinitiative.org/all-programs?category=Sister%20Circle

10/30/2026

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Healing and Community Builder Sponsors: Loring Woodriff Real Estate, S.L. Williamson Co., S&P Global, Nua Medical Spa, Harvest Moon, Florosa , and Andrew Shurtleff Photography.

Their generous support helps bring this year’s Challenge Into Change to life, and we’re so grateful to have them as part of this year’s celebration!

Challenge Into Change tickets are still available, and we hope to see you there!

Register for free tickets: thewomensinitiative.org/challenge-into-change

10/22/2026

The holidays can be a time of connection, but they can also bring challenging relationship dynamics, making it especially important to recognize and honor your boundaries. 💚

Join us virtually on Friday, November 20, from 12–1:30 p.m. for an interactive Healthy Boundaries workshop. Together, we'll explore practical tools for setting boundaries and reflect on our personal needs as we navigate relationships during the holiday season.

To participate, email [email protected] to schedule a screening by November 10.

10/22/2026

We’re just two weeks away from Challenge Into Change at The Paramount Theater! 💜

Join us November 4 at 6pm as participating authors share selections from the 2026 Challenge Into Change book and bring their stories of hope and healing to the stage.

The evening will also feature keynote speaker Kerry Docherty, author of "Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth," and will be hosted by TWI Board member Jennell Lynch.

Come experience the connection that grows when stories are shared.

Challenge Into Change is free and open to all. Registration is required.

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

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.

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

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1101 E High Street
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.thewomensinitiative.org/

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