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About Chesapeake Thrives
Chesapeake Thrives is a public/private partnership that seeks to connect residents to services at any stage of their life by addressing eight priority areas: Aging in the Community, Behavioral Health, Early Childhood, Health, Housing, Poverty and Economic Support, School-Age Programs and Support, and Workforce Development.
Call 757-382-CITY (2489) to access services.
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Chesapeake Thrives
Physical Address
100 Outlaw Street
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-382-2226
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Aging in the Community
"Aging-friendly" communities provide affordable, accessible housing, multiple modes of transportation, access to community services, and opportunities for engagement for all residents, regardless of age or ability. -
Behavioral Health
Behavioral health means promoting mental health, resilience, and well-being; treatment of mental and substance use disorders; and support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities.
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Early Childhood
Critical prevention and early intervention strategies to improve maternal and child health outcomes, developmental goals for young children and supports for families. -
Health
Health is an aspect interwoven with all other aspects of life, everyday life, working life, family life, and community life.
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Housing
Housing generally refers to the community's effort to ensure that members of society have a home to live in that is safe, affordable, and healthy. -
Poverty & Economic Support
Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.
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School-Age Programs & Support
Whole-child and family approaches to closing the educational opportunity gap for students during and after school time. -
Workforce Development
Education, employment, and job-training efforts designed to help employers get a skilled workforce while helping individuals succeed in the workplace.
Chesapeake Thrives Conferences
Save the Date
The Second Annual Thrives Conference will be held 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. October 18 at Signet Center, 884 Bells Mill Road. Visit the conference registration page to save your spot. For more information, email Mary Riley, Community Programs Administrator, or call 757-382-2321.
The Power of Partnerships
On October 19, 2022, Thrives partners came together to strengthen partnerships and to build the collaboration that will make Thrives a success. The following presentations were given at the event:
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Chesapeake Thrives
Physical Address
100 Outlaw Street
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-382-2226Fax: 757-382-2354
Alternate Address:
301 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322