Social Groups
Programs for Teens and Young Adults
We believe everyone deserves the chance to feel included in a social setting. In our social groups, individuals of all abilities are invited to join and experience a place where everyone is not only welcomed, but celebrated.
Teen Scene
The Teen Scene provides inclusive monthly social events for teens ages 13 through high school. The gatherings are planned by a group of peers that belong to the United High School Board of Directors: the "Teen Board". Monthly gatherings are held at various locations around the metro Richmond area. Participation costs are minimal and financial assistance is always available.
Interested in joining the Teen Board? Contact kmardigian@jacobschance.org to find out how.
The Hangout
The Hangout is a young adult social group that encourages relationship building, independence, and socialization between high school graduates up to age 40 with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. Monthly gatherings are held at various locations around the metro Richmond area. Participation costs are minimal, and financial assistance is always available.
April Hangout - Mini Golf!
Registration Closes 4/14
Join your young adult friends for an afternoon of mini golf!
Date: Sunday, April 16th
Time: 1:30p-3p
Location: Patterson Golf Park
(12586 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23238)
Cost: $7
Ages: The Hangout is open to participants out of high school through age 40 and drop off is encouraged, but parents/caregivers are welcome to attend and hang out with us! Just register as a participant.
3G - Guys, Gals, and Games
3G is a weekly social group focused on providing opportunities for socializing, relationship building, and disability acceptance. We come together each week to play card games, board games, build Legos, draw, color, or just hang out! Led by Andrew and with volunteers of a variety of ages helping out, friends of all abilities are welcome to come each week to hang out and make new friends!
Spring Session 2023
We have two sections of 3G, one for teens 13 through high school, and one for young adults out of high school through age 40!
Date: Wednesdays, March 15th - May 31st (8 weeks)
Time: 4:30p-5:30p
Location:
Belmont Rec Center (1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228)
Teens will be in one room, and young adults in another. We
will show you where to go on the first day!
Cost: $120 for 12 weeks
Ages: The teen group is geared towards ages 13 through high