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Recovery Will Change Your Mind!
VOCAL's Mental Health Recovery
News for February 20, 2012
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Dear Reader,
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Call for Workshop Proposals for VOCAL's Statewide MH Consumer Conference
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All those interested in presenting a workshop/break-out session at our conference, "Strength in Diversity and Purpose" must submit your topic/name, outline, and educational/learning goals to Yolande Long:
yolande@vocalvirginia.org
Outlines are due no later than Monday, April 16th for consideration.
Each workshop will be given a one hour and thirty minute (1.5 hour) time slot. You must be able to provide your own handouts if you will use them.
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Paolo del Vecchio Scheduled to Give Keynote Address at VOCAL Conference!
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VOCAL is pleased to announce that Mr. Paolo del Vecchio will give the keynote address at this year's conference, " Strength in Diversity and Purpose".
Mr. del Vecchio is Acting Director of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). Paolo currently serves as the CMHS Associate Director for Consumer Affairs and in this capacity he manages SAMHSA's precedent-setting activities addressing consumer participation and education, issues of discrimination and prejudice, consumer rights, wellness, recovery, trauma, access to treatment, and other issues affecting persons with mental health conditions.
Paolo was the first Consumer Affairs Specialist hired in 1995 by SAMHSA. In this capacity, he promoted consumer participation in all aspects of the Center's policies and operations ranging from public education to developing evidence-based treatment and recovery practices to address the needs of persons with mental illnesses. Prior to joining SAMHSA, Paolo worked for the Philadelphia Office of Mental Health in the areas of policy formulation and the planning of a comprehensive system of community-based mental health services addressing homelessness, HIV/AIDS, and many other issues. He graduated summa cum laude with a master's degree in social work from Temple University. Paolo has been involved for over 40 years in behavioral health as a consumer, family member, provider, advocate, and state and federal policy-maker.
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The Local Human Rights Committee Seeks Volunteers
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The Local Human Rights Committee (LHRC)is an all volunteer committee responsible for monitoring the rights of patients/clients who receive mental health, intellectual disability or substance abuse services from service providers that are either licensed, funded or operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Local Human Rights Committee members are appointed from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and consumers of mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse services and family members as well as licensed health care providers are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services From Providers Licensed, Funded or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (a.k.a. the Blue Book) is the tool used by the Office of Human Rights and providers for determining a provider's compliance with the human rights regulations. Facilities and programs are guided by Rules and Regulations which assure clients' rights and by the Department's commitment to provide services that are responsive to the unique needs of individual clients and which maximize opportunities for self-determination. Nevertheless, these goals must frequently be reconciled with the need to protect the rights of others and the need to minimize the economic burden of service provision on the Commonwealth. Local Human Rights Committees are often called upon to assist in this reconciliation.
As a member of a LHRC, you will be responsible for monitoring a provider's compliance with various sections of the regulations to include but not limited to treatment with dignity, participation in treatment decision making, confidentiality, restrictions, restraint and time out and the complaint resolution process. Occasionally, LHRC members will conduct a fact-finding hearing if a client makes a human rights complaint which is unable to be satisfactorily resolved with a service provider. The LHRC would listen to both parties and then make a determination concerning whether the client's rights were violated, along with recommendations to the services provider for corrective action.
LHRC meetings are open to the general public unless the Committee goes into executive session to protect the privacy of individuals and their personal records not related to public business. Terms for new committee members vary from one to three year appointments. LHRC's generally meet at least four times per year, however, some Committees have chosen to meet more often. The number of meetings held per calendar year is determined by the Committee members and is stated in the committee's bylaws. Once a member completes his or her term, he/she may apply for a second three year term if desired. The Office of Human Rights will provide training for all prospective LHRC members as well as onsite support and guidance during LHRC meetings.
For further information: E-mail: michael.curseen@dbhds.virginia.gov
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March 18th ReelABilities Film Festival in Richmond
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Looking for poets for a live poetry reading in Richmond on the evening of March 18. This event is part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival and will take place before the screening of "Crooked Beauty". More details to follow.
Please contact Malaina at malaina@vocalvirginia.org to reserve a spot.
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Upcoming Webinar: Creating A Culture of Wellness: A Path To
Eliminating Seclusion and Restraints
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February 29th from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
The Copeland Center is hosting a panel discussion with people who are leading or have led initiatives to reduce and eliminate seclusion and restraints. Panelists will give a national perspective on eliminating seclusion and restraints, talk about trauma informed care in the efforts to eliminate seclusion and restraints, and describe creating cultural changes in hospitals that lead toward a wellness oriented environment including the introduction of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan.
Click here for more information and to register
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Free Webinar: "Breaking the Poverty Cycle: Creating
Social and Economic Opportunities"
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Tuesday, February 28th from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
To register, go to:
http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/teleconferences/archive/training/teleconference02282012.aspx
Registration will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 27th
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NEC Technical Assistance Center Presents a Webinar: "Get Social! Using Social
Media to Advance Your Mission, Raise Awareness, and Provide Peer Support"
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March 2nd from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Space is limited: Register now by clicking here:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/855686286
Registration will close on 5 pm EST on Wednesday, February 29. Please share with others who may be interested.
Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, Podcasting, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google Plus. In an ever-growing social media landscape, it is easy to feel lost and not know where to begin. Our presenters will help you find your place on the social media map and head out on your personal or organizational journey. Using real-life stories, each presenter will discuss how their organization developed a social media strategy, the tools they use and how they use them, and the benefits and challenges they have experienced along the way.
This webinar is geared towards peers, peer-run organizations, mental health service providers, family members, policymakers, administrators, and all other stakeholders.
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Job Opening: Consumer Empowerment and Leadership Training (CELT)
Manager with Mental Health America of Virginia
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Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) is seeking a training professional to serve as the Consumer Empowerment and Leadership Training (CELT) manager. MHAV is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization. Our mission is to Educate, Empower and Advocate on behalf of Mental Wellness and Recovery.
CELT is MHAV's premier training program. Through its four day leadership academies, CELT gives people with mental health concerns the leadership and advocacy skills they need to make a positive impact on Virginia's mental health system. Having a mental illness and using mental health services gives CELT participants a unique and valuable firsthand view of the mental health system. Many programs, facilities and localities want consumers to join their boards, committees and workgroups to improve mental health services. The CELT academy provides participants the skills necessary to combine their mental health experiences with the ability to network, identify issues, and work with policy-makers and service providers. CELT graduates use their training in many ways, including organizing mental health self-help groups, joining provider workgroups and serving on mental health committees. The CELT program is funded through the Mental Health Block Grant and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
Job Description: The CELT Manager is responsible for the operation and delivery of experientially based peer facilitated mental health consumer educational programs focusing on individual, community and systems transformation. Primary responsibilities include program management (planning, budgeting, staffing and outcomes evaluation), educational needs assessment, curriculum development, graduate placement on boards and committees, event planning and class enrollment to include coordinating participant travel. Occasional overnight travel is required for 4 training events and ten statewide site visits per year. The CELT Manager reports directly to the Director of Programs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experiences:
- Knowledge and experience in experientially based education and person centered approaches to wellness.
- Personal experience as a mental health consumer
- Possess strong oral presentation, written communication and group facilitation skills
- Conduct training needs assessment, develop behavioral objectives, prepare curriculum and evaluate effectiveness of training.
- Recruit, train, supervise and develop peer facilitation staff.
- Serve as training site director and manage medical and psychiatric incidents.
- Project management: submit proposals, coordinate contracts, prepare reports and track deliverables.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive marketing plan and marketing materials
- Provide media relations for the CELT program
- 10.Coach and assist graduates in serving in a leadership position on boards, commissions and commissions.
Position: 32 hours per week
Salary: $32,500
Benefits: Not Applicable
Open until: March 2, 2012
How to Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume by March 2, 2012 to: selena.ruffin@mhav.org No Phone Calls Please
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Job Opening: Director, CMHS
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http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/309135200
The deadline for application is Friday, March 9th.
The Director, CMHS is a member of SAMHSA's Executive Leadership Team, with responsibility for working with other senior officials in SAMHSA and the Administrator, to determine and achieve the strategic goals of the agency. The Director is also tasked with working in cross collaboration with other senior officials in SAMHSA to develop, plan, provide leadership for, and implement SAMHSA priorities.
The Director provides national leadership and direction in the development of CMHS goals, priorities, policies, and program activities designed to prevent and treat mental illness and promote mental health. The incumbent is directly responsible for the policy development coordination, implementation, and management of the Center's operations as they pertain to a broad program of supported activities. Assesses the implications of legislation and other initiatives, which may have an impact on the mental health services field.
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VOCAL and On Our Own of Charlottesville Host Youth Create Wholeness
Art Workshops and Art Rave
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Art Rave Workshop: Tuesday, February 21st from 4 to 5:30 pm
Art Rave Community Creativity Event: Tuesday, February 28th from 2 to 6 pm
These workshops will be held at On Our Own of Charlottesville, 123 4th Street NW, in Charlottesville
What is an Art Rave?
An Art Rave is first and foremost an Opportunity to Experience Healing
through Creativity and Community. It is a Drug-Free, Alcohol-Free,
Free to Express Yourself Safe Space to Nurture Connection and
Self-Expression. This can range from painting a canvas, drawing on
paper, singing or making music, written words, or movement on the dance floor.
Contact Flora Lark for more information: flora.baily@vocalvirginia.org or at On Our Own of Charlottesville 434-979-2440
www.vocalvirginia.org/youth
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************************************ Exciting News from the Firewalkers Project!
************************************ Spiritual breakthroughs. Mad gifts. Visionary meltdowns. Do these themes resonate with you? We are publishing an anthology of creative non-fiction about what is called mental illness and mystical experiences, shifts in consciousness and unexpected blessings. Deadline is June 21, 2012. Please see full details at www.thefirebook.org
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