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What's New in Mental Health Recovery?
VOCAL's Mental Health Recovery
News for April 16, 2012

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VOCAL Conference Registration Form Available for Download
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http://www.vocalvirginia.org/#/vocal-conference/4534274248

and scroll down to the bottom of the page to this section shown below, and click on 'here'. You will be able to download and print the form!!!

How Do I Register for "Strength and Diversity and Purpose"???
For a conference registration form, click here.

NOTE: This link may not work from cell phones, but does work from a computer.

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This Friday, April 20th: VOCAL Recovery Education Open House!
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Have questions about mental health recovery? Want to learn more about recovery education opportunities in Virginia? Want to know what great things VOCAL's REACH Program is up to? Interested in serving on the REACH Advisory Council? If you answered yes to any of these questions we hope you'll stop by the VOCAL Charlottesville Office from 3-5pm on Friday, April 20^th for the first annual REACH Open House.  

 

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"Recovery Connections" Starting in Charlottesville
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"Recovery Connections" is a social club (for individuals in their 20's and 30's) who are in recovery from a mental illness.  The social club provides many bi-weekly/monthly social and recreational activities for members in Charlottesville.  

Membership provides access to evening and weekend programs which may include dinner, movies, bowling, speakers, and other events. "Recovery Connections" mission is to provide the opportunity for members (especially those who feel isolated) to socialize in the community and develop friendships with peers.  This is not a support group, it is a social club! 

For more information or meeting times/location in Charlottesville contact Myra Anderson at (434) 242-0211 or liberatedchick09@yahoo.com

 

 

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Ticket to Work Presents "Going Back to Work While Receiving
Social Security Disability" Webinar
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April 25^th, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

 

Register here: http://chooseworkttw.net/wise/jsp/wise.jsp 

 

For questions or more information about this webinar or Ticket to Work, contact
Ticket To Work: http://www.chooseworkttw.net/help-desk/help-overview.html .

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Dance Fit Class at 84 Main in Warsaw
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Wednesday, April 18th from 2-3 p.m.
Call 804.333.3581 for further information.

 

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Eighth Annual "The Art of Recovery" Exhibit Opens May 4^th
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The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual "The Art of Recovery" art show opens Friday, May 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The PONSHOP Studio and Gallery located at 712 Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg.  

 

The exhibit features original artwork of adults with mental illness. The show is organized by members of Kenmore Club, a psychosocial rehabilitation program operated by RACSB. The exhibit coincides with National Mental Health Month and will be on display through May 27, 2012. The PONSHOP Studio and Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.

 

A small traveling exhibit will be on display at the Walkerton Tavern from June 2-20. Walkerton Tavern is located at 2892 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. There hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The traveling exhibit is being coordinated with the Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services Board.

 

"The Art of Recovery" show will feature approximately 50 pieces representing several art mediums. Artwork includes original drawings, paintings, three-dimensional artwork (sculpture), textiles, and mixed media.  A number of the pieces will be available for purchase. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 13^th.  

 

To learn more, contact Helen Conley at 540-373-7737.

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Richmond Mental Health Group Decides to Disband
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The Richmond Mental Health Group which has been meeting at the First English Lutheran Church in Richmond will no longer meet.

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