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VOCAL's Mental Health Recovery
News for September 13, 2012
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Dear Reader,
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On Behalf of James W. Stewart, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and Mellie Randall, Director of the DBHDS Office of Substance Abuse Services
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DBHDS must prepare a report to the Governor that "identifies all public and private organizations that may raise and disburse funds for substance abuse recovery support services in Virginia." This request has been sent to many community providers of SA recovery support services and to the CSB/BHA executive directors and SA directors.
To prepare a comprehensive report, we need your help in distributing the Commissioner's the information. Please note that the "requested information" is only the name and contact information of the identified organizations. Please note, too, that the memo includes a link to the online tool to be used in supplying the requested information and requests replies by September 19th.
"DBHDS will need to receive your data no later than September 19th. Since turn-around time to prepare the report is very short, DBHDS has created an online tool to assist in the collection of this information, available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DBHDSHB271.
Please access this link directly (or copy it into your browser) to enter the name and contact information of each of the organizations you have identified." (Commissioner Stewart)
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National Medicare Training Program Monthly Update Webinar
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The National Medicare Training Program provides consistent, accurate, and reliable information for Medicare partners-professionals and volunteers who work with seniors and people with disabilities-to help people with Medicare make informed health care decisions.
Please join us for the monthly National Medicare Training Program Update Webinar on Tuesday, September, 18.
We'll be sharing information on:
- 2012 Open Enrollment
- Reassignment letters
- Medicare & You Handbook update
- Plan Finder Tool update
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) initiatives
When: Tuesday, September 18th
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Call-In Number: 877-251-0301
Conference ID: 90023922
Webinar ID: https://webinar.cms.hhs.gov/nmtpsep12/
PLEASE JOIN BOTH THE AUDIO CALL AND THE WEBINAR
Our policy experts will present the information via the web.
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"Art of Recovery 2012" Call for Entries - An Annual Show in Richmond Since 2007
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For further information, please go to: www.artofrecovery.org
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Are You Interested in Serving on the VOCAL Board of Directors?
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Board members are needed from the following regions:
HPR 4 - Central
HPR 5 -Southeast
PPR3/HPR3 - Southwest
One "At-Large" member
For further information about the specific regions where there are openings for board members, please refer to your e-newsletter from August 2012.
To apply: http://vocal.groupsite.com/file_cabinet
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Southwest Virginia Regional Consumer
Empowerment and Recovery Council Meeting
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Meets every third Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Hungry Mother Park Restaurant, located at 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, 24319. Lunch is included and reservations must made by the second Wednesday to Judy Salyer: 276-479-2800 or email at: jsalyer@mounet.com |
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Recovery Month at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, Danville
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The SVMHI Recovery Month Planning Committee will host a series of events during the month of September to highlight Recovery at SVMHI. These celebrations will coincide with the SAMSHA National Recovery Month initiatives. Some of the events for the month include a cookout/talent kickoff event, a recovery walk, a fashion show, a recovery festival, and a recovery dance.
For more information: Olin Saphrey at 434-799-6220 or Olin.Saphrey@dbhds.virginia.gov
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Surgeon General Urges New Focus on Suicide Prevention
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Read the article here:
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WRAP'n Recovery Group Forming in Henrico County
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Are you looking for education on how to maintain wellness and to stay in recovery? Do you desire to meet with others, of like mind, for discussion and group learning?
A community WRAP group is forming in Henrico County; meeting on Saturday mornings from 10:30-12noon. This group will be facilitated by three Copeland Center-trained individuals, who have a vision of providing WRAP in the larger Richmond community.
What: Wellness Recovery Action Plan. . .a series of self-constructed tools which empower individuals with mental health challenges to stay well and in recovery on a daily basis. It is based on many years of grass-roots research among peers and the writing of Mary Ellen Copeland.
When: Each Saturday morning, from 10:30-12noon, starting Saturday September 22, 2012. This group will be 'revolving'; meaning that it will continue through the WRAP curriculum for approximately eight weeks, then start over again. You are welcome to join at any point.
Where: Although not sponsored by Henrico Mental Health, the meetings will take place at the Lakeside Center. . .at 5623 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228.
For more information, contact the facilitators at wrapnrecovery@gmail.com or call David Rockwell @ 727-8540 William Hart @727-8555 or Kevin Kelly @ 727-8597
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Consumer Advisory Council Is Looking for Talent!
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As a part of the Consumer Advisory Council's 7th Annual Recovery Conference we are showcasing the talents of people in our community who are in recovery that usually don't get a chance to show the world how they shine!
Our theme is "Once Upon a Sparkle: Remember what makes you shine!" and our intent is to remind people how talented they really are! Region Ten will be holding a talent search and show on Wednesday, October 3, at Blue Ridge Clubhouse called CAC's Got Talent!
Performers with the most audience votes will be able to perform at the CAC Conference on October 26, 2012 for an audience of over two hundred people.
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Region Ten's Consumer Advisory Council Recovery
Conference, "Once Upon a Sparkle: Remember What Makes You Shine!"
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October 26th
Holiday Inn University Emmet Street in Charlottesville
The keynote speaker will be trauma survivor and professional musician, Michael Skinner. Commissioner James Stewart from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services will also address the conference attendees.
The CAC is also showcasing the talents of people who are in recovery in the community, giving them a chance to shine and show their sparkle! Please contact Beth Gager for further information (see contact information below).
Space is limited. Registration is free and is required. No walk-ins admitted.
Special accommodations must be made by October 5th
Please register by October 19th
To register, or for more information, please contact:
Beth Gager at 434-970-1480 or email her at: beth.gager@regionten.org
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