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"On Our Own of Roanoke Valley" Offers Peer Support Groups Monday-Saturday
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Monday - Veterans' Support Group at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday - Peer Support Group at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday - Peer Support Group at 2:oo p.m.

Saturday - Peer Support Group at 1:30 p.m.

429 Elm Avenue, SW, Roanoke

540.362.0061

New Ongoing WRAP Begins Oct 10^th
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Beginning Oct 10th, Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center will start an ongoing WRAP from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Call or e-mail for details and sign-up. 804-308-1366 info@friends4recovery.org

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"Invoking Your Allies: Building Support for Creating the Life You Want"
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This is a free Third Thursdays Gathering on Thursday, October 18^th from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Invite a friend for an informal evening of discussion and interactive activities.

Orange Hill Wellness Center, 401 Orange Street in Charlottesville

If you would like to register or would like more information, please call: 434-977-6918 or Workshop@CareerWithHeart.com

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Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center Seeks Executive
Director - Deadline Approaching Soon!
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Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center is a 100% consumer run non-profit organization where individuals with lived mental health experiences can take ownership of their own recovery. We offer recovery-focused classes, a variety of groups (including a daily support group), and one on one Wellness Coaching/Peer Counseling for Chesterfield County and the greater Richmond area.

At Friends 4 Recovery everyone associated with the organization from all members of our staff to the Board of Directors are individuals who are living in mental health recovery. The Executive Director will be someone who has lived experiences of mental health crisis and has a strong background in recovery education (CELT, WRAP, and Peer Support Specialist preferred).

We are looking for an individual who has strong communication and organizational skills and has the qualifications and experience to lead Friends 4 Recovery in all aspects of running a non-profit. The Executive Director will be responsible for a variety of duties, including providing community outreach, performing administrative tasks, maintaining financial oversight, overseeing program and funds development, and skillfully supervising and managing a staff. Additionally, the Executive Director will maintain an atmosphere of wellness and support at the Center that allows the members to feel empowered as they move forward on their road to recovery.

Please note that we intend to expand the budget and community service capacity of Friends 4 Recovery significantly, particularly regarding employment opportunities for people with lived experiences of mental health crisis. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of skillfully and sustainably growing programming.

Salary - $34,500

Benefits - Health insurance with dental

Applications will be accepted until October 2, 2012

How to apply: Please email a resume and three references to f4redjob@gmail.com or fax them to (877) 925-4777.

If you have any questions regarding the position contact Carla Beck at 804-639-6091 or Heather Seaman at 804-314-6316.

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Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) Offers CELT and Well-Quest Trainings
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CELT (Consumer Empowerment Leadership Training)

Virginia Beach- December 3-7, 2012

Well-Quest

Richmond, November 19-20, 2012

For further information: Tiffany Perry at 804-257-5591