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Announcing a Call for Nominations for the NAMI Virginia Board of Directors!
Please refer to the links below for information including qualifications of potential candidates, deadlines, and how to apply.
We would greatly appreciate if you would help with outreach to qualified candidates who may be interested.
Nominations are due Friday, July 20th. Letter to NAMI leaders, members, and friends
Nomination Form
NAMI Virginia Fact Sheet
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OPPOSE BLOCK GRANTING MEDICAID
Medicaid is the most important source of public mental health funding, paying for nearly half of all services. The budget passed at the end of last week in the House would result in major reductions in future federal spending on Medicaid and convert the program from a federal entitlement to a block grant to the states. As you know, states are already struggling to contain Medicaid expenses. Converting Medicaid to a block grant program will increase pressure on state officials to further contain costs. Enrollments in Medicaid will be cut and essential services will be at risk. The time is now for advocates to contact their Senators and urge them to oppose a Medicaid Block Grant. All Senate offices can be reached at 1 (888) 876-6242 or (202) 224-3121 or send an e-mail message to your congressional member. More information and analyses of the Medicaid block grant proposal in the House budget resolution is available at: Ryan's Rx for Medicaid Means Millions More Uninsured or Underinsured Seniors, People with Disabilities and Children, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Medicaid Block Grant Would Shift Financial Risks and Costs to States, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities; Medicaid Block Grant or Funding Caps Would Shift Costs to States, Beneficiaries and Providers, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities; and Cutting Medicaid for Seniors and People with Disabilities, State Fact Sheets from Families USA. |
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Save the Date!
For the NAMI Virginia/Virginia CIT Convention!
NAMI Virginia is teaming up with the CIT-International Conference to hold a two day joint conference! On September 11th, NAMI Virginia will hold its own convention, and then on September 12th, we will come together to focus on growing CIT in Virginia.
WHEN: 9/11/11 - 9/12/11
WHERE: Doubletree Hotel and Virginia Beach Conference Center, Virginia Beach
Stay tuned for more details, including how you can register and get involved! For more information: contact Stephany Melton, NAMI VA Convention Coordinator, at smelton@namivirginia.org or visit www.namivirginia.org
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Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group
A Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Central Virginia (NAMI-CVA) will be held on: Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:00-8:00 p.m. Monument Heights Baptist Church 5716 Monument Ave Richmond 23226 Suicide grief is painful, traumatic, life changing, and often different than grief experienced from other types of death. If you have lost a friend or family member to suicide and are looking for support, guidance and understanding, this bereavement support group is for you. You will be connected with fellow survivors and receive support in the healing process. For more information contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness Central Virginia (NAMI-CVA) at 804-285-1749 or email: namicva@aol.com. Website: www.namicentralvirginia.org Click here to download the flyer |
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Changing Minds...One Step At A Time
www.nami.org/namiwalks/VA
Get involved with NAMIWalks Virginia!
We are currently looking for individuals to help on the following committees:
1. Volunteer Committee
Help us recruit volunteers for this year's Walk!
2. Sponsorship/In-Kind Donation Committee
Helps us identify and recruit company sponsorships and in-kind donations!
3. Community Outreach/Marketing Committee
Help with advertising, PSAs, and press releases promoting NAMIWalks!
4. Kick-Off Luncheon Committee
Help us plan for this year's Kick Off Luncheon on August 11th!
5. Walk Day Committee
Help us plan for Walk Day!
If interested please contact:
Farleigh Fitzgerald
NAMI Virginia Walk Manager
ffitzgerald@namivirginia.org
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Announcement from VOPA
By a vote of 6 -2, The United States Supreme Court affirmed the power of the Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy to pursue any necessary legal remedies in fulfilling their duty to advocate for people with disabilities. The watchdog agency is independent of both the executive branch and the legislative branch, and the High Court today ruled that VOPA could go to federal court when necessary to enforce federal laws against another state agency. VOPA had sued in federal court to obtain investigative records. The Court today ruled that federal court is an available option for enforcement of federal rights by the state agency.
http://www.vopa.state.va.us/
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Registration OPEN for Regional Suicide Prevention Summits
The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (Virginia Department of Veteran Services) will be hosting seven regional suicide prevention summits across Virginia during May and June of 2011.
These summits will be held in seven locations across the state:
Abingdon, VA May 10, 2011
Roanoke, VA May 11, 2011
Harrisonburg, VA May 24, 2011
Fredericksburg, VA May 25, 2011
Chesterfield, VA June 1, 2011
Annandale, VA June 6, 2011
Hampton, VA June 15, 2011
These summits are open to everyone in the community. Since the afternoon of the summits are focused on community planning, you are strongly encouraged to attend a summit within the region in which you live or work.
REGISTRATION
The following link can be used to register for a summit in your region:
http://www.vcu.edu/partnership/vsps/index.html
There is a $15 fee to attend the summits. The above registration link will contain more detailed information about the summits, a sample agenda, summits locations, and directions.
Click here to download the flyer
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Region IV Peer Specialist Training
June 27-July 1, 2011 Chesterfield, VA Learn how to use your shared experiences to support peers with mental health challenges to address obstacles on their recovery journey.
Click here to download the flyer Click here to download the curriculum Click here to download the application |
