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News From NAMI Virginia
May 26, 2011 
In This Issue
Virginia leads nation in number of In Our Own Voice Presentations
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Call for Nominations for NAMI Virginia Board of Directors
Help with research program
NAMI Virginia Convention
NAMIWalks Virginia
NAMI Central Virginia Joins Facebook!
Peer Specialist Training
NIMH Update
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May is Mental Health Awareness month and we are very pleased to share that our hard work is paying off!  As of May 24th,

 

Virginia leads the nation in number of In Our Own Voice presentations for 2011!!

 

Thank you to everyone who has shared their story, assisted in organizing a presentation, and most importantly, reported to the state office their presentation information!  The In Our Own Voice program is an extremely effectual program for educating the public on the real faces of mental illness and the reality of recovery for many.  This special program has been a priority for many of our affiliates and it is no wonder we are leading the Nation. 

 

Keep up the amazing work and many thanks to everyone involved!

New Workshop: 

"Helping Families Navigate the Human Service System"


 

The Office of Child and Family Services within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is sponsoring a 3 hour workshop for family members.  It  is designed to provide strategies for family members in obtaining appropriate services for a child in need of mental health services, and support for the caregiver. 

 

July 7th (*this workshop was just added- the June workshop is now full) 

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Virginia Tech Richmond Center

2810 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294

 

It will be facilitated by Carol Obrochta who is a national family trainer with over 25 years of experience in developing child and family support programs and conducting training sessions.

 

This event is free of charge but space is limited and registration is required. It is open to the first 25 registrants.  To register please contact Malcolm King with DBHDS at 804-371-4604 

[email protected] 

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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

Calling all NAMI In Our Own Voice or Education Coordinators/Volunteers!

 

 

I am still seeking people to help with my research on the In Our Own Voice (IOOV) program. I am a researcher at IUPUI doing research on how consumer audiences respond to the program. I offer $25.00 per data set plus postage; you can collect up to 3 data sets so that means up to $75.00.  You don't need to be involved in the program at all; just a NAMI volunteer who can attend these programs and give audience members surveys to fill before and afterwards. Training is by phone and minimal.

 

If you have IOOV programs that you are giving to consumer audiences in non-lock down facilitaties between now and June 30 please contact me at 502-489-7824 or [email protected]. I'll ask you some screening questions and see if we can work together.


Save the Date!

For the NAMI Virginia/Virginia CIT Convention!

 

September 11-12th

 

Doubletree Hotel and Virginia Beach Conference Center

 

Stay tuned for more details, including how you can register and get involved!  

For more information: contact Stephany Melton, NAMI VA Convention Coordinator, at [email protected] or visit www.namivirginia.org 

 

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WalkAugustaChanging 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

[email protected] 

 

NAMI CENTRAL VIRGINIA JOINS FACEBOOK


NAMI Central Virginia has recently joined Facebook, a social networking site. Facebook is an online community that provides a platform for interactive dialogue and sharing of information people find valuable. NAMI-CVA will post timely, relevant information on our Facebook Page and encourage our fans, members and supporters to comment, provide feedback and post relevant information of their own. Our goal is to engage you in a conversation!

Please support NAMI Central Virginia by visiting our page and taking a moment to "Like" us or post a greeting on our wall.

NAMI-CVA Facebook Page: http://on.fb.me/NAMI-CVA

Thank you for your support. For questions about NAMI Central Virginia's Facebook Page, please contact Patrick Bruckart by email: [email protected]

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

NIMH

 

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Science and Service News Updates

 

VA TO TAKE APPLICATIONS FOR NEW FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM: VA IMPLEMENTING ENHANCEMENTS TO EXISTING SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published the interim final rule for implementing the Family Caregiver Program of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act 2010. This new rule will provide additional support to eligible post-9/11 veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary family caregiver. On May 9, staff in VA's Office of Care Management and Social Work opened the application process for eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members to designate their family caregivers.

Click here for the press release 

 

NEW SAMHSA STUDY FINDS TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IMPROVES BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN: TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS CAN LEAD TO IMPROVED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, FEWER ARRESTS, AND REDUCED SUICIDE ATTEMPTS

According to data released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), children and youth affected by traumatic events improve their functioning in community-based "system of care" programs. Traumatic events can include witnessing or experiencing physical or sexual abuse; violence in families and communities; natural disasters; wartime events and terrorism; accidental or violent death of a loved one; and a life-threatening injury or illness. The report, Helping Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Traumatic Events, shows that after 12 months of accessing services within a community-based system of care, 44 percent of children and youth improved their school attendance, 41 percent improved their grades, and youth suicide attempts fell by 64 percent. In addition, the number of youth reporting arrests in the past six months fell by 36 percent.

Click here for the press release

  

Click here for the full report

 

JAMIE LEE CURTIS CELEBRATES YOUTH WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED RESILIENCE AND OVERCOME TRAUMA AT ANNUAL NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY OBSERVANCE

 Golden Globe award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling children's book author Jamie Lee Curtis joined SAMHSA and more than 100 public and private collaborating organizations in celebrating the sixth annual National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. This year, the national event focused on building resilience in young children coping with traumatic events and featured stories of how youth from across the country overcame early childhood adversity.

 Click here for the press release   

 

ARCHIVED  VIDEOCAST:  UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN'S MENTAL  HEALTH

 NIMH presented this videocast in connection with National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. It was an opportunity to learn the state of the science in children's mental health and hear from NIH scientists about topics ranging from normal brain development to anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Click here for the videocast 

 

BRAIN BASICS-ANIMATED  VIDEO  SHOWING HOW  BRAIN WORKS

Brain Basics is an online animated video which shows how the brain works. It covers how mental illnesses are disorders of the brain and describes ongoing research that helps in the understanding and treatment of these disorders.  

Click here to view the video 

 

NIH RESOURCES

 

RECOGNIZING SCHIZOPHRENIA:  SEEKING CLUES TO  A DIFFICULT DISORDER

This feature in the NIH News in Health provides a brief plain language overview of the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia.  Click here for more information 

 

NIH SCHIZOPHRENIA FACT SHEET

This fact sheet tells the story of research discovery, current treatment status, and future expectations for the prevention and treatment of schizophrenia.  

Click here to view the fact sheet 

 

NEW SAMHSA RESOURCES

 

PROMOTING EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND PREVENTING SUICIDE: A TOOLKIT FOR SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES

This toolkit equips senior living staff with resources to promote mental health and prevent suicide among residents. It includes guidelines for integrating suicide prevention into ongoing programs, hands-on tools, and training manuals.   

Click here to order the toolkit.  

 

REPORT TO CONGRESS ON BORDERLINE  PERSONALITY  DISORDER

This report presents an overview of borderline personality disorder and outlines recommendations for expanding early detection, evidence-based treatment, and family education to promote resilience and recovery for individuals diagnosed with the condition. Click here to order or download the report