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News for October 15, 2012
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News from the Southwest Virginia Regional Consumer
Empowerment and Recovery Council
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We, the SWVA RCERC, share common goals and interests, are committed to giving back, and speak with a united voice that is empowered, assertive and coordinated. We must tell our stories and work to identify and achieve goals that instill hope, protect the rights of others, and advocate for our fellow consumers.
We celebrate our recovery by sharing our stories not only within our groups but with schools, colleges, churches and organizations. We have much to offer to consumers and their families, or the general public by Mental Health interactive events and programs. Consumer training includes Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Leadership, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and Mental Health Awareness Day. Currently we are creating workshops that can be shared in Southwest Virginia .
We meet every third Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the 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 emailing jsalyer@mounet.com.
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Personalized Mental Healthcare: How Consumers Can Drive Better Outcomes
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Monday, October 22nd, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Behavioral health has been talking about "person-centered planning" for over a quarter of a century yet few practitioners and organizations have been able to fully operationalize this concept. But can our forays point the way toward a future driven by personalized medicine? Can care for persons with mental illness really be individualized, negotiable, flexible, and self-directed - right down to allowing consumers to plan their care within a budget? Hear about behavioral health organizations around the world that have successfully implemented individualized care and overcome myriad leadership, bureaucratic, administrative, financial, attitudinal, competency, and staffing challenges along the way. Discover how you can transform your organization to offer personalization that yields better outcomes for consumers.
Register FREE at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/320502578
This webinar is brought to you by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare and the International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership, as part of the Behavioral Health World Series Webinars. Free post-event recordings at http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/cs/recordings_presentations
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New W.R.A.P. Group Starts October 23rd
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1 :30 p.m. at the Gretna Public Library (across from the high school)
207 Coffey Street, Gretna
For further information, call: (505) 333-WRAP
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"84 Main" in Warsaw Offers Weekly Art Therapy Class
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Thursdays, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
For further information, call: 804.333.3581 |
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Eastern Henrico Peer to Peer Support Group
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Ongoing peer support group meets at Eastern Henrico Mental Health Center every other Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 24th and anyone who needs a place to connect, share and grow in recovery and wellness is welcome. Snacks are provided.
Contact Mary Cook at the following numbers: (804)222-2607 ext.3128 (office) (804)239-2710 (work cell) coo96@co.henrico.va.us (email) or Larry Almarode: (804)986-7129 (Cell) or (804)308-1366 (Work) lalmarode@live.com (email)
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Pathways to Recovery for Mental Health Consumers
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FREE 10 WEEK RECOVERY WORKSHOP WITH TEXT BOOK*
Sponsored by: The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Mood Disorders Support Group of Falls Church, VA, Inc. and the VA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Participants will:
- Explore motivation, self-responsibility and attitudes/behaviors that enhance one's life.
- Develop strategies for overcoming common barriers to recovery.
- Identify personal strengths and develop a personal recovery vision.
- Set achievable goals.
- Learn to find and utilize support resources.
Workshop Dates:10/27/2012 - 1/19/2013 (No session on 11/24/2012, 12/22/2012 or 12/29/2012) on Saturdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, 3302 Gallows Road, INOVA Fairfax Wellness Boulevard Entrance in Falls Church (22042)
For information, please contact:Muna Jazrawiat 703-532-8012 or email: munajaz@hotmail.com
Pre-registration is required.
*Free to VA residents. A $50.00 deposit is required and will be refunded at the end of the last
session for all participants attending at least 8 of 10 sessions. Financial aid form available.
Anne N. Cowley, LCSW, President, DBSA of Falls Church, VA
703-354-5104 Office 703-887-2475 Cell Email: ANC436@aol.com
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Rappahannock Area Community Services Board to Host Public
Hearing on Comprehensive Plan
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November 5th at 4:00 p.m.
The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) is requesting community feedback on the draft 2012 - 2018 Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing will be held Monday, November 5, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at the Ronald W. Branscome Building, 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg. Every two years, the RACSB reviews and updates its local six-year plan for mental health, intellectual disability, substance use disorder, early intervention, and prevention services. To view the draft Comprehensive Plan, please visit www.racsb.state.va.us.
Community Services Boards are recognized as the single points of entry into publicly funded mental health, intellectual disability, and substance abuse services, with responsibility and authority for assessing individual needs, accessing a comprehensive array of services and supports, and managing state-controlled funds for community-based services. There are 39 Community Services Boards and one Behavioral Health Authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The local comprehensive plan identifies services and supports required to meet the projected needs of persons with mental illnesses, intellectual disability, alcohol or other drug dependence or abuse problems and the prevention of future occurrences in the City of Fredericksburg, and the surrounding Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. The needs are reflective of input provided by individuals receiving services, family members, community members, other service providers, and state reports and studies.
For more information, contact Jane Yaun, Quality Assurance Coordinator, at jyaun@racsb.state.va.us or 540-373-3223, ext . 3121. |
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Zumba Class at Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center
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Come check it out and join in the fun on Friday, October 19th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.!
9511 Hull Street Road, Suite A, Richmond, 23236
804.308.1366 |
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