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VOCAL's Mental Health Recovery
News for November 26, 2012
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Dear Reader,
You are receiving the VOCAL Network Digest because you are on our email list. The Network Digest is a twice-weekly update of mental health announcements throughout Virginia and the nation. If you prefer not to receive these updates, please click the "unsubscribe" button at the bottom of this email. Thank you!
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From Will Gallik, VOCAL's Interim Executive Director
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Happy Fall, VOCAL Members!
Fall is a transitional time in Mother Nature's cycle of life...and this bodes similarly for VOCAL. Unlike Mother Nature, however, VOCAL has been in transition for the better part of the year. This transition has brought about questions from the membership about various topics, such as when trainings will occur and when VOCAL will be up to full staffing. During the past few months, we have worked to keep the membership abreast of goings on through updates in the email digest and the newsletter. One of the fundamental principles guiding me through this time of recovery is personal responsibility. This manifests in many ways: taking responsibility for my actions, creating a personal recovery plan, and being held accountable for my behaviors.
This is also true of organizations. VOCAL is working to be a positive role model by becoming more transparent in all that it does. A significant change has been VOCAL's eagerness to develop an organizational WRAP. This, along with updates in the digest and newsletter, indicates a willingness of VOCAL to move forward in a positive direction with behaviors conducive to modeling recovery.
In addition, to add robustness, we are starting a new feature to enhance communication: the "Ask Will" Column. In this column, members can ask questions of VOCAL's Executive Office. The intent is to answer each and every inquiry posed in a timely fashion. Inquiries can be sent to askwill@vocalvirginia.org. Please include your name and contact information for verification: anonymous submissions will not be accepted. Responses will be published in the VOCAL Network News newsletter which is currently published six times per year. An archive of responses will be made available through VOCAL's website: www.vocalvirginia.org
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Join the Folks at On Our Own of Roanoke Valley for a 50's Party!
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Wednesday, November 28th at 12:30 p.m.
429 Elm Avenue, SW
Roanoke
Call 540.362.0061 for more information
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Peer Support Group Meeting at 84 Main, Warsaw
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11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 28th
"Holiday Blues - How Does the Holiday Season Make You Feel?"
For more information, call: 804.333.3581
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance National Capital
Area Chapter Speaker Program
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Book Discussion and Reading
"More Than Bipolar: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope "by Lizabeth D. Schuch
Thursday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m.
George Washington University Hospital Auditorium (lower level of hospital)
900 Twenty-Third Street, N.W.
Next to the Foggy Bottom Metro Station
Parking Garage: I St., between 21st and 22nd Sts.
Books will be available for sale ($17.95) and signing by the author.
www.dbsanca.org
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SAMHSA ADS Center Archived Training Teleconferences
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Check it out here:
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Northwest Peer Connect Announces Holiday/Christmas Party
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Wednesday, December 12th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Region Ten's Old Lynchburg Road offices.
502 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville (22903)
Room 502 A
Join your peers for some holiday fun!
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HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
November and December Webinars
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The HHS Partnership Center continues to host a series of webinars for faith and community leaders. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer session where you can ask HHS staff any questions you may have. We also encourage you to submit questions you would like to have answered on the webinars to ACA101@hhs.gov.
To participate in one of the webinars, please select your preferred topic from the list below and submit the necessary information. After registering you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing information about joining the webinar. Please contact us at ACA101@hhs.gov if you have registration problems.
All of the webinars are closed to the press.
The Health Care Law 101 (in Spanish)
November 27th at 2:00 p.m.
A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act and how to access care in your community.
Introduction to the HHS Office for Civil Rights
November 28th at 11:00 a.m.
An introduction to the HHS Office of Civil Rights. The Office of Civil Rights will share information about what their office does, how they can help faith and community leaders and will answer questions.
Tour of www.HealthCare.gov
November 29th at 12:30 p.m.
A tour of the www.HealthCare.gov website, including how to access private and public insurance in your community; when parts of the law are going into effect; and how to access care if you don't have insurance.
Introduction to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (in English and Spanish)
December 10th at 3:30 p.m.
An introduction to the HHS Office of Civil Rights in English and Spanish. The Office of Civil Rights will share information about what their office does, how they can help faith and community leaders and will answer questions.
The Health Care Law 101
December 12th at 3:00 p.m.
A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and how to access care in your community.
The Health Care Law 101 (in Spanish)
December 18th at 2:00 p.m.
A presentation on the main provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, and how to access care in your community.
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"Ticket to Work: Exploring Community Service as a Pathway to Employment"
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Some people with disabilities may be able to work and continue receiving disability benefits. On December 5, tune in to a free webinar from the Social Security Administration to learn about the Social Security administration's Ticket to Work program and other work incentives. In this session, you will also learn about a variety of community service opportunities and benefits:
- The Corporation for National and Community Service
- Serve America Act
- Service leading to work
- How to connect with service opportunities
December 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m,
Register here: http://fifthfreedom.org/u/he
Never taken part in a Ticket to Work webinar before? Check out the archive of all their past webinars here: http://fifthfreedom.org/u/hf
For questions or more information, email support@chooseworkttw.net or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD).
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Two Job Opportunities: Virginia Supportive Housing
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Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) is seeking 2 experienced case managers to join its Richmond service programs serving formerly homeless single adults. Supportive services include case management, skills training, counseling, and crisis intervention. The VSH HomeLink Case Manager serves individuals in scattered site apartments in the Richmond community and the Case Manager - PSH Sites provides services on-site in apartment buildings owned and operated by VSH.
Both positions require:
* Bachelor's degree and at least one year of direct service experience with individuals with low-incomes, mental health and/or substance abuse disorders and/or histories of homelessness required. Master's degree in human services preferred.
* Certifications in CPR and First Aid or a dedication and commitment to obtaining them within 3 months of hire.
* Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office Suite programs.
* Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.
Position: Full Time
Salary: $35,000 - $45,000/Annually
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Open Until Position Filled
How to Apply:
Interested applicants, please email resume and cover letter with: "Case Manager (PSH Sites)" or "Case Manager (HomeLink)" in subject line to: jobs@virginiasupportivehousing.org
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Register for the "WRAP and Loneliness" Webinar- December 5th
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Sherri Rushman, Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator, will guide attendees through the process of identifying support related Wellness Tools and then using those tools to build a powerful WRAP during the WRAP and Loneliness webinar on December 5th.
"Everyone needs friends we can talk to, pals to share activities with, and people we can depend on. This training is based on Mary Ellen Copeland's "The Loneliness Workbook" and we will explore: definitions of loneliness, images of loneliness, what loneliness means to you, why people may avoid you, how to use wellness tools to relieve loneliness, how to enjoy time alone, looking at your strengths, and how to have mutual relationships."
Sherri Rushman is Consumer Education Specialist at Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority in Michigan. Sherri brought WRAP to her organization after seeing Mary Ellen Copeland speak at a conference and just knowing it would help so many. She became a WRAP Facilitator in 2004 and trained as an Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator in 2007.
Register now for the Dec 5 Webinar.
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2013 AAPD Summer Internships in Washington, D.C.
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The American Association of People with Disabilities wants students for its Washington, D.C. summer internship program. The program is open to college students, law students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities. This internship is a unique opportunity to work in public service for ten weeks on Capitol Hill, at federal agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. Interns receive a stipend, travel to and from DC, and fully-accessible housing.
Past placements include:
* Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)
* Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA)
* Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA)
* U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
* U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
* The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
* Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
* National Disability Rights Network
* U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Apply by January 11, 2013. To apply, visit http://fifthfreedom.org/u/kb .
For more information, contact the AAPD National Programs office.
Phone: 1-800-840-8844. Email: internship@aapd.com .
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State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Meeting on December 4th
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The next meeting of the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4th at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Jefferson Building, 13th Floor Large Conference Room, 1220 Bank Street, Richmond (23219).
· The 29-page packet is posted online at this link http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/adm-StateBoardDefault.htm#meet and is attached as a PDF file.
· Directions to the Central Office are on the inside back page of the packet. There are planned events for Monday evening at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, but meetings start at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
· At every regular Board meeting, there is a period for Public Comment.
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Paper Federal Benefit Checks To Stop In 2013
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By March 1, 2013, all federal benefit payments will be electronic only. If you receive Social Security, SSI, Veterans or other federal government benefits by check in the mail, you will have the option of having the money deposited directly in your savings or checking account, or onto a Direct Express debit Mastercard.
If you would like the debit card, do nothing. After March 1, you will automatically receive your payments on the card. If you prefer direct deposit, sign up at your local bank or credit union, or by calling (800) 333-1795. You can also sign up online at https://www.godirect.gov/gpw/index.gd
Learn more about this change in your benefits at http://www.godirect.org/ .
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Peer Support Group at Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center
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1 p.m. on November 26, 28, 30
9511 Hull Street Road, Suite A, Richmond (23236)
804.308.1366
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DISCLAIMER: This page is offered strictly for informational and support purposes. We assume no liability whatsoever for any consequences arising out your use of information or connections provided through any of the above organizations. VOCAL does not necessarily agree with information provided by these organizations, their websites, members or other affiliations.
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