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VOCAL's Mental Health Recovery
News for January 7, 2013
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Dear Reader,
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Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center Holds Introduction to Computers Group
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Friday, January 11th from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
9511 Hull Street Road, Suite A, Richmond (23236)
Call 804.308.1366 for further information
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Submission Deadline for the Feb-March "Network News" Next Monday
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The deadline for submissions for the next "Network News" is Monday, January 14th. Please send your submissions to yolande@vocalvirginia.org. I am looking forward to getting news from the regions! |
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"An Introduction to Meditation": Free Third Thursdays Workshop
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January 17th from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Orange Hill Wellness Center, 401 Orange Street, in Charlottesville
Invite a friend for an informal evening of discussion and interactive activities.
If you would like to register or would like more information, call 434-977-6918 or email Workshop@CareerWithHeart.com
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Central Peer Connect Meeting This Wednesday, January 9th
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Board Room of VOPA (Virginia Organization for Protection and Advocacy)
1910 Byrd Avenue (first floor), 23230
12:30 - 2 p.m.
Bonnie Neighbour, VOCAL's Advocacy Coordinator, will be the guest speaker.
Light refreshments will be served.
All Central Virginia peers are encouraged to attend!
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Peer Support Groups Meet Tuesday - Saturday at On Our Own of Roanoke Valley
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Various times, please call 540-362-0061 for more information.
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Nomination Deadline Extended for National Council Awards of Excellence
*************************************************************** The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare has extended the deadline to submit nominations for its Awards of Excellence to January 10, 2013. The awards include the Reintegration Awards, which "celebrate the achievements of those who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of individuals with serious mental illnesses, as well as those living with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder [who] battle the odds to improve their own lives and the lives of their peers"; the Welcome Back Awards, which were created "to fight the stigma associated with depression and to promote the understanding that depression is treatable"; and the Impact Awards, which were created by the National Council "to honor distinguished behavioral healthcare individuals and organizations. . . ." (The Reintegration Awards and the Welcome Back Awards are sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company.) More information is available at www.thenationalcouncil.org/awards or contact awards@thenationalcouncil.org or 202-684-7457, ext. 262. |
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Rally and Advocacy Day! Monday, January 21st
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10:30 a.m. at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square, located at the corner of 9th and Banks Street
Hear inspirational speakers, enjoy and sing to live music, meet other advocates from around the Commonwealth, and share your story with your legislator!
For more information, contact Bonnie Neighbour, VOCAL's Advocacy Coordinator toll free at 877.862.5638 or email: bonnie@vocalvirginia.org
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Ticket to Work Webinar: "Finding Your Way: Online Tools and Tips for Your
Journey to Self-Sufficiency"
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3:00 - 4:00 p.m. , January 9th
Some people with disabilities may be able to work and continue receiving disability benefits. 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.
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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Walk for Fitness at "84 Main", Warsaw
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10:30 a.m., Tuesday-Friday
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