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A twice-weekly electronic news-digest delivered to your inbox dedicated to keeping you informed of mental health recovery news and opportunities across the Commonwealth and the nation.
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News Around the Commonwealth
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New Consumer Run Support Group for Forensic Issues
A Virginia consumer who experienced the gradual release process has opened this support group for other consumer's in Virginia who have forensic issues. We still need support while in the community, or we can find support in groups or on-line. 100% peer-established and peer-operated
Bring up any questions you like. Somewhere between our members we will have an answer or a suggestion!
Contact: Violet Taylor, Region II Peer Bridger, if you have any questions.
New NGRI On-Line Support Group at Yahoo:
Group name: NGRISupport
W.R.A.P. Offered at On Our Own of Roanoke Valley
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
429 Elm Avenue, SW, Roanoke
540.362.0061
CPC will meet on Tuesday, February 12, from 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
Friends4Recovery Whole Health Center Offers "Creative Recovery: Writing"
This Friday, February 1, 4:00 p.m.
9511 Hull Street Road, Suite A, Richmond (23236)
VOCAL to Participate in the 6th Annual VCU Community Health Fair Saturday, February 23rd Armstrong High School, 2300 Cool Lane,Richmond (23233) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free health screenings, wellness education, and follow-up resources to the Richmond Community. |
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Conferences/Trainings/Webinars
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Ticket to Work: "You Asked, We Answer"
Some people with disabilities may be able to work and continue receiving disability benefits. On February 6, tune in to a free webinar from the Social Security Administration to learn about the Social Security administration's Ticket to Work program and support services for people who are ready to work. This session will also include answers to frequently asked questions about Work Incentives, Ticket program resources, how employment through the program works with disability benefits and health care coverage, and more.
February 6, 3:00 to 4:00 pm
For questions or more information, email support@chooseworkttw.net
or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD).
"Pathways to Recovery for Mental Health and Living Life" Trainings in NOVA
Location 1
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Falls Church
Saturdays from February 23 to April 27
12:30-2:30 p.m.
703.532.8012
Location 2
South County Recovery and Drop-In Center
Alexandria
Mondays from February 25 to April 29
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
703.768.9021
For Virginia residents only. Preregistration and commitment required.
Mental Health of Virginia Upcoming WellQuest and CELT Trainings
WellQuest in Richmond
February 18 and 19
CELT (Consumer Empowerment Leadership Training) in Roanoke
March 25-29
For further information, call 804.257.5591 or toll free at 866.400.6428
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VOCAL News | 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
VOCAL's Annual Statewide Mental Health Consumer Conference, "Carrying the Torch"
May 20-22 at James Madison University, Harrisonburg More information and a registration form will follow.
Advocacy Committee Telephone Meeting TODAY at 2:00 p.m.
VOCAL Launches "Ask Will" Column
Do you have questions about VOCAL? Is there something you want to know but just don't know how or who to ask? Now there is an easy way to make it happen: it's called "Ask Will"!
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 at www.vocalvirginia.orgthe "Ask Will" column. In this column, members can ask questions of VOCAL's Executive Office. The intent of this column is to disseminate information to you - our membership - in a timely fashion. Inquiries can be sent to: askwill@vocalvirginia.org. |
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Links to MH Peer-Run Programs in Virginia
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Blacksburg Computer Empowerment Services
http://computerempowerment.net/about.htm
Friends4Recovery Whole Health Center (Richmond)
http://www.friends4recovery.org/#!calendar
Center for Recovery and Wellness (Lynchburg)
http://centerforrecoveryandwellness.org/calendar/
Trillium Drop-In Center (Woodbridge)
http://pwdropincenter.org/calendar.php
On Our Own of Roanoke Valley
http://rvonourown.com/Events.aspx
WeCare, Inc (Martinsville)
http://wecaremhc.org/?page_id=42
On Our Own of Charlottesville
http://wwhttp://www.saara.org/events-calendar.phpw.onourowncville.org/structure.html
84 Main (Warsaw)
Other Program Information:
Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV)
http://www.mhav.org/Current_Program_Schedule.html
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Falls Church
ANC436@aol.com
NAMI Virginia (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
SAARA of Virginia (Richmond)
http://www.saara.org/events-calendar.php
Spiritworks Foundation Center for Recovery of the Soul (Williamsburg)
http://www.spiritworksfoundation.org/events-calendar/
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Job Opportunities
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VOCAL Advocacy Coordinator
Go to:
http://www.vocalvirginia.org/#/jobs/4536602138
Communications Assistant, Temporary
VAULT (Virginia Advocates United Leading Together), a cross-disability, nonprofit organization of self-advocates, seeks a 20 hour per week assistant with interest in promoting full lives for people with disabilities. Work includes assistance with newsletter, web research, social networking, web page upkeep, and general office work. Personal experience with disability is desirable. Position is located in Richmond, begins immediately and continues until March 29. Hiring for a permanent position may take place after March. Pay is $18 per hour. Please send resume and cover letter by February 5th to ann.b.benner@gmail.com
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Articles of Interest
| Rosalynn Carter Article: "Stigma Has a Long Way to Go"
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I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Yolande Long
Communications and Events Coordinator
804.343.1777
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