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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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Peer Support Group at "84 Main", "Staying in the Now"
Wednesday, February 6
11:oo a.m. - Noon
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.
DBSA of Falls Church and NAMI NOVA New Mental Health Support Group
Saturdays, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant Street, Arlington Please call Jaimie White at 703.521.8555 or email: jwhite8@cox.net before coming to this group
Friends4Recovery Whole Health Center Offers "Creative Recovery: Music"
Friday, February 8, 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. FREE Third Thursdays Workshop: "An Introduction to Meditation" Thursday, February 21, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Orange Hill Wellness Center, 401 Orange Street, Charlottesville The topic will be "An Introduction to Meditation" Invite a friend for an informal evening of discussion and interactive activities.
To register, or for more information: 434-977-6918 or Workshop@CareerWithHeart.com
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Conferences/Trainings/Webinars
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Four More Mental Health Conferences to Be Held This Spring
Four mental health-related conferences will take place between March and June.
The 2013 "Tools for Change Conference", presented by the Center for Dignity, Recovery and Stigma Elimination, is "the inaugural multidisciplinary training conference on effective tools, methods, and practices for the reduction of discrimination and stigma associated with mental health and mental illness." The conference promises to bring together "community-based programs, consumers, county and state agencies, and experts throughout California and the nation to provide community change agents with the knowledge, skills and tools of the CalMHSA Stigma Discrimination Reduction initiative in order to maximize their impact and effectiveness." The conference will take place March 21-11, 2013, at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel.
Mental Health America's 2013 conference will take place June 5-8, 2013, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.
The 2013 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance conference will take place June 14-18, 2013, (including pre- and post-conference meetings and institutes) at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Miami, Fla. Details about each of the conferences are available at the sources below.
http://www.mentalhealthsf.org/stigma-conference/
http://www.nmha.org/go/conference/
https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=USPRA&WebCode=conf_c4p
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=conference2013_home
Registration Deadline May 11th for Mental Health Recovery Retreat at Big Meadows Lodge
Friday, May 17 at 12:00 p.m. until Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Big Meadows Lodge, Luray
Open to Virginia residents only. $100 deposit required to be refunded at end of retreat.
A financial aid form is available.
For a registration form and further information, contact: Ruth Molyne, 703.400.6428 or email:
justthebasics@cox.net
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
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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.
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.org, under the "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)
804.333.3581
Recovery Resources and Support
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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Other News
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Paper Federal Benefit Checks to Stop March 1
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/ .
VCU Medical Center's Community Health Education Center
" A consumer health library for everyone."
Visit 1200 E. Marshall Street, Gateway Building, Ground Floor
804.828.2432
http://go.vcu.edu/CHEC
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Articles of Interest
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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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