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Do You Need Health Insurance? - Posted 6.27
Need health insurance or know someone who does? Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more Americans now qualify to get coverage that fits their needs and budgets. Visit the Health Insurance Marketplace at www.HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to get more information. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call 1-855-889-4325.
Potluck Cookout at On Our Own of Roanoke Valley - Posted 6.27
Thursday, July 4th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
429 Elm Avenue, SW, Roanoke
540.362.0061
Webinar TODAY: "Learn How Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Organizations Are Working Together To Achieve Common Goals" - Posted 6.27
Thursday, June 27th from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Health reform will require an increase in collaboration among all aspects of health care and community support, including strong alliances between mental health and addiction recovery organizations. Fortunately, there is recognition now that peer-run mental health organizations and addiction recovery communities have much in common and will benefit from forging alliances to achieve their common goals.
Thursday's webinar will:
- Explore how peer organizations (POs) and recovery community organizations (RCOs) can partner to achieve common goals.
- Identify the incentives and barriers to PO/RCO partnerships.
- Learn about the Appreciative Inquiry Approach to developing partnerships between POs and RCOs to work together.
Register for This Thursday's Webinar
The WRAP APP Now Available - Posted 6.27
Mary Ellen Copeland and Peach Press are pleased to announce that the WRAP APP for iPhoneŽ and iPadŽ is now available from the App Storesm.
The WRAP APP, with all the parts of WRAP, also includes sections on Values and Ethics and Key Recovery Concepts. It will make it convenient to always have your WRAP Plan with you, on your iPhone or iPad. You can add to your plan whenever you want. Email a page, or the whole plan, to yourself or your supporters.
Like the WRAP you already know, the WRAP App is clear, straightforward, and easy to use to help you stay well and do want you want to do in your life.
The WRAP App is available for download from the App Store.
The Android version will be available later this summer.
Order here
New Series Begins July 8th at Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center - Posted 6.27
Mondays from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
"WHAM" (Whole Health Action Management) focuses on setting whole health goals.
NEW LOCATION! 7420 Whitepine Road, North Chesterfield (23237 )
For information, call : 804.308.1366 Spanish Line 804.307.7653
DBHDS Needs Your Feedback! - Posted 6.27
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is looking for feedback on its website. Please contact bonnie@vocalvirginia.org by Monday, July 1st with your answers to the following questions:
1. How do you use the http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/ website?
2. What ideas do you have for improvements and/or future redesign?
American Association of People with Disabilities is Looking for Your Story - Posted 6.27
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Are you considering taking a higher paying job or a promotion but would end up losing your health care and other public benefits if you earned more? Are you not on any government assistance but your salary does not help you fully cover your personal care needs? Are you graduating and/or have a job offer but worried that you won't be able to access the services and supports to be able to go to work?
If this sounds like you, then tell AAPD your story
Help us create a powerful narrative that will help elected and appointed officials better understand the choices you face as a person with a disability. Your story is the most powerful tool we have for creating change. Whether we are making our case with a Congressional staffer, a member of the press, or our neighbors, we are most successful when we can describe the real human impact of an issue-and give the issue a name and a face.
In particular, we are looking to tell the following stories. Can you relate to any of these situations?
- Someone who fears that if they earn or save too much that they will be denied or lose access to the services and supports they need;
- Someone who is forced to give up trying to find work and be economically independent due to fear of losing the services and supports that only come through Medicaid;
- Someone who is working but pays for personal assistance and/or other health related services out of pocket because health care insurance does not cover the cost of these services;
- A college graduate or someone with a job offer who could earn a decent living and leave government assistance but fears losing the services and supports that makes living and working in the community possible;
- A college graduate or someone with a job offer who wants to avoid applying for Medicaid just to get the services and supports that are not available through health care insurance.
If so, share your story and help AAPD educate your fellow Americans about the powerful, ambitious, excellent person you are, and help us break down stereotypes and show lawmakers that there is a better way.
Submit your story today by filling out a quick survey
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SAMHSA Free Webinar:" Building Community Resiliency and Healing: Preparing for, Responding to, and Recovering From Community Trauma and Disasters" on July 23rd - Posted 6.27
You'll learn about Emotional CPR (eCPR) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination, both developed as a result of lessons learned during the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita disasters. You'll hear about the valuable role peers have played in helping other peers and the entire community, including a Superstorm Sandy survivor's moving account of her work last fall assisting other displaced community members in the aftermath of the storm. And you'll learn how one urban community is successfully addressing and reducing widespread violence through collaborative community-building efforts, including their recent adoption of eCPR to strengthen their ability to respond to traumatic events.
Our presenters are: Dr. Dan Fisher (NEC), Marcie Roth (FEMA), Willie Barney (The Empowerment Network), and Margaret Upchurch (MHA of NJ).
We invite you to join us as these inspiring and committed leaders share their promising practices and stories of engagement, empowerment, and healing. Learn how you can help your community work together, should disaster strike.
To read more and register for the July 23 teleconference, visit http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/teleconferences/archive/training/teleconference07232013.aspx
Should you have any questions, please contact Ruth Montag, SAMHSA ADS Center Manager, at 240.744.7062.
Qualified Bilingual Staff Interpreter Training Program for Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Staff in Harrisonburg - Posted 6.27
Tuesday September 10th to Thursday September 12th
In partnership with Harrisonburg/Rockingham Community Services Board
The Qualified Bilingual Staff (QBS) training program was developed by Kaiser Permanente for the purpose of increasing our capability for providing linguistically appropriate services to DBHDS limited English proficient (LEP) patients. The program targets bilingual, dual role staff and trains them in proper interpreting skills during a mental health or behavioral health encounter.
THIS DBHDS TRAINING WILL BE OPEN TO INDIVIDUAL STAFF WHO WORK WITH REFUGEES IN RESETTLEMENT OR IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WHO NEED TO LEARN EFFECTIVE INTERPRETER STRATEGIES AND BUILD THEIR TERMINOLOGY AROUND MENTAL HEALTH.
This three day training is for BILINGUAL STAFF working as informal (ad-hoc) interpreters in your organization, this is NOT a training for professional interpreters.
Materials and lunch daily are included; Maximum 20 participants - register early
For further information and to register, email: cecily.rodriguez@dbhds.virginia.gov
Workshop Offered: Mental Health Recovery IncludingWellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) in Henrico - Posted 6.24
A continuing, self-paced workshop for people who experience mental health challenges
Meets every second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Next workshop is July 13th at The Lakeside Center Building, 5623 Lakeside Avenue (23228)
Topics include: hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy, developing support systems, daily maintenance planning, early warning signs, empowerment, develop a WRAP, mental health and wellness, peer counseling and support, developing a wellness toolbox, triggers, crisis and post-crisis planning
Facilitated by: Kevin M. Kelly at 804.727.8597, William Hart at 804.727.8555, and David Rockwell at 804.727.8540
Email: wrapnrecovery@gmail.com
Multiple Positions Available: Disability Rights Advocate, disAbility Law Center of Virginia, Henrico County - Posted 6.24
(telecommuting option available)
The disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) is seeking multiple experienced candidates for the positions of Disability Rights Advocate. The disAbility Law Center is a new nonprofit organization that advocates for the legal rights of people with disabilities. The dLCV will succeed the Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy as Virginia's designated protection and advocacy system in the fall of 2013. These positions will be with the new organization beginning on or after August 1, 2013.
The position provides effective, efficient, and timely assistance to people with disabilities in an effort to combat abuse, neglect, and discrimination based on disability. Working in a fast-paced environment, the position is responsible for responding to complex legal inquiries and may have contact with individuals having challenging behaviors. The preferred candidate will have some experience with employment of individuals with disabilities, special education, or Medicaid or will have some experience in conducting investigations.
The qualified candidate must have a working knowledge of disability rights and resources; solid knowledge of the human service delivery system in Virginia; knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding benefits and services for people with disabilities; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated sensitivity for people with disabilities and respect for cultural differences; experience in promoting and advocating for independence, informed choice, and self-determination for people with disabilities; commitment to community integration; and demonstrated commitment to social justice.
Duties include using Microsoft Office applications and other office equipment; managing time and duties professionally and responsibly; and being a team-player. The preferred candidate will have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a social science, disability-related, or legal field. Fluency in Spanish or sign language is a bonus. Occasional overnight travel throughout the state will be required. A telecommuting option from any location in Virginia may be considered for this position based upon an applicant's demonstrated ability to work successfully with limited supervision.
Salary will be based on education and experience. Benefits include health insurance, short and long term disability insurance, group life insurance, a retirement plan, compensated holidays and other paid time off.
To learn more visit: www.disAbilitylawva.org or mail a resume and a detailed cover letter describing applicable qualifications skills to:
VOPA Human Resources
1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 5
Richmond, Virginia 23230
PROVIDE COVER LETTER DESCRIBING QUALIFICATIONS.
Positions will be open until filled, however review of applications will begin July 15, 2013.
Persons with disabilities and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
AAEEO/TTY/Reasonable accommodations upon request.
SAMHSA/CMHS Community Support Program Branch Chief Job Announcement - Posted 6.24
NIMH Twitter Chat on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder - Posted 6.24
In recognition of National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, NIMH is hosting a Twitter chat on June 27th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. NIMH expert Dr. Farris Tuma will be on hand answering questions about PTSD. Please use the hash tag #NIMHchats in all of your tweets. You can find them on Twitter @NIMHgov.
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