Region Ten Consumer Advisory Council's 8th Annual Recovery Conference - Posted 8.29
October 25th from 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University Emmet Street.
This year's theme is "A View Inside: Keep it strong. Keep it local". Our goal is to showcase people in recovery that are a part of our community. We are planning some exciting events in preparation for the conference.
There will be two ways that consumers will be able to show their amazing strengths at the conference:
1. There will be a portrait photography project of persons in recovery called "A View Inside" by local photographer Keith Alan Sprouse. (To see examples of his other work go to http://cvillepeople.tumblr.com/) Space is somewhat limited . Contact Beth Gager for info.
2. There will be a chance for consumers to share their stories at the conference in a presentation called "Breaking Through". For people who have something to share about their personal story of breaking through mental illness and/or addiction we will have a series of storytelling workshops leading up to the day of the conference. Please contact Beth Gager to register.
People can participate in one or both projects. Please get the word out to people who you think have something powerful to share. Please contact with me with any questions or to sign up for either project.
Please contact Beth Gager by October 18th by email or by phone to register for the conference or to participate in presentations. 434-970-1480 or beth.gager@regionten.org
Registration is free but required. No walk-ins admitted. Space is limited. Special accommodations must be made by October 4th.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Classes at University of Virginia - Posted 8.22
Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR is the core program of the UVA Mindfulness Center. MBSR classes include instruction in meditation, mindful movement, and other mindfulness practices. These practices remind us to return to the present moment and increase the opportunity to make conscious choices rather than react unconsciously.
Classes meet weekly for 2.5 hours over an 8-week period. The course also includes an all-day silent retreat, usually on the Saturday of the 6th week.
Fall 2013
Dates: September 16 - November 11
Day and Time: Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00pm
Instructor: Susan Stone
Location: A Place to Breathe, 4405 Ivy Commons, Charlottesville, VA
Cost: $425
Registration Form
Dates: September 18 - November 6
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:00noon
Instructors: Allie Rudolph and Sam Green
Location: A Place to Breathe, 4405 Ivy Commons, Charlottesville, VA
Cost: $425
Registration Form
Register Today for the Tackling Tobacco in Behavioral Health Settings Training in Washington D.C. - Posted 8.19
The National Council for Behavioral Health, in collaboration with the University of Colorado's Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, will host a free training, September 15 in Washington D.C., for behavioral health clinicians, peer support professionals, administrators, and others interested in reducing tobacco-related illness among individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
People with mental illnesses smoke more than 34% of all cigarettes and do so 2-4 times more often than the general population. As service delivery models shift and providers begin entering into risk-sharing models, the ability to track tobacco-use and cessation will be imperative.
The Tackling Tobacco in Behavioral Health Settings half-day training will be held on Sunday, September 15, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC. Reserve your space for this free training today.
2013 VACSB Public Policy Conference - Posted 8.15
Wednesday, October 2nd from 11:30 a.m. - Friday, October 4th at 11:00 a.m.
Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Avenue, NW, Roanoke (24016)
For further information and to register, go to:
