Norfolk Mental Health Forum To Be Aired on PBS (from the Virginian - Pilot) - Posted 10.24

 

An  interactive "town hall" type event that will be centered on mental health issues and veterans.  It will be taped for a PBS program and also webcast.  

 

October 29th at 5:30 p.m.

Ted Constant Convocation Center, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk

 

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/10/norfolk-mental-health-forum-be-aired-pbs

 

Position at "Voices for Virginia's Children": Policy Analyst - Children's Mental Health and Health - Posted 10.24

 

Full-time position leads Voices' policy and advocacy work in the mental health domain (80% of time) and overall child health (20% of time) domains. Serves as coordinator of the Campaign for Children's Mental Health, working with campaign steering committee and partner organizations to conduct policy research and develop policy proposals to improve VA's child mental health system. Produces policy briefs and other documents summarizing policy research findings and recommendations. Fosters effective working relationships with officials in key departments of state government, with legislators and legislative staff, and with other state government policy makers. Conducts trainings and presentations on mental health advocacy. Serves as the "face" of the campaign at select events and trainings around the state. Also serves as Voices' lead staff on other child health-related issues. Participates in coalitions related to child health and makes recommendations for Voices' involvement in other health issues. Advocates on these issues as needed.

 

Qualifications/Requirements: Advanced degree in a human services field preferred, or equivalent amount of education and knowledge; knowledge and experience in the child mental health/health policy domain required; excellent writing and speaking skills and demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex policy information to a variety of audiences; experience in understanding and addressing racial/ethnic disparities. Experience with media/communications and grant writing preferred. Requires ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but also to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. Work in Richmond with some statewide travel required.

 

Salary and benefits: $45k-$50k, health and retirement benefits, flexible schedule, generous paid leave, paid parking

 

Electronic applications only. Email resume, contact info for 3 references and cover letter to margaret@vakids.org. Please put "policy analyst" in subject line.

This position closes Wednesday, November 6th at 5:00 p.m.

 

On Our Own of Charlottesville Offers Free 2- day Medical/Mental Health Advance Directive Fair and Open House  - Posted 10.24

 

November 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  and November 14th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

123 4th Street, NW

 

Tucker Griffin Barnes Law firm and The UVA Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy has teamed

up with On Our Own of Charlottesville  to offer free Medical/MH Advance Directives. Mary Ann Barnes from TGB will be giving a legal presentation and answering questions. We will have staff on hand to do AMD's on the spot.

 

We will also be opening On Our Own up for an open house. Please come check out all of the services that we provide. We offer free Anger Management groups, Wellness Recovery Action Plan groups (WRAP),

daily Peer Support groups, and many other activities. Feel free to drop in one or both days.

       

You may park at  the Jefferson School City Center at 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville (22903), and walking over.

 

"Peer Practice and Context: Developing Quality Standards" Webinar - Posted 10.24

 

Thursday, November 7th from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

To register, go to: 

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/368506673 

 

Mental Health of America Seeking Women Living with Schizophrenia or Schizo-Affective Disorder to Participate in A Free Social Exploration Project - Posted 10.24

 

Are you interested in: 

Meeting and making new friends?
Receiving money to fund social events or activities of your choice?
Feeling comfortable in cultivating relationships in your community?

   

This opportunity provides a free personal coach to assist in reaching your social goals. The personal coaches are certified peer support specialists, trained in professional life coaching.   

 

For further information about "It's My Life - Social Explorations", please call :  Kirsten or Shavonne at 703.838.7515 

 

 

Center for Recovery and Wellness's Annual Meeting of Members - Posted 10.14

 

Monday,  November 18th from 1:00-2:00 p.m.  (Center will open at 12:45 p.m. and meeting will start promptly at 1:00 p.m.) 

618 Court Street, Lynchburg (24504)

 

Please RSVP by October 26^th to Diana at 434.947.2662 or email her: centerforrecovery1@gmail.com.

 

Center for Recovery and Wellness Offers W.R.A.P Class - Posted 10.14

 

This class will help you develop or enhance your own W.R.A.P., whether you have had a 2 or 3 hour introduction to W.R.A.P. or not. You will learn empowerment and responsibility, the importance of recovery education, developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan, finding early warning signs and taking preventative action early, taking responsibility for wellness, stress reduction and relaxation methods, developing and keeping support systems, and how to use peer counseling. For further information and to register, call 434.947.2662 (you may leave a message on the answering machine) or email: centerforrecovery1@gmail.com   

 

Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center Starts New "Pathways to Recovery" Workshop in November - 10.7  

 

Starting the first Tuesday in November, Friends 4 Recovery will begin a 24-week strengths based curriculum titled "Pathways to Recovery".
2:00 p.m.
Call 804.308.1366 for more information.

Peer Support at Laurie Mitchell Empowerment and Career Center on Saturdays - Posted 10.7

12:00 p.m.
6295 Edsall Road, Suite
Call 703.461.3886

"Out of the Darkness" Community Walk Benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Posted 10.3

Saturday, October 26th in Richmond
Please contact Shirley Ramsey, Chairperson, for further information and to register: 804.868.0082 or shoreyram@gmail.com   

Take a Hike With Your Friends at "84 Main" - Posted 10.3 

Join your friends at "84 Main" in Warsaw on Friday, October 25th at 10:30 a.m. for a fitness hike at Westmoreland State Park - bring lunch, walking/trail shoes needed. Call Becky at  804.333.3581  for more info.

 

Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers - Posted 10.3

If you are willing to transport, please call 804.308.1366 and ask for Leah or Larry and we will place your name on our Volunteer Driver sheet.

Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) Now Accepting Applications for Trainings - Posted 7.22

 

Pathfinders, November 4-6th in Central Virginia

CELT, December 2-6th in Southeastern Virginia

 

For further information, call 804.257.5591

  

84 Main (Warsaw)
804.333.3581