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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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Veterans Need Better Access to Care - Posted 11.21
Sticking with the theme of veterans and the way our nation meets their needs, this article examines challenges veterans face in employment, as well as issues with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder.
http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/11/news/economy/veterans-mental-health/
Free Webinar: Service Animals under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act - Posted 11.21
Did you know that not every law uses the same definition of "service animal"? On December 10, tune in to a webinar on housing and service animals, and learn how the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) differ in their definitions of service animals and the protections these laws offer for people with disabilities who use service animals.
The webinar will also cover when service animal handlers need documentation and what kind, the difference between "service animal" and "emotional support animal", and the rights and responsibilities of service animal handlers, housing managers, and business owners.
The fee for this webinar is $45 per site.
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register here: https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1347845
Got NEWS??? - Posted 11.21
The VOCAL Network office sure would like to have your regional and group news for our upcoming December/January newsletter. Email Yolande: yolande@vocalvirginia.org with it! |
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From Mark Cowgill, Chair of VOCAL's Governance Committee - Posted 11.14
Would you like to help make VOCAL the best it can be? The VOCAL Governance Committee will soon be meeting to discuss future directions and area of focus. This special ad hoc committee works to ensure the efficient and effective work of the Board, including reviewing VOCAL bylaws and other policy documents, evaluating Board and committee structure and governing process, and recommending appropriate changes.
I invite and encourage the suggestions and the participation of VOCAL members on the committee, which will be meeting by teleconference on a regular basis. If you think you might like to serve on this committee, please email marc.cowgill@vocalvirginia.org
with your interests as a VOCAL member, any background information related to work with non-profit boards, and your availability for conference calls. Thank you!
VOCAL Announces Staff Changes - Posted 11.4
VOCAL recently had open positions for the Network Program Director and the Operations Manager. VOCAL is pleased to announce that Jane Ellis, former Advocacy Coordinator, has accepted the Network Program Director position and Deidre Johnson, former contracted Executive Assistant, has accepted the Operations Manager position. Please feel free to visit VOCAL's website at www.vocalvirginia.org to read their bios.
In other staffing news, we are saddened to announce the resignation of Debbie Smith, REACH Program Director, in September and the resignation of CO-OP Program Director, Cynthia Evans, in October.
Join us in wishing Debbie and Cynthia all the best in their future endeavors!
Ask VOCAL!
Do you have a question that you wish to direct to the Executive Director about VOCAL? Now is your chance to do so; please direct your questions to askVOCAL@vocalvirginia.org. Your submissions will be answered and published in the Network News following your submission.
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News Around the Commonwealth | |
On Our Own of Roanoke Valley Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner - Posted 11.18
Thursday, November 28th, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
$1 per person
Reservations must be made by this Friday, November 22nd
Call 540. 362.0061 for more information and to make your reservation.
84 Main's Great American Smoke Out - Posted 11.18
TODAY, Thursday, November 21st from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Enjoy healthy snacks, hear speakers, get information on smoking cessation.
For further information, call 804. 333.3581.
Join Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center for "Creative Recovery" - Posted 11.18
Friday, November 22nd from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Call 804.308.1366 for details.
Recovery Resources and Support Offers WRAP for the Holidays (Seminar I) - Posted 11.14
If the holidays are difficult times for you, you may be interested in creating a unique WRAP - one specifically to help during the upcoming season.
November 26th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This workshop is free to attend, although RRS will accept donations to go toward supplies for Wellness Toolboxes and a pizza party. Additional assistance with plans will be provided after 3:00 p.m.
For further information, call 877.925.4RRS
National Alliance on Mental Illness Central Virginia Meets November 21st - Posted 11.11
TODAY at 7:00 p.m. Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond
Free, open to the public
Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) Offers CELT in December - Posted 11.11
December 2nd -5th in Virginia Beach
For further information and to apply, visit www.mhav.org
or call 804.257.5591
Magellan of Virginia Will Hold Member Orientation Sessions - Posted 11.4
Effective December 1st Magellan Behavioral Health of Virginia will work with the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to manage many of Virginia's mental health services (ie. Medicaid, FAMIS).
Magellan of Virginia will be holding member orientation sessions throughout the Commonwealth to introduce Magellan and to inform members (service recipients) of upcoming changes. These orientation sessions are geared towards members, but anyone may attend.
Free Third Thursdays Gathering, "Invoking Your Allies: Building Support for Creating the Life You Want" - Posted 11.4
Thursday, November 21st from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Orange Hill Wellness Center
401 Orange Street, Charlottesville For further information, 434.977.6918 |
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Conferences, Trainings, and Webinars
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The Partnership Center Offers Webinar - Posted 11.11
A presentation on the main provisions of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. Information on the Health Insurance Marketplace, how to enroll in health insurance and key websites with resources on the law will be shared. We will end with a question and answer session. Please send any questions to ACA101@hhs.gov prior to the dates of the webinars.
"Emotional CPR (eCPR)" Certification Training Registration Now Open to the Public - Posted 10.14
The two-day training will be on
Through a combination of presentations, interactive discussions, and dynamic role-plays, trainees will learn about and practice the key concepts involved in effectively supporting a person through an emotional crisis and into healing. eCPR training is appropriate for the general public, peer and other service providers, family members, administrators, and others. No previous training is necessary.
"Early bird" registration discounts apply. Tel: 877.246.9058
Click here for more information and to register
Link to Virginia Mental Health Conferences and Trainings Calendar for Opportunities to Attend Conferences and Trainings - Posted 4.11
Go to: http://tinyurl.com/VirginiaCalendar
Do you know of other things that could be posted on this calendar?? Email Yolande Long: yolande@vocalvirginia.org
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Links to MH Peer-Run Programs in Virginia
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Consumer Wellness Center (Annandale)
Recovery In Motion ( Fredericksburg)
kakallay@gmail.com
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
Other Program Information:
Virginia Peer Support Coalition (Virginia)
Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV)
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Other News |
TU Collaborative Seeks Peer "Voice Clips" for Its Course on Community Inclusion - Posted 11.14
The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion is seeking volunteers to record 60- to 90-second voice clips about their experiences in becoming a part of their communities, including challenges, supports, and satisfactions. The clips will be used in the seventh course - "The Principles and Practices of Community Inclusion" - of the Collaborative's College of Recovery and Community Inclusion, an online educational program for mental health practitioners. For more information contact Richard Baron (
rcbaron@gmail.com
, 215-204-9664). The TU Collaborative recently received approximately $4.5 million from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The new award - which provides for five more years of operation - builds on 10 years of NIDRR support for the Collaborative, and seeks to expand its national impact. The Collaborative partners with the National Mental Health Consumers' Self Help Clearinghouse and Mental Health America. For more information, see the source below.
Policies Hamper Students' Return from Mental Health Leave - Posted 11.14
Are colleges and universities doing all they can to accommodate students with mental health needs? This article from USA Today examines the roadblocks that face students attempting to return to school after a leave related to mental health treatment.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2013/11/04/univ-medical-leaves-unhelpful/3359813/
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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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