VOCAL'S MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY NEWS FOR 1.2.14
 
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New In the Digest Today

VOCAL Launches "Whole Health Network" (VWHN) - Posted 1.2

 

In the first published e-digest each month, VOCAL will offer information about whole health topics. Each month the focus will change as we rotate through topics such as smoking cessation, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, etc. encouraging your capacity to take control over your own total health and wellness.  

Please also visit our FB page for our "Wellness Wednesday" tips! https://www.facebook.com/VOCAL.Inc

 

VWHN Topic #1

Smoking Cessation Help:  

"I really want to try to stop smoking but how do I do it?"

 

Here are some tips: 

http://smokefree.gov/ 

 

Scattergood Foundation Seeks Nominations for Second Annual Innovation Awards - Posted 1.2

 The Scattergood Innovation Award "is designed to help identify, promote and reward innovative programs that demonstrably improve diagnosis, treatment, de-stigmatization, or support networks" for adults with mental health conditions. The successful applicant will receive a $25,000 award, and all of the finalists will receive exposure "as leaders, innovators and champions of behavioral health," according to the Foundation. "Individuals, teams or organizations can self-nominate or nominate someone else." For details or to apply, see the source below. Nominations will be accepted through January 10th at 11:59 p.m. 

 

http://www.scattergoodfoundation.org/annual-innovation-award 

 

Peer Run Warm Line Available Through Mental Health America of Virginia - Posted 1.2 

 

Listening, and referral to resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia

http://mhav.org/warm-line/ 

 

Gen Ys Are More Accepting of Individuals with Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace Than Are Baby Boomers - Posted 1.2

New research on employers' attitudes has found that Gen Ys are more inclined to hire and support an employee who has a mental health condition than are their Baby Boomer counterparts. The detailed report, which surveyed 276 small and medium enterprises across Australia on their willingness to employ job seekers with a mental health condition, found that 42 percent of Gen Ys would be likely to hire someone with a mental health condition, compared to 16 percent of Baby Boomers surveyed. "This stark contrast in attitudes from generation to generation is a significant finding, offering new hope to people with a mental illness as more Gen Ys gain roles with hiring authority," said a spokesman for WISE Employment, which provides employment services under Australia's Disability Employment Services and Job Services Australia (JSA) programs.  


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News Around the Commonwealth

New WRAP Class in Fredericksburg - Posted 12.30

 

Thursdays, from January 9th - March 6th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Rappahannock Goodwill Community Center, 2nd Floor Board Room

4701 Market Street, 22408

(Near multiple bus stops, Lee's Hill Shopping, Hwy 1 and Massaponax exit)

Accommodations are available for those with disabilities.

 

Reserve your space soon!

Leave your name, phone, and email info with Christy at 540.845.6171 or cescher@mac.com

 

 

Friends 4 Recovery Featured on "Virginia Currents" - Posted 12.30

 

Thursday, January 9th at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 11th at 5:30 p.m. on WCVE Channel 23 (Central Virginia)

 

Central Peer Connect Meets January 14th - Posted 12.30

 

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Guest speaker, Dana Traynham will speak on Psychiatric Advance Directives

We will meet at the disAbility Law Center of Virginia (formerly VOPA)

1910 Byrd Avenue, Suite 5, Richmond, 23230 (the building next door to the VOCAL Network office).

For further information about the disAbility Law Center of Virginia visit their web site: http://disabilitylawva.org

Join us!

 

New WRAP Class at Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center - Posted 12.30

 

Monday, January 6th from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

For further information, call 804.308.1366


New 8-Week WRAP Course at Friends4Recovery Whole Health Services - Posted 12.23

 

Begins January 6th
For further information, call Hallie or Rye: 804.308.1366

 

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Winter Classes Sponsored by University of Virginia - Posted 12.16

 

Developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR is the core program of the 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.  You can now register and pay for these MBSR courses online.   Register Online then pay here: Pay Online via UVA EPay

 

Mondays, January 20th - March 10
th 
from 6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 
Susan Stone, Instructor 
(Tentatively at) A Place to Breathe 
4405 Ivy Commons, Charlottesville  
Cost: $425

 

Or

February 11th - April 1st  from 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m. 
Teresa Miller, Instructor
(Tentatively at) A Place to Breathe
4405 Ivy Commons, Charlottesville
Cost: $425

Conferences, Trainings, and Webinars

 

Intentional Peer Support to Host a 5-day Core Training in Vermont in March - Posted 12.23

 

http://www.intentionalpeersupportforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IPS-Training-VT-2014-Flyer.pdf

 

Ticket to Work Webinar: Support for People with Disabilities on the Journey to Financial Independence - Posted 12.23

 January 22

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To register: https://www.chooseworkttw.net/wise/jsp/webinarInfo.jsp 

 

Mental Health America of Virginia Advocacy Conference - Posted 12.19

 

"First Fridays with BRSS TACS: Meet the Expert" - Posted 12.30

 

Speak with recovery experts and leaders in the recovery field on the phone and online to get answers to your questions on various recovery-related topics.

 

January 3rd  from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

http://center4si.adobeconnect.com/firstfridays

 

Call in number: 888-407-5039 (PIN 556-82-342)

 

This Friday features Harvey Rosenthal, Executive Director of the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS).

 

February 10th - 12th in Richmond

Application deadline is January 13th

Go to:
www.mhav.org and click on "Apply Now"

Substance Abuse Recovery Coach Training Opportunity - Posted 12.12

 

Tuesday - Friday,  January 14-17, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Four day training explores the role and function of recovery coaches in a professional recovery environment, how they differ from mutual aid sponsors and mental health professionals, and details the interpersonal skills and requirements unique to recovery coaches. Participants must attend all four days of the training, no exceptions. Please forward all inquiries to Edb@saaracenter.org or call (804)762-4445. Lunch provided. 

The cost for the seminar is $500.00.  Limited number of scholarships. Scholarship attendees are responsible for 40 hrs volunteer service in order to receive a certificate.

 

VACSB Legislative Conference Set for January 21-22, 2014 - Posted 12.9

 

Richmond Marriott Hotel
500 East Broad Street, Richmond (23219)

For further information: www.vacsb.org


WRAP and Healing from Trauma Retreat - Posted 12.9

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

 

Links to MH Peer-Run Programs in Virginia
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

Recovery Resources and Support
http://www.rrs4hope.com/

The Laurie Mitchell Empowerment and Career Center (Alexandria)
  
Other Program Information:

 

Virginia Peer Support Coalition (Virginia)
  
Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV)
http://mhav.org/programs/

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Falls Church
ANC436@aol.com 
NAMI Virginia (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
http://namivirginia.org/

NAMI Central Virginia (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
http://www.namicentralvirginia.org

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/

 

Job Opportunities

Peer Recovery Specialist II - Regional Supervised Housing, Hampton - Newport News CSB - Posted 12.12

 

http://careers.hamptonroads.com/jobs/peer-recovery-specialist-ii-regional-supervised-housing-hampton-23666-60605573-d

 


Other News

 

LERN Network Adds to Project - Posted 12.23 

 
 
The Lived Experience Research Network promotes leadership and inclusion of those who self-identify as service users and survivors within the field of behavioral health and disabilities research, advanced clinical practice, and program evaluation. LERN supports students, researchers and evaluators, and is inclusive of all persons in academic, governmental, and community-based research/training settings.

LERN additionally runs support groups for current graduate students and post-graduate students, under the same umbrella of the USA Project. You can find more information and join these membership groups at the following link: 

 
From the Editor...
If you have a submission for the e-digest, please email it to me at yolande@vocalvirginia.org
I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Yolande Long
Communications and Events Coordinator
804.343.1777 
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