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"Art of Recovery" at Walkerton Tavern on Sunday - Posted 5 29

Part of "Art in the Afternoon"

June 1, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

2892 Mountain Road, Glen Allen 23060

For more information, call: 804.261.6898

Job Opportunity: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor QMHP Preferred, QMHP (E) - Posted 5.29

Fulltime position in clubhouse setting in Goochland
Salary range $31,497-$32,927

This position will oversee the Kitchen Unit of Clubhouse, cooking skills with ServSafe a plus. Persons with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply.

For job description and application please visit http://www.gpcsb.org

Closes 6.6.14. EOE

MHAV's "QUEST" to Be Held in Southwest Virginia  - Posted 5 29

July 21-July 23 at Mountain Lake Lodge

Application deadline July 7th

For further information, go to: http://mhav.org/conference/apply-now/

Replay: White House Call on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act - Posted 5.29

Audio replay available until tonight, May 29th at 11:59 p.m.

In commemoration of National Mental Health Awareness Month, senior leaders from the White House, HHS, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury held an important call to discuss the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.

The original call allowed for participants to ask questions of HHS, DOL, and Treasury staff during this discussion.

Replay Call-in Number: 888.566.0495

STAR Center Community of Practice on Facilitative Leadership and Collaborative Action - Posted 5 29

Register here: 

https://www307.livemeeting.com/lrs/8001651028/Registration.aspx?pageName=zmbpfpv8d1bmc0hd

VOCAL is preparing to offer WRAP facilitator training July 7 through July 11.

The trainer will be Bonnie Neighbour . The location is yet to be determined.

Peers who have a WRAP plan and an intention to offer WRAP groups in their communities are invited to apply to receive the training.

Cost for the training, lodging, meals, and training manual is $1500.00

The application is available on the VOCAL web page at:

http://www.vocalsafelink.org/wrap_form.php 

To register:

 http://www.esi-bethesda.com/wellnessteleconference/ 

Beginning Monday, June 2nd and meeting each Monday from 2-3:30 p.m. for 12 weeks.  

Rye Curtis and Patrick Bruckart will facilitate.  To ensure a place in the course, register with Rye Curtis at rye@friends4recovery.org.  

Friends 4 Recovery is located at 7420 Whitepine Rd, North Chesterfield.  Call (804) 308-1366 with questions."

Tenth Annual "The Art of Recovery" Exhibit Opens May 2nd in Fredericksburg - Posted 4.28

The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) is pleased to announce the Tenth Annual "The Art of Recovery" art show opening Friday, May 2, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at PONSHOP Studio and Gallery located at 712 Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg. The exhibit features original artwork of adults with mental illness. The show is organized by members of Kenmore Club, a psychosocial rehabilitation program operated by RACSB. The exhibit coincides with National Mental Health Month and will be on display through May 31st.

"The Art of Recovery" show will feature approximately 50 pieces representing several art mediums. Artwork includes original drawings, paintings, three-dimensional artwork (sculpture), textiles, and mixed media.  All of the pieces will be available for purchase.

To correspond with the First Friday opening on May 2nd, there will be spoken word, poetry, and live music in the gallery's back courtyard at 7:00 p.m.

The Art of Recovery provides a forum for artists living with mental illness to gain confidence in their abilities, address misconceptions surrounding mental illness, and experience community support.

PONSHOP Studio and Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.

To learn more, contact Helen Conley at 540-373-7737 or artofrecovery@racsb.state.va.us. Or, visit 

www.racsb.state.va.us