VOCAL'S MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY NEWS FOR 1.12.2015

In Today's Digest....

VOCAL News

Conferences, Workshops and Webinars

News Around the Commonwealth

Veteran's Corner

Links to Peer-Run Programs

Other News

Look What Our Members Are Doing!

Career Opportunities

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.

New in the Digest This Week

2015 Mental Health Advocacy Day - Posted 1.12

Monday, January 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

General Assembly Building

Sponsored by: VOCAL, NAMI Virginia, MHAV, Voices for Virginia's Children, Campaign for Children's Mental Health

Come join us and attend a legislative breakfast, meet with your legislators, tell your stories, connect with other advocates and put a face on mental illness!

Central Peer Connect Meets TOMORROW, January 13th - Posted 1.5

Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services

10299 Woodman Road, Glen Allen (23060)

Please RSVP to Kevin Kelly at (804) 727-8597 or kel50@henrico.us

New W.R.A.P. Group for Military and Veterans Only at McGuire VA Hospital - Posted 1.12 (Please note: this is a CHANGE)

Beginning February 4th, every Wednesday for eight weeks

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

This is free to attend but there is a $10 cost for the red book.

Meets on first floor, room # 1D-162

For more information: Shirl Selah: 1st.spirit@gmail.com or Jane Ellis: jane@vocalvirginia.org

Free Webinar, "One Size Does Not Fit All: Closing the Health Disparities Gap for African-American Communities" - Posted 1.12

Tuesday, February 24th from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

WRAP Seminar II Training (Facilitator Training) in Richmond - Posted 1.12

February 23-27

To qualify for this Seminar II training one must have successfully completed a 2-day, 3-day or 8-week Seminar I training facilitated by a Certified WRAP Facilitator and have completed a personal plan.

Cost $1,250.00

To apply, go to www.rrs4hope.com

From the Department of Health and Human Services" The Power of Sleep - Posted 1 12

Read it here

Webinar: "Exploring the Impact of Suicide Prevention Research in Multiple Settings" - Posted 1.12

January 20^th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Learn more and register here

WRAP Around the World Conference in Washington, DC - Posted 1.12

August 24th - 26th

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Conference registration $425.00

Reserve your room here

Advocacy Workshop at "84 Main", Warsaw - Posted 1.12

Thursday, January 15th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Call 804-333-3581 for details.

VOCAL News

VOCAL Whole Health Network (VWHN) Topic #12 - Posted 1.8

Taking a look at how to eat healthier in 2015 and beyond!

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyEating/Tips-for-Eating-Healthy_UCM_457979_Article.jsp

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/healthy-eating.htm

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips.html

VOCAL Whole Health Network (VWHN) Topic #11 - Posted 12.4

The Definition of Spiritual Wellness

http://www.seekingwholeness.com/terms-definitions/the-definition-of-spiritual-wellness

VOCAL Whole Health Network (VWHN) Topic #10 - Posted 11.6

"Can you define 'social wellness/social health'?"

SAMHSA, lists social wellness in their Eight Dimensions of Wellness, as "developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system".

And from wiseGEEK (www.wisegeek.org):

"Social health often deals with how people relate to each other, and how an individual is able to socialize with other people and form relationships. This can deal with friendships, in terms of how well the person can form and keep friendships, and other types of relationships as well. There are a number of ways in which the different aspects of health are interrelated and have an impact on each other.

There is also evidence to indicate that isolation is not only a potential result of mental or physical illness, but may also cause or aggravate such an illness. This is why

social health has become of increasing importance within the greater overall concept of human health and well-being. Many mental and physical health professionals have begun to recognize the importance of social interaction in a person's ability to overcome illness.

The term can also refer to the health of a society, and is often used to indicate how the people within a given society or culture interact and behave toward each other. In this sense, a country that is rife with conflict and violence may be considered to be suffering from social health issues. Just as a person whose body is suffering from cancerous cells destroying healthy cells has a physical health issue, and the jargon of physical or mental health care may be used in reference to society as well".

Check Out VOCAL Workshop Offerings: Twenty-Five Topics on Recovery, Peer Support, Advocacy and Peer Run Programs

VOCAL has been a leader in Virginia's mental health recovery movement since 2002. Our workshops and professional trainings uniquely blend the experience of individuals who live with conditions commonly referred to as mental health disorders with an up-to-the-minute understanding of state and national mental health systems, and evidence-based recovery tools.

Developed by people who have personally experienced mental health crisis, VOCAL programs value the worth and dignity of each individual, the right to self-determination, and the important contributions of peer support and self-help.

These workshops are designed for peers, peer support specialists, providers, family and supporters of those in recovery.

We can deliver a one-day conference, half-day workshop, or one presentation, all especially designed for the interests of your group.

Workshops are free to peer-run organizations.

For complete workshop descriptions go to:

http://www.vocalvirginia.org/#/vocal-events/4533123864

Link to VOCAL Board Calendar

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=8n1cslha5ohv0sp6ghf2n25mbc%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

Join VOCAL's State-Wide W.R.A.P. Facilitator Network

If you've trained in facilitating Mental Health Recovery including Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) workshops, the program developed by Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland, Join VOCAL's network today!

Email Ann Benner, R.E.A.C.H. Program Director: ann@vocalvirginia.org

Conferences, Trainings, Workshops, and Webinars

Star Center Webinar: "Self-Care is Primary Care" - Posted 1.8

Tuesday, January 27th from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

When we think of primary care, we think of the office, nurses and physicians we visit for our annual physical and routine health needs. In this webinar Patricia E. Deegan, PhD will flip the notion of primary care and argue that self-care is primary care. Using examples from her own recovery and that of others, she will explain how flipping healthcare in this way defines new roles for individuals, families and staff. New skills and new measurable outcomes will also be described.

"Ask Me Anything": A Free Webinar on Employment Will Provide Some Answers - Posted 1.1.

Dr. Kim T. Mueser, a clinical psychologist whose expertise includes employment issues, will answer questions related to "how mental health issues interfere with getting a job, doing your best, or achieving your work goals" in a free, interactive webinar on January 21st at 2:00 p.m. For more information and to register, click here.

Free Third Thursdays Workshop in Charlottesville - Posted 1.1.

"Create the Life You Want: Embody Your Intention"

Thursday, January 15th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Orange Hill Wellness Center, 401 Orange Street

For registration and/or more information, call (434) 977-6918 or email
james@jamesyatesphd.com

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)at the University of Virginia - Posted 12.29

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a practice-based, interactive learning program. Research shows MBSR to be an effective complement to a wide variety of medical and psychological conditions. These include anxiety, asthma, cancer, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders, heart disease, hypertension, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, and stress disorders.

Mindfulness is the practice of present-moment awareness. It promotes personal well-being and enables us to experience life more fully by developing the ability to return with kindness to the present moment rather than being lost in repetitive thoughts and worries about past or future. In this way, we are able to make conscious choices, rather than react unconsciously.

Dates: January 19 - March 8

Day and Time: Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, daylong retreat on February 28
Instructor: Susan Stone
Location: A Place to Breathe
4405 Ivy Commons, Charlottesville
Cost: $460

Dates: January 15 - March 5

Day and Time: Thursdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am, daylong retreat on February 21
Instructor: Teresa Miller
Location: A Place to Breathe
4405 Ivy Commons, Charlottesville
Cost: $460

To register

News Around the Commonwealth

"Anger Management" and "Recovery Through Music" Offered at On Our Own of Charlottesville - Posted 1.8

Each Monday afternoon. For more information, call 434-979-2440

WRAP� Class Offered at On Our Own of Roanoke Valley - Posted 1.5

Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
429 Elm Avenue, SW
For more information, call (540) 362-0061

New W.R.A.P. Group for Military and Veterans Only at McGuire VA Hospital - Posted 12.29

Beginning February 4th, every Wednesday for eight weeks

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For more information: Shirl Selah: 1st.spirit@gmail.com or Jane Ellis: jane@vocalvirginia.org

DBHDS Seeks Statewide Peer Support Programs and Organizations Contact Info - Posted 12.29

As part of on-going improvements to its Web site, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is currently working on developing a page on its site that will provide contact information for peer support programs and organizations around the state. If you would like your group to be included on this page, please send a brief email including the name of your group, contact information (phone, email, Web site address, etc.), the city or county where your group is located, and a brief description to:

Rhonda.Thissen@dbhds.virginia.gov

2015 Mental Health Advocacy Day - Posted 11.10

Monday, January 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

General Assembly Building

Sponsored by: VOCAL, NAMI Virginia, MHAV, Voices for Virginia's Children, Campaign for Children's Mental Health

Come join us and attend a legislative breakfast, meet with your legislators, tell your stories, connect with other advocates and put a face on mental illness!

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ea2vzkxnb21c0448&oseq=&c=&ch=

Veteran's Corner

Veterans Crisis Line

Call: 1-800-273-8255

http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Link

http://www.wearevirginiaveterans.org/

Veterans Peer Support Group at On Our Own of Roanoke

Every Monday at 1 p.m.

540-362-0061

New Tool Connects Vets and Employers

The Veterans Employment Center, an inter-agency collaboration from the White House's Joining Forces initiative, has announced a new online tool to provide veterans with employment resources. ebenefits.va.govwill connect veterans and service members with public and private sector employers who are looking to hire people with military experience, including individuals with disabilities.

For more information and employer resources, visit www.AskEARN.org.

Links to MH Peer-Run Programs in Virginia

Arlington Peers Helping Peers in Recovery
www.aphpr-rpsva.org

Reston Drop-In Center

restondropincenter.org

Consumer Wellness Center (Annandale)

http://consumerwellnesscenter.org/services.html

Recovery In Motion ( Fredericksburg)
www.recovery-in-motion.org

Blacksburg Computer Empowerment Services

http://computerempowerment.net/about.htm

Friends4Recovery Whole Health Center (Richmond)

http://www.friends4recovery.org

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
www.onourowncville.org

84 Main (Warsaw)
804.333.3581

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

The Laurie Mitchell Empowerment and Career Center (Alexandria)

www.lmec.org

Our Family (Winchester)

540.667.8888 or dking@nwcsb.com

Other Program Information:

Virginia Peer Support Coalition (Virginia)

http://vpsc.groupsite.com/main/summary

Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV)

http://mhav.org

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/

Roads to Recovery (Lynchburg)
http://roads2recovery.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
http://www.afsp.org/

Other News
Request for Applications (RFA) Information - Posted 1.5 Suicide Prevention Resource Center For information BRSS TACS Funding Opportunity - Posted 1.5 Learn more

Look What Our Members Are Doing!

"Walking in Hope, Living in Grace: The Tapestry"

Book written by Maryalyce Poole, available at Amazon

"A Rooted Mind: Saying Yes to Beauty, Wellness and Deeply-Rooted Mental Health"

Book written by Beth Gager, available at Balboa Press

Career Opportunities

Peer Position Available in Virginia Beach - Posted 1.8

A contract peer position is available within the Virginia Beach Department of Human Services, Mental Health Substance Abuse Division, Adult Correctional Services Program.

The hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some nights and weekends possible.

For inquiries and to submit a resume, please contact Bridget Manyak, Supervisor, at BManyak@vbgov.com.

Peer Support Specialist Position in Chesterfield (PT, Temporary) - Posted 1.5

http://www.chesterfield.gov/Careers/#

Opening for Executive Director with Vermont Psychiatric Survivors - Posted 1.8

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19rjCG8yqr60t0D3yz5jdR8c4kyeJqWa5gwZEfVBNJkk/edit

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