News & Announcements
Advocacy Opportunity: New Peers In Medicare Legislation
October 05, 2020By Caren Howard, National Advocacy Manager at Mental Health America Mental Health America and partner organizations helped usher the introduction of recent key legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives: H.R. 8206, the Promoting Effective and...
Victory for Mental Health 2020 and Recovery Art Auction
Recovery Art AuctionSeptember 17 - 24, 2020 You can look at over 100 amazing works of art by 30+ artists from around the country. ALL proceeds go towards recovery and advocacy programming at MHAV. The auction will culminate in a FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT on Thursday, Sept....
Mental Health America of Virginia On Demand Webinars
MHAV recovery education webinars are now available on demand! You can now watch them free of charge and on your own schedule. Each webinar is approximately 90 minutes. Trauma, Behavior and Shame: The Road to Resilience (1.5 VCB-approved hours of education)...
Episode 4: Probation Peer Support with Eddie Wiggins
Probation Peer Support with Eddie WigginsAbout the Episode Date: August 20, 2020 Episode 4: Probation Peer Support with Eddie WigginsSummary Peer Recovery Support has been shown to help increase success in community living for adults with mental health conditions who...
Youth-led Youth/Young Adult Peer Support Qualitative Project
If you are a peer supporter under the age of 30 and would like to take part in a research project, please see the attached flyer. This project is through the University of South Florida.
HERO: Hope for Emergency Responders Organization
In a line of work that prioritizes bravery, loyalty, and inner strength, HERO responds to our nation’s first responders. In the course of their work, first responders are subjected to high levels of stress and trauma. Problems with post traumatic stress, substance...
Substance Use Disorder Warm Lines Updated May 2020
Virginia Disaster Response CCP Warm Line
NEW! MHAV introduces the Virginia Disaster Response CCP WARM LINE A new warm line to support those struggling with trauma, grief and distress caused by COVID-19. Trained peer operators provide strength-based support, resilience building strategies and community...
Episode 3: Robin Hubert and Peer Drop-in Centers
Peer Drop-in Centers with Robin HubertAbout the Episode Date: June 8, 2020 Episode 3: Peer Drop-in Centers with Robin HubertSummary Peer drop-in centers provide a welcoming, peer-run space for the purpose of promoting recovery through socialization, education,...
Episode 2: Crisis Peer Support with David Rockwell
Crisis Peer Support with David RockwellAbout the Episode Date: May 11, 2020 Episode 2: Crisis Peer Support with David RockwellSummary Crisis peer services support an individual who is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, providing a strengths-based...