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The Laurie Mitchell Employment Center (LMEC) Peer Support Group Providing a safe, stigma-free place for support
Where: The Laurie Mitchell Employment Center 6295 Edsall Road, Suite 175 Alexandria, VA 22312 Call (703) 461-3886 Weekdays after 5 PM for information Are you a mental health consumer who is interested in:
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v Developing Practical Support Knowledge v Identifying and Addressing Symptoms and Triggers v Teaching a Skill to Others v Establishing and Cultivating Relationships v Learning How to Advocate for Yourself v Balancing Work with Mental Illness Then Please Join Us! This is a recovery group where you can learn form others with similar struggles. Refreshments will be served at each meeting! Call (703) 461-3886 Weekdays after 5 PM for more information Continuing with the mission of the Laurie Mitchell Employment Center, Groups will meet once a week at 6295 Edsall Road, with transportation from South Van Dorn Metro Station available for those on public transportation; this group will be structured by peers and will include a “comfort agreement,” and will be open to all consumers without any other requirement. The group will be offered a format, and from that point, the group will be peer-directed as well as peer-led working toward health and wellness together.
VETERANS WANTED!
I am looking for veterans from the consumer
community who would be interested in being guest speakers to
tell their stories in support of the mental health needs of
returning troops. I am looking for representatives from all
service branches, any conflicts, male and female. Please contact
me directly.
Thanks for your help.
Jo-Amrah S. McElroy M.Ed., Mental Health Planner
Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Substance
Abuse Services
Richmond 804-786-2316, FAX: 804 -786-1836
United Mental Health Consumers Association of Southeastern Virginia This organization was founded to enhance, educate, develop, promote and create human rights, support systems, positive public perception, quality care, rehabilitation and links between various community resources and individuals with mental illness, borderline developmental disabilities, and substance abuse problems. Our organization is comprised of individuals from Suffolk, Norfolk, Hampton-Newport News, Williamsburg, Portsmouth and Chesapeake. We meet and socialize regularly and discuss ways to empower ourselves. Here are some of the events the UMHCASV facilitates:
Membership dues are $5 per year. If you would like to become a member or you have any questions regarding this organization please contact us via mail or phone at: United Mental Health Consumers Association of Southeastern Virginia 216 Great Bridge Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA. 23220 (757) 547-0097, (757) 547-9642
EA - Emotions Anonymous (Charlottesville) Depression Bi-Polar Support Alliance meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Tucker Psychiatric Clinic at Chippenham Hospital, Richmond. Families meet at 7 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday.
Charlottesville Mental Wellness Support Group
NORTHWEST PEER-CONNECT Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. *Please see northwest
regional news for details as each meeting is held in a different
location* CENTRAL PEER-CONNECT Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:30-2 p.m. *Please see central regional news for details as each meeting is held in a different location*
EA - Emotions Anonymous (Richmond) Every
Friday at 8 p.m. at Christ Ascension Episcopal Church, 1704 W.
Laburnum Avenue. For details call Fran at 270-2138 or visit
www.emotionsanonymous.org Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the FACES building next to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 11601 Lucks Lane, Midlothian, VA. For further information and transportation inquiries, call Tammy at (804) 751-2397 or email Carla at friends4recovery@comcast.net. The Cumberland Mountain Community Services Consumer Empowerment and Recovery Council is supporting a new support group, "The Road to Life Recovery Support Group", meets the first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. at Clinch Mountain Recovery House in Lebanon. This group is open to the public and all are welcome. The group focuses on how people deal and cope in their lives and present an open forum to provide ideas in recovery. For more information call Shannon Holliday at 276-889-5072 or Ada Smith at 276-889-0027. There is also a WARM LINE in place.
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