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
1220 Bank Street
Richmond, Virginia  23128-1797
804-786-2316, FAX: 804 -786-1836

 

Vacancy on the State Human Rights Committee

There will be a vacancy on the State Human Rights Committee beginning June 30, 2009. A description of the responsibilities and application can be found on the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) website, http://www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/OHR-SHRC.htm

If you have questions about the position please contact the Human Rights office at 804-786-3988 or email Kli.Kinzie@co.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

 

It's Not About Jobs, It's About Income!

As stated on their website: IncomeLinks assists people whom many might consider poor to generate
income by starting their own micro-enterprise. We believe that assisting
our customers in starting their own enterprise gives them the freedom
and ability to take charge of their lives.

Self-Determination Is A Fundamental Human Right:
Self determination means that people have the freedom to decide how they
want to live their lives and receive the support they need. It means
having control over their resources and taking responsibility for their
decisions and actions and a confirmation of the central role of self
advocates for the self-advocacy movement. We believe there is no better
way to drive a self-determined life, than to start your own business and
be the boss!

We Give Our Customers What They Need To Succeed:
IncomeLinks customers come from all walks of life, from those on
welfare, to those with mental health challenges, individuals with
autism, transition-aged youth, prison transition programs, homeless, to
the unemployed. We help them succeed by teaching them about
micro-enterprise. We teach them four guiding principles to start a
business.

1. Begin with very small amounts of money.
2. Get it up and running within a short time frame.
3. Your time is worth money.
4. One person at a time.

Visit their website for more information at, http://www.incomelinks.biz/about.htm

 

 Social Security Administration

The SSA has recently received funding to hire a significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities
who may want to get a job with SSA. These jobs will be at various skill levels including a number of entry-level positions.
What kinds of jobs is SSA offering?
SSA is recruiting employees to work in field offices and teleservice
centers where they will assist the public by phone and in person with a
wide variety of program related activities such as filing claims,
applying for a new or replacement Social Security cards and other types
of inquiries. SSA also is recruiting employees to work in claims
processing centers and to work in hearings offices in legal and
paralegal positions.
Where are these jobs located?
All across the United States; for example, some are in the local SSA
field offices or SSA hearings offices, some in the 37 teleservice
centers nationwide, some in SSA's program service centers and some at
SSA headquarters in the Baltimore area.
How will SSA recruit?
SSA will use a variety of avenues to recruit and hire people with
disabilities. In particular, the Agency is reaching out to Ticket to
Work ticket holders who are trying to return to work, veterans with
disabilities through programs such as the Wounded Warrior transitional
program, and students with disabilities. Many individuals with
disabilities will qualify for consideration under a special placement
authority called "Schedule A."
 

If you have specific questions about this initiative or want to submit
an application or resume for consideration, please send those to our
special e-mail address, Selective.Placement.Applications@ssa.gov. Please
include QUESTION in the subject line for all questions and use RESUME
for all submissions of resumes.
As SSA is a small portion of a broader Federal Government hiring
initiative, Employment Networks, Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies, and
other employment service providers are key partners in bringing talented
and available candidates to SSA and all agencies. Thank you for getting
involved and helping SSA reach its goal to increase diversity and
opportunities for employment of people with disabilities at SSA
locations across the nation.