 We need to reimagine our crisis response system to one that offers help, not handcuffs. Join us for a conversation on Northern Virginia’s behavioral health response system as we explore what works, what hasn’t worked, and what we envision future response systems will look like. Hear from NAMI Northern Virginia Program Leaders, local law enforcement, and more as we come together to #ReimagineCrisis. When: May 23 Time: 7pm - 8:30pm Where: Virtual on YouTube Live Our Panelists: Abbey May, LPC, CSAC is a Licensed Professional and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with over 25 years’ experience in behavioral health. She is currently the Director of Acute Services for the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board managing a 24/7 Emergency Services, Mobile Crisis Services, and Wellness Circle which is a 16 bed Crisis Stabilization Unit. Previously she was the Director of Inova Behavioral Health Access Services, supervisor of Inova CATS (Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Services), supervisor of the Fairfax County Mobile Crisis Unit. Abbey has served on the Police Psychologist team MM Psychological Services to Fairfax County Police Department for the past 11 years providing critical incident support to law enforcement, and training. Additionally, she maintained a private practice for 14 years providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. She has specialized training in critical incidence response, grief and loss, trauma, substance use, and mindfulness. Lisa Potter is the Director of Diversion Initiatives for Fairfax County and her work with Diversion First spans multiple systems, including health and human services, public safety and the courts. She has worked for Fairfax County Government for over 25 years, in various clinical and administrative positions, and has extensive experience in data analysis and evaluation, strategic planning, program development and cross-system services. PFC Joseph Schlenz is the Lead Crisis Intervention Training Instructor at the Criminal Justice Academy-Law Enforcement Training Unit for the Fairfax County Police Department Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). Anna Strasburger has been involved in the mental health community for over a decade. After working for years with her own mental health challenges, she realized she could offer her experiences as a way to help others with their own journeys and recovery. She explored various ways to put her passion in service to others and finally found her calling through her work as a Certified and Registered Peer Recovery Specialist. Outside of her peer recovery work, Anna volunteers in different capacities which include mentoring young adults on their mental health journeys, presenting for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)'s In Our Own Voice and Ending the Silence programs, and by serving on her local Community Services Board and Mental Health Committee. Anna also works at Mental Health America of Virginia and at a premiere wellness center in Arlington that supports holistic healing in her community. Ryan Williams has spent more than a decade as an advocate for mental health. After experiencing a personal tragedy, Ryan used the transformative power of serving others to heal and reinvent himself, finding purpose in life and work. Ryan has dedicated his personal time to teaching classes on behalf of the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), leading fundraisers in support of mental health services, volunteering with various non-profits, and serving as a mentor to people in their mental health journeys. His primary goal is to plant a seed of belief that creating a satisfying life with mental health difficulties can be achieved with understanding, support, resources, and accommodations.  Join us this month to show that we are #Together4MH! May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are joining with local organizations and companies to raise awareness and funds to support access to mental health care and support services. Join us at these public awareness events to show the Northern Virginia community is together for mental health. Honest Soul Yoga (Falls Church) NAMI Donations Flow Flow for a cause! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Honest Soul Yoga is offering a donation-based yoga class to support us, at NAMI Northern Virginia. Hosted by Connolly, a NAMI volunteer and RYT-200 yoga instructor. 100% of the proceeds will go to supporting our community through our critical support services. When: May 21 Where: Honest Soul Yoga (Falls Church), 7505p Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm More information & registration: https://www.honestsoulyoga.com/locations/falls-church Further Together with Row House - Ashburn For Mental Health Awareness Month, Row House Ashburn is inviting people to join them to learn about mental health conditions and how you can help those who need support. Attend a row class on either May 21st or May 22nd, and pick up some information about NAMI Northern Virginia and our programs while you're there. When: May 21 and May 22 Where: Row House, 44185 Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza, Ste. 140, Ashburn, VA 20147 More information & registration: therowhouse.com/location/ashburn Mental Health Crisis Response Systems Panel Discussion We need to reimagine our crisis response system to one that offers help, not handcuffs. Join us for a conversation on Northern Virginia’s behavioral health response system as we explore what works, what hasn’t worked, and what we envision future response systems will look like. Hear from NAMI Northern Virginia Program Leaders, local law enforcement, and more as we come together to #ReimagineCrisis. When: May 23 Time: 7pm - 8:30pm Where: Virtual on YouTube Live NAMI Northern Virginia YouthFest 2022 Young adults, teens and families: join us for a free screening of "It's Kind of a Funny Story" (PG-13). Teens and young adults will meet with youth leaders, and family members will meet with a family support group facilitator for positive, supportive conversations around mental health and the movie. Snacks will be provided. When: May 28 Time: 1pm - 5pm Where: Cub Run RECenter, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151 More information & registration: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej5n50xe9b1b3904&oseq=&c=&ch= _______________________Already Occurred____________________________ Re-Engage at Any Age: Aging Your Way in the New Normal Join Capital City Nurses, the RAFT Program, Medspack, and the Alzheimer's Association for the NOVA Older Adult Resources Fair. This event will be focused on the pillars of aging well: Financial, Legal, Healthcare, Socialization, and Housing. When: May 3 Time: 10am - 2pm Where: Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 6304 Lee Chapel Rd, Burke, VA 22015 More information & registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/re-engage-at-any-age-aging-your-way-in-the-new-normal-resource-fair-registration-307166722937 In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace The HR Leadership Forum is hosting an event for HR leaders who are looking to learn successful approaches to wellness in the workplace and business practices that replace the silence and stigma associated with mental health with acceptance and compassion. When: May 5 Time: 4pm - 7:30pm Where: Conference Center in Floor B2 & Rooftop, 1401 New York Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005 More information & registration: www.hrleadershipforum.org/event-4664824 NAMI Northern Virginia's Mental Health 101 Join us for our Mental Health 101 presentation program, which covers the basics of mental health. Hosted by the Arc of Northern Virginia, attendees will learn warning signs of mental health conditions and suicide, how to support your mental health or that of a loved one, and what resources and services NAMI Northern Virginia provides to the community. When: May 6 Time: 10am - 11:30am Where: Virtual on Zoom More information & registration: thearcofnovatrust.org/event/fffp-may-6-2022-may-is-for-mental-health/ Rise Up! Songs of Hope Benefit Concert Herndon United Methodist Church is hosting Rise Up!, a concert benefitting NAMI Northern Virginia. This is a free concert of hope, resilience, and resurrection and will include artists from throughout our community. When: May 7 Time: 7pm - 9pm Where: Herndon United Methodist Church, 701 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170 More information: herndonumc.org/riseupconcert/ 2nd Annual Black Mental Health Roundtable Hurdle Health is hosting their 2nd Annual Black Mental Health Roundtable in partnership with NAMI. Facilitated by Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., CEO of NAMI, this expert panel will discuss the qualitative analysis conducted by Hurdle Health's team of clinical researchers on the Black experience of vicarious racism. When: May 11 Time: 10am - 11:30am Where: Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515 More information & registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/second-annual-black-mental-health-roundtable-tickets-319330655587 RPG 5k Charity Fun Run & BBQ for Mental Health Awareness Join Rice Properties Group for their Annual 5k Fun Run and BBQ for Mental Health Awareness! The goal of the run is to have fun, be healthy, and raise awareness for mental health and NAMI Northern Virginia. The run is free to attend, but donations can be made through GoFundMe to support NAMI Northern Virginia. When: May 14 Time: 9am - 12pm Where: Fountainhead Regional Park, 10875 Hampton Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 More information & registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/rpg-charity-fun-run5k-and-bbq-for-mental-health-awareness-tickets-321507195677 NAMI Ending the Silence for Students & Families Join us for two NAMI Ending the Silence presentations; one for students and one for family members. Hosted by St. Marks Lutheran Church, NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. When: May 14 Time: 10:30am - 12pm Where: St. Marks Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150 More information & registration: events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej5r1uez8f6ee1a9&oseq=&c=&ch= NAMI Ending the Silence for Families Hosted by George Mason Regional Library, NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. When: May 15 Time: 1pm - 2:30pm Where: Virtual More information & registration: librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8928913   NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem-solving, treatment, and recovery.
The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is an evidence-based program (EB). For information on the research base for the program Class Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, April 18th - May 11th Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Location: Virtual (you will receive a Zoom link after your registration is confirmed)  NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session recovery-focused course for individuals (18+) living with a mental health condition.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment. NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:
Dates: Tuesdays, April 19th - June 14th (Class will not meet on April 26th) Time: 7pm- 9pm Location: Virtual (you will receive a Zoom link after your registration is confirmed) To register: email Larry at pozitive.brown@gmail.com with your name, phone number and the best time of the day for a call to complete the registration.  NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem-solving, treatment, and recovery.
The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is an evidence-based program (EB). For information on the research base for the program Class Schedule: Wednesdays, March 30th - May 11th (additional class on Monday May, 9th) Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Virtual (you will receive a Zoom link after your registration is confirmed) Registration closed.  Join our community’s largest day of giving all year! Give Choose is a 24-hour day of giving organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties to benefit local nonprofits serving our community. Give Choose takes place all day March 29, beginning midnight and ending 11:59 p.m. You can make your donations up to two weeks in advance during Early Giving, which begins March 15. During Give Choose, the average gift made is $125. But with as little as $10, you can make a difference.
We are thrilled to be partnering with the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties to inspire our community to come together to give generously to charities (like ours) that make our community so great. Visit www.GiveChoose.org/NAMINOVA to learn more about how we aim to use gifts made on this special day of giving.  NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session recovery-focused course for individuals (18+) living with a mental health condition.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment. NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:
Dates: Tuesdays, October 5th - November 23rd Time: 6:30pm- 8:30pm Location: Virtual (you will receive a Zoom link after your registration is confirmed) The registration for this class is closed. Please sign up for our email to received announcements for upcoming P2P classes!  NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session recovery-focused course for individuals (18+) living with a mental health condition.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment. NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:
Dates: Tuesdays, September 7th - October 26th (New dates) Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm Location: Virtual (you will receive a Zoom link after your registration is confirmed) Registration Closed! NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem-solving, treatment, and recovery.
The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is an evidence-based program (EB). For information on the research base for the program Class Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays, Aug. 9th - Sept. 2nd Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Location: Virtual (you will receive a Zoom link after your registration is confirmed)  NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends, and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem-solving, treatment, and recovery.
The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being. The program is taught by trained family members who have a loved one with a mental health condition. NAMI Family-to-Family is an evidence-based program (EB). For information on the research base for the program Class Schedule: Tuesdays, July 13th - August 31st Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: Virtual (you will receive a Zoom link after your registration is confirmed) |
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