Did you know that DBHDS and System Transformation Excellence and Performance (STEP-VA) are reforming Virginia’s Behavioral Health System? Archie Boone, Jr. and Sherry Hunt co-facilitated lunch and community resources discussion on Community Resource Mapping at EVMS/Brock Institute’s 2019 Joint Mental Health Summit: Addressing Child and Family Mental Health Needs, Including Military and Veteran Populations. Archie…

Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation Methods Course May 15-17, Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton, VA   Spend 3 full days learning immediately applicable skills in three ToP methods.   Incorporated into the three days are learning, application and PRACTICE. Participants will walk out of the training having designed and facilitated a Focused Conversation, Consensus Workshop, and an ACTION…

Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation Methods Course May 15-17, Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton, VA   Spend 3 full days learning immediately applicable skills in three ToP methods.   Incorporated into the three days are learning, application and PRACTICE. Participants will walk out of the training having designed and facilitated a Focused Conversation, Consensus Workshop, and an ACTION…

Mental Illness 101: A Practical Primer Series for Faith Communities With one in five people experiencing some form of mental illness each year, it comes as no surprise that faith communities are contending with this reality in their congregations and neighborhoods. The HHS Partnership Center is hosting a timely series of webinars aimed at educating,…

Enrollment for the YADAPP 2019 kick-off conference is now open! Virginia ABC is seeking community coalitions and community service boards to enroll a Team of 4 high school student leaders and 1 Adult Sponsor in the YADAPP kick-off conference and support the Team throughout the year as they implement their prevention plan. Participating in YADAPP…