Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit mental health organization working with recovery, wellness and healing as the foundational tenets behind our educational peer-run programs. We are the state-level representative for a national network that includes 4 community-based affiliates in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Founded in 1937, MHAV is the oldest mental health advocacy organization in Virginia. We have been associated with our national affiliate since 1951, and we work closely with service providers and peers to complement an individual's recovery.
Founded in 1937, MHAV is the oldest mental health advocacy organization in Virginia. We have been associated with our national affiliate since 1951, and we work closely with service providers and peers to complement an individual's recovery.
Services
Mental Health America of Virginia has a unique opportunity for a professional Peer Recovery Specialist to become Manager of the statewide, peer-run Warm Line for mental health support and information. Warm Lines are more important than ever in providing remote mental health peer support.
The position handles all aspects of Warm Line service responsibilities and helps support agency recovery education programs, mental health awareness, and agency services.The position is based in Richmond, VA with a remote work option from home anywhere in Virginia. Recruit, train, and supervise PRS Warm Line team including volunteer/contract PRS Warm Line Operators and Interns.
The position handles all aspects of Warm Line service responsibilities and helps support agency recovery education programs, mental health awareness, and agency services.The position is based in Richmond, VA with a remote work option from home anywhere in Virginia. Recruit, train, and supervise PRS Warm Line team including volunteer/contract PRS Warm Line Operators and Interns.
MHAV recovery education, created to help individuals who have experienced challenges with trauma, mental health or addiction, incorporates recovery principles, encourages self-empowerment and models peer support practices. These educational programs, facilitated by trained peer recovery specialists, provide opportunities for self-reflection and positive social support.
CELT Empowerment and Leadership Training, MHAV's flagship educational program, is 3 days of workshops designed to give mental health consumers important tools for successful leadership and the skills to make your voice heard. This commuter-style training is designed for those that are further along in their recovery and are contemplating involvement in their communities or in the workforce.
Facilitator Skills Training allows working and aspiring peer support specialists to learn the art of facilitation. Through this commuter-style training, participants will learn and develop the skills necessary to effectively facilitate and tailor a training to any audience. Format: This commuter-style training takes place from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and include tuition, materials, and lunch.
Quest is a 3 day program geared towards people who are newer to recovery, and interested in exploring individual transformation. The short workshops are a good introduction to the more in-depth sessions of our other educational programs and will guide individuals through activities that respect self-determination, connect with the recovery community, and explore personal needs & potential.
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Lois Withers
Aug 17, 2018
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