In Memoriam: Bonnie Neighbour
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Bonnie Neighbour, a true champion of peer education, dignity, and rights in...
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martin71674
Sep 302 min read
Summer 2024 Newsletter
Recovery Month: Walk for Recovery, APPR, Member Spotlight, and More! SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION'S RECOVERY...
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martin71674
Jul 12 min read
Spring 2024 Newsletter
APPR, Washington, D.C. Advocacy, 2024 Annual Conference, and More! VOCAL VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE: "THE POWER OF SHARING YOUR STORY"...
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martin71674
Mar 282 min read
Winter 2024 Newsletter
Advocacy Update, 2024 Annual Conference, Member Spotlight, and More! DIVESITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE Hello Vocal Virginia! The...
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martin71674
Mar 141 min read
Vocal Virginia Seeks Workshop Proposals for 2024 Conference
Are you interested in leading a workshop at the Vocal Virginia conference on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, via Zoom? We are seeking peer experts...
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martin71674
Mar 82 min read
Vocal Virginia Advocacy Update: March 8, 2024
Thank you all for your advocacy throughout the General Assembly session. Because of your involvement with the legislature, and because of...
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martin71674
Feb 233 min read
Vocal Virginia Advocacy Update: February 23, 2024
The General Assembly has two weeks remaining, and there has been a great deal of legislative activity, as well as activity surrounding...
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martin71674
Feb 93 min read
Vocal Virginia Advocacy Update: February 9, 2024
Thank you for your advocacy over the past few weeks! Vocal Virginia continues to track several bills that you may review here. As many of...
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martin71674
Jan 262 min read
Vocal Virginia Advocacy Update: January 26, 2024
We are almost three weeks into the 2024 General Assembly session, and Vocal Virginia is monitoring dozens of bills that impact mental...
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martin71674
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Vocal Virginia's Response to JLARC's Study on Virginia's State Psychiatric Hospitals
The General Assembly's Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) released a study on Virginia's state psychiatric hospitals...
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martin71674
Sep 29, 20232 min read
2023 Summer Newsletter
Recovery Month, National Advocacy, Member Spotlight, and More! From the Desk of the President: Celebrating Recovery Month with the...
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heather5178
Sep 15, 20232 min read
We Have A Budget!
Yesterday, Governor Youngkin signed the long-delayed budget, which has significant implications for behavioral health in Virginia. The...
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heather5178
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Vocal Virginia/Year of the Peer Shared Conference
Register Here! Vocal Virginia will hold its annual conference in conjunction with the Year of the Peer Conference. The conference will...
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heather5178
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Vocal Virginia’s Statement on the Death of Irvo Otieno
The recent death of Irvo Otieno at Central State Hospital is tragic and unacceptable. The death of another young black man in a mental...
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martin71674
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Vocal Virginia 2023 Legislative Blog
Vocal Virginia 2023 Legislative Blog The General Assembly adjourned on February 25, 2023. All of the bills that passed both chambers have...
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martin71674
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Vocal Virginia/Year of the Peer Shared Conference
Vocal Virginia Members Mark Your Calendars for May 22 and May 23 Vocal Virginia/Year of the Peer Shared Conference Vocal Virginia will...
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heather5178
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Vocal Virginia Seeks Board Member Applications!
Vocal Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for vacant Board Member positions. You can view Vocal Virginia’s Board Officer and Member...
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heather5178
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Money, Money, Money
Legislative Budget Update The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee and the House Appropriations Committee voted on their versions...
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martin71674
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Legislative Update
Vocal Virginia Legislative Update: Crossover is this week in the General Assembly. This means that all of the bills that successfully...
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heather5178
Jan 22, 20231 min read
Legislative Highlights
A list of bills Vocal Virginia is supporting, opposing, and monitoring. This list will be updated every Friday through the end of the...
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