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Vocal Virginia 2025 Spring Newsletter
Leadership Transition at Vocal Virginia Earlier this month, Vocal Virginia said farewell to Heather Orrock, who stepped down from her...
martin71674
Jun 262 min read


Thank You, and A New Chapter for Vocal Virginia
The Board of Directors of Vocal Virginia shares that today, June 13, we bid farewell to Heather Orrock as she steps down from her role as...
heather5178
Jun 131 min read


Understanding the Changes at the Office of Recovery Services
We know many in our community have heard about proposed changes to the Office of Recovery Services (ORS) at the Virginia Department of...
heather5178
May 232 min read


Winter 2025 Newsletter
Join Us for Our 2025 Annual Conference “Strength in Uncertainty: Growing Mental Health Resilience!” In 2025, we are thrilled to celebrate...
martin71674
Mar 312 min read


February 21, 2025 General Assembly Advocacy Blog
The Virginia General Assembly’s 2025 regular session is nearing its close, with adjournment set for Saturday, February 22, 2025. Thanks...
martin71674
Feb 212 min read


February 7, 2025 General Assembly Advocacy Blog
Thank you for your unwavering advocacy and support as Vocal Virginia strives to create lasting change in mental health policies and...
martin71674
Feb 73 min read


January 24, 2025 General Assembly Advocacy Blog
We are nearly three weeks into the 2025 General Assembly session, and Vocal Virginia is hard at work tracking several bills that could...
martin71674
Jan 242 min read


Legislative Tracking 2025
A list of bills Vocal Virginia is supporting, opposing, and monitoring. This list will be updated every Friday through the end of the...
martin71674
Jan 171 min read


Mental Health Advocacy 2025 Press Conference Announcement
Dear Advocates, Mental Health Virginia, NAMI Virginia, Vocal Virginia, and Voices for Virginia’s Children are excited to announce we will...
heather5178
Jan 142 min read


Fall 2024 Newsletter
In Memoriam: Bonnie Neighbour It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Bonnie Neighbour, a true champion of peer education,...
martin71674
Dec 20, 20242 min read


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...
heather5178
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Summer 2024 Newsletter
Recovery Month: Walk for Recovery, APPR, Member Spotlight, and More! SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION'S RECOVERY...
martin71674
Sep 30, 20242 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"...
martin71674
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Winter 2024 Newsletter
Advocacy Update, 2024 Annual Conference, Member Spotlight, and More! DIVESITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE Hello Vocal Virginia! The...
martin71674
Mar 28, 20242 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...
martin71674
Mar 14, 20241 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...
martin71674
Mar 8, 20242 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...
martin71674
Feb 23, 20243 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...
martin71674
Feb 9, 20243 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...
martin71674
Jan 26, 20242 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...
martin71674
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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