Announcements

Virginia is holding their gubernatorial election this year. A candidate forum will be held in Richmond to allow Virginians an opportunity to hear gubernatorial candidates, Terry McAuliffe (D) and Ken Cuccinelli (R), platforms and ideas regarding mental health issues.

                            What: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Mental Health Issues
                            When: Monday, August 5, 2013 at 6:30 PM (to 8:30 PM)
                            Where: Oates Theater
                                          Collegiate School
                                          103 N. Mooreland Road
                                          Richmond, Virginia 23229

NAMI Virginia holds an annual NAMIWalks. NAMIWalks is a nationwide event being held in 83 communities around the country in 2013. It is the largest anti-stigma effort in Virginia and America. NAMIWalks is a community event that includes more than 100 Walk teams from across Virginia, live music, kid’s activities, food, exhibit booths and prominent recognition of sponsors. NAMI Virginia and VCU Department of Psychiatry are once again working in collaboration this year to make strides to advance the science behind mental wellness.

                              What: NAMIWalks Virginia 2013
                              When: Saturday, October 19, 2013 (Time to be announced)
                              Where: Innsbrook
                                           4951 Lake Brook Drive
                                           Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

The NAMI Virginia Open House in Southwest Virginia Survey is still open. If you have not taken it, please do. It will remain open until probably mid-August. 

                              Survey Link: NAMI Virginia Open House in Southwest Virginia

Thank you!

Ashley

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