What is community education at FACES? We ask the experts and those with lived experience in all aspects of the mental health and wellness field to come speak so we can find peace of mind and have less stress when caring for our loved ones with a brain disorder. Better mental health outcome for all is our ultimate goal. Come check out our next community education is on Zoom on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 for from 7pm to 8:30pm.
SPEAKER INFO & BIO:
MHAV works to increase public awareness, decrease stigma and they make sure mental health issues are one the forefront of policy and legislative agendas. They also have programs for individuals who have experienced trauma, mental health or addiction challenges that incorporate recovery principles and encourage self-empowerment and model peer support practices. They also have a Warm Line to support and other wellness support. Jenny Sappington, Outreach Coordinator for the local MHAV, will inform us about all that MHAV has to offer.
Jenny has worked at Mental Health America of Virginia for 6 years, and the last 5 years as the Outreach Coordinator. She completed her Peer Recovery Specialist training in May of 2018, and has worked on the MHAV Warm Line ever since. Jenny’s outreach includes attending conferences, community events, speaking to other mental health groups, to name a few. When she is not working, Jenny enjoys making jewelry, playing games for hours with her family, doing improv, and seeing what new and wonderful things her sweet, dumb cat can get stuck in.
PASS IT ON! If you know someone who would benefit from this program, please pass long this information. You can call Jill at 804-370-7081 or email at facesorg1@verizon.net.
