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CO-OP Events
Welcome to the VOCAL CO-OP events page. VOCAL CO-OP trainings help leaders of peer-run programs develop their skills and strengths. If you'd like to be notified about future VOCAL events, we invite you to join our VOCAL CO-OP Newsletter.
Upcoming Events:
VOCAL CO-OP Training Institute Renewal, reconnection, and peer learning
October 20-23, 2008 A four-day training institute in grassroots mental health program leadership and nonprofit management skills. Held at the beautiful Seven Oaks Retreat Center. We look forward to coming together for a time of renewal, reconnection, and peer learning. Please save the dates. Coming soon: more information on training topics, event details, and how to register. A close and intensive
event, space will be limited to 45 people. We will have scholarships available
for leaders of VOCAL CO-OP member programs, and paid registration available for
others who would like to join us. Past Events:
Firewalkers Workshop May, 2008 Firewalkers is a new project at VOCAL that explores the theme of mental illness as a process of spiritual transformation, personal quest, and deep inner journey. Join us for an interactive workshop with listening, talking, sharing, and a short writing exercise to explore this theme in our lives. Led by the Firewalkers team, this workshop was held at the VOCAL Network Conference.
Coming Out VOCAL May, 2008 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Friends. A welcoming, safe space for anyone who wants to connect with other gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people and friends and supporters. This workshop is open to anyone who believes in gay rights and supports LGBT people. Join us for an informal, friendly gathering including some games and activities to get to know each other and some time to talk and share about our experiences with LGBT issues and the mental health system. Led by Cassandra Nudel, this workshop was held at the VOCAL Network Conference.
VOCAL & Recovery June, 2007 Find out how VOCAL is contributing to recovery, consumer advocacy, and system change. Learn about the consumer movement in your community and nationwide. Participate in an experiential recovery exercise. Led by Ann Benner, John Otenasek, Brian Parrish, and Byron Stith. Held at the DMHMRSAS Conference, Foundations of Recovery in Richmond.
Legislative Forum June, 2007 Group discussion of Virginia's legislative process and current legislative climate, and developing priorities for the 2008 legislative session. Led by Ray Bridge, Brian Parrish & Byron Stith. Held at the VOCAL Network Conference.
Book Launch for Bricks & Dreams June, 2007 A transformation guidebook on peer-run mental health programs in Virginia. Join us, get a free copy of this new guidebook, and learn about peer-run programs in the state. Led by Cassandra Nudel. Held at the VOCAL Network Conference.
VOCAL Annual Meeting June, 2007 Annual meeting led by the VOCAL Board of Directors. Two new Board members will be elected. VOCAL voting members may vote. Led by Clyde Hoy & Brian Parrish. Held at the VOCAL Network Conference.
Grant Proposal Budgeting May, 2007 Training teleconferences for groups preparing proposals for the Pathways Northern Virginia consumer-operated programs grants.
Leadership Retreat & Peer Program Summit October, 2006 A week of community, creativity, mentorship, and skill- building for peer programs. Full Scholarship available. Special guest trainers from Training for Change will lead interactive workshops on Strategic Planning, Mediation & Conflict Resolution, Board Development, Grant Writing, Board Succession & Recruitment, Financial Management, Program Outreach, Cultural Diversity, and... Read More
Coming Out VOCAL Safe Space for Exploring Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Transgender Issues at VOCAL August, 2006 Do you think VOCAL is a safe and welcoming organization for people who are gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender? Is this an issue you care about? Everyone is welcome – gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and everything in between. Workshop will include some activities or exercises, plus discussion circles for talking, sharing, brainstorming, planning, or just being together. Led by Cassandra Nudel & the VOCAL CO-OP. This workshop will be held at the VOCAL Network first annual consumer/survivor conference. To find out more visit the VOCAL Network website.
Your Leadership Compass Four Directions of Leadership August, 2006 Led by the VOCAL CO-OP. This workshop will be held at the VOCAL Network first annual consumer/survivor conference. To find out more visit the VOCAL Network website.
Herding Turtles How To Transform Your Group's Meetings July, 2006 One of our VOCAL CO-OP advisors used to say “trying to hold a great meeting, sometimes feels like trying to herd turtles”. Do you ever have this feeling? Are your group meetings productive and upbeat? Do you leave feeling energized and accomplish what you set out to do? Do the relationships in your organization feel vibrant and inspiring? Don't settle for meetings that are boring, frustrating, or less than constructive! Join us for a day of FREE hands-on training... Read more
VOCAL CO-OP Gathering Peer Program Gathering March, 2006 The VOCAL CO-OP Gathering is a day of peer-led workshops, trainings, discussion circles, planning teams, & creative activities. Free & open to all board members, staff members & volunteers of peer-run mental health groups in Virginia (newly-forming groups welcome!). We ran this gathering for the first time in 2006, and hope to do it again in future year. Designed & Led by Cassandra Nudel. Highlights from our first year include:
Art of Leadership Four Day Leadership Retreat 2005 A week of community, creativity, and skill-building for leaders of peer
programs in Virginia. Open to everyone involved in starting or running a
peer-run mental health program. Newly-forming groups welcome! Full scholarships
available. The retreat was held at a beautiful rural retreat center in central
Virginia. This retreat was planned to be creative, interactive, and
participant-directed. Here’s a few highlights from 2005:
Grant Writing, Dream Building & Organizational Development for Peer-Run Programs 2005 Roundtable discussion on building a consumer program. Ideas for facilitating and working together as a group. An introduction to grant writing brass tacks. Led by Ann Benner, Cassandra Nudel & Cynthia Power. Held at CELT advanced Leadership Academy.
The Art of Grantmaking An Intensive Grant Writing Laboratory 2002 The Art of Grantmaking is a free 5-day workshop for mental health consumers and consumer-run programs. We welcome people from all backgrounds and levels of experience to join us. In this collaborative workshop, we will work together as partners and classmates to develop projects, write grant proposals, and learn how to negotiate with funders. Over a period of four months, we will all work together to complete grant proposals for consumer-run programs. Using buddies and teamwork, everyone will help motivate and support each other through the grant writing process -- sharing ideas, experiences, and knowledge. We hope to make this program accessible, fun, and creative, while working together with seriousness of purpose and a strong commitment to meeting our goals. Designed & Led by Brian Parrish, plus training materials by Cassandra Nudel. Guest Presenters:
Fear of Filing Navigating the 501(c)3 Process 2001 & 2002 A free workshop designed & led by Brian Parrish. Workshop Topics included: Filing for tax-exempt status, The incorporation process, Federal and state requirements, Board, bylaw and non-profit requirements
Cookbook for Consumer Programs Recipes for Building a Peer-Run Program 2001-2002 A free workshops from the VOCAL CO-OP. Workshops were be held in Arlington,
VA and Lynchburg, VA. How to plan, start and run a consumer-operated center.
Designed and Organized by Brian Parrish, with guest presentations by Cynthia
Power, Ray Bridge & Will Ferris. Topics:
VOCAL CO-OP Presentations 2001 - 2005 Guest presentations about peer-run programs at statewide and regional conferences. Led by Brian Parrish, presentations sites:
All workshops on this page were made possible thanks to generous support from: The Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation & Substance Abuse Services. |
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