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    • Personal Medicine
    • Announcement TypeOther
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      I will be hosting a Personal Medicine Class June 22! Come and join me as we work on our recovery! Registration is below!

    • Contact NameChristina Rhett
    • Contact Emailcrhett@nrvcs.org
    • Event Date2026-06-22
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    • LocationStatewide
    • ModeVirtual
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    • Employment, Meaningful Activity & Purpose in Recovery – Lunch & Learn
    • Announcement TypeOther
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      This interactive virtual presentation seeks to inform while discussing the value of purpose, employment, and meaningful activity while seeking and sustaining recovery. We will explore barriers to employment and strategies for support. Discuss ways to promote vocational goals aligned with the strengths and interests of the individual receiving support while using person-centered practices.

    • Contact NameBently Wood
    • Contact Emailbently.wood@rbha.org
    • Event Date2026-06-24
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    • LocationStatewide
    • ModeVirtual
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    • Kody Green Speakers Event & Community Resource Fair
    • Announcement TypeEvents
    • Announcement Description

      Experience an inspiring keynote by Kody Green—a nationally recognized advocate for mental health and recovery, motivational speaker, and Peer Support Specialist. In long term recovery from schizophrenia and substance use disorder, he brings firsthand insight as an author, podcast host, and community leader with over 3 million followers. Plus, connect with local mental health, recovery and wellness resources at our community fair, held before and after the keynote. Explore services, support, and guidance for yourself or loved ones. Presented in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and VCU’s Rams in Recovery.

    • Contact NameEmily Mcginley
    • Contact Emailmcginleye@aetna.com
    • Event Date2026-06-25
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    • LocationStatewide
    • ModeIn-Person
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    • MONTHLY PROBLEM GAMBLING LUNCH & LEARN A PREVENTION-FOCUSED LENS ON REDUCING GAMBLING HARM
    • Announcement TypeTrainings
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      Gambling Prevention in Virginia focuses on reducing the harms associated with gambling through education, early intervention, and community support. As gambling opportunities expand across the Commonwealth, prevention efforts aim to raise awareness of risks, promote responsible decision-making, and connect individuals and families with resources before problems escalate. These initiatives help strengthen public health, protect vulnerable populations, and support healthier communities statewide.

    • Contact NameVpgh @vcu Vpgh @vcu
    • Contact EmailVPGH_Support@vcu.edu
    • Event Date2026-06-26
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Recovery Blast

Thank you for all your efforts in the field of Recovery Services. The Recovery Blast is a list of recovery events and trainings across Virginia of interest to the Peer Recovery Specialist workforce. Recovery Blast provides up-to-date information on trainings and certification, recovery-oriented events, information on evidence-based practices, and other important recovery information related to the profession of peer support.

Announcements posted on the Recovery Blast do not indicate endorsement by DBHDS.

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