Central Region:

She has been a staff member since 1998 at a clubhouse where she has facilitated recovery and self-advocacy groups.

Jackie works for the Community Services Board in Richmond. 

She has a Bachelors and Masters in Psychology and is in the process of earning her Doctorate at VCU.  She is also on staff at DMHMRSAS in Richmond.

Maryalyce graduated from WRAP Facilitator Training in October 2004. 

She was a founding member of the first Bipolar support group in Richmond, Virginia.  She facilitated that group for 6 years and served on the board for several years.

She gives guest talks each year on subjects such as Humor and Healing, Building Blocks to Recovery, Traveling with your Illness, The Christmas Hassle and The Three H's: Hassle, Huddle, Handle.

Maryalyce conducts ecumenical worship services twice a month at St. Mary's Hospital's Behavioral Health floor, engaging the peers during the service.

For 15 years, she has gone to the Virginia General Assembly as an advocate for those who are mentally ill and are unable to speak for themselves.

She has been facilitating Jail Diversion groups in Chesterfield County. 

He is facilitating in Chesterfield County.