Local Recovery Resources

REACH is the mental health education initiative spearheaded by VOCAL (Virginia Organization of peers Asserting Leadership).  VOCAL is dedicated to developing a diverse statewide coalition of peers, providing voice for individual empowerment, fostering a peer-driven mental health system.

REACH is made possible through funding to VOCAL from the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services ( DMHMRSAS) .  Donations to REACH and VOCAL are tax deductible.

REACH offers training in WRAP , the Wellness Recovery Action Plan, which was developed by Mary Ellen Copeland.  WRAP is a multi session training that assists peers to take charge of their lives and their mental health.  Since we use WRAP , we spend a lot of time discussing recovery principles .  Sessions are open to peers, providers and support persons.  To see when the next WRAP session is being held in your area, click on WRAP Sessions.

CELT Leadership Academy is a three-day training designed to give mental health peers important tools for successful leadership and the skills to make your voice heard. Many programs, facilities and localities, including your own, want peers to join their boards, committees, and work groups to improve mental health services and focus on high quality services. Community Services Boards and local Human Rights Committees are required by Virginia law to include peers in their activities. Many peers may not know their rights and need someone to help educate them. The Leadership Academy was designed to give you the skills to meet any of these challenges.