Vocal Virginia

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

September Community Q&A: COVID-19 and Mental Health
📅 September 24, 12:00-1:00 PM
💻 Virtual | Free
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CQACOVID92426

COVID changed more than where and how we received mental health support. It changed how we talked about mental health, how we connected with one another, and what many of us came to expect from our communities and systems.

Years later, what has actually lasted?

Join Vocal Virginia for our September Community Q&A as we take stock of the mental health landscape since COVID: what changed, what improved, what gaps became harder to ignore, and what we may still be carrying forward.

As always, this is a conversation—not a lecture. Bring your questions, observations, lived experience, and professional perspectives.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we talk about, experience, and respond to mental health.

08/26/2026

Vocal Virginia Southwest Virginia/Roanoke Area Community Conversation
August 27, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SWVA82726

Come be part of a conversation where stories are welcomed, experiences are honored, and every voice contributes to the bigger picture. Together, we'll reflect on what has helped, where gaps still exist, and what opportunities we see for building a stronger behavioral health system that supports recovery for everyone.

This is a chance to listen, learn from one another, and discover that you're not alone in your experiences. Your story can inspire new ideas, strengthen advocacy efforts, and help shape positive change for individuals and families across our communities.

08/25/2026

Somatic practice doesn’t always require a mat, special clothing, a quiet room, or a big time commitment. Sometimes it can be as small as one deliberate movement you can try almost anywhere.

This short from sheBREATH is a simple example of how subtle body-based practices can be.

Curious to explore more? Join us for This Makes Sense in the Body: https://tinyurl.com/SenseBody91726

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/20/2026

When I first started knitting, I mostly just needed something to do. We were deep into COVID-19 lockdown, and after redecorating every inch of my apartment, my hands were dying for something, anything, to keep them busy. Enter, needles and yarn.

Knitting, gardening, and other hands on, old-fashioned activities can be more than just relaxing—here’s what they can do for your brain, mood, and more.

08/19/2026

National Recovery Month is just around the corner! 🤩

Join the College of Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL) and People Organized for Wellness Empowerment and Recovery Coalition on August 25, 2026 at 2pm ET for an important conversation about the future of peer-led advocacy and recovery.

CBHL is bringing recovery powerhouses Paolo del Vecchio, Arc Telos Saint Amour, Fran Silvestri, and more to lead a powerful discussion on where peer-led advocacy is headed and how we can continue building a future shaped by lived experience, recovery, and community.

This event is free and open to all. Come be a part of the conversation! Register today: https://lnkd.in/dExuvZp4

08/18/2026

THIS THURSDAY!
Hampton Roads Community Conversation
August 20th, 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Virtual | Free
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CCR5-HR82026

Join us for a welcoming virtual conversation where every voice is valued. Connect with others who care about strengthening behavioral health and recovery services across Virginia while sharing your experiences, ideas, and hopes for the future. Together, we can learn from one another and help shape meaningful change in our communities.

Together, we'll create space to talk about:
✨ Your experiences navigating the behavioral health system
✨ Successes, challenges, and the moments that have shaped your journey
✨ What's working well in your community and where additional support is needed
✨ Ideas, hopes, and recommendations for strengthening behavioral health service