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Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Mental Health

  • Children’s Mental Health
  • Elections

By Voices for VA's Kids

Voices for Virginia’s Children and the Campaign for Children’s Mental Health are pleased to be partnering with NAMI Virginia and many other organizations to sponsor a forum on mental health topics for the two men seeking to become Virginia’s next Governor. Please join us on August 5th in Richmond to hear what they have to say!

Candidate Forum on Mental Health
The coalition of mental health organizations is sponsoring a candidate forum on mental health. This forum is an opportunity for citizens to hear from Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates, Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe, on their ideas and policy platforms for mental health issues.

When and Where
Monday, August 5th
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Oates Theater, Collegiate School (Richmond, Virginia)

Flyer
Click here for a flyer with detailed information including the address and event sponsors.

Map and Directions
Click here for a detailed campus map. Look for Building “A” on the map.
Click here for directions to the Main Campus of Collegiate School.

Parking
Click here for parking information. Look for the area on the map marked “Event Location” and the areas on the map in yellow marked “Parking”. Please allow ample time to locate a parking spot and arrive at the forum on time.

Registration
Click here to register!Registration is encouraged but not required.

Questions?
Contact Mary Beth Walsh mwalsh@namivirginia.org (804) 285-8264 x 204

Sponsoring Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics – Virginia Chapter
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Virginia Chapter
Brain Injury Association of America
Campaign for Children’s Mental Health
CHIP of Virginia & Parents as Teachers State Office
Collegiate School
DisAbility Law Center of Virginia
FACES of Virginia Families
Legislative Coalition of Virginia Nurses
Mental Health America of Virginia
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia
National Association of Social Workers – Virginia Chapter
Psychiatric Society of Virginia
Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance
Virginia Association of Community Services Boards
Virginia Association of Infant Mental Health
Virginia Association of School Nurses
Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness
Virginia College of Emergency Physicians
Virginia Counselors Association
Virginia Network of Private Providers
Virginia Organization of Consumers Asserting Leadership
Voices for Virginia’s Children
Virginia Sheriff’s Institute
Virginia Association of Area Associations on Aging
Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
Virginia Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
Virginia Coalition of Private Provider Associations

 


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