FSRV NEWS
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, drawing awareness to a huge and largely hidden problem. Domestic violence impacts everyone directly or indirectly, and many people are not sure where to turn for resource support. The SeniorNavigator Take Back Your Life Solution Center is focused on providing resources to help empower individuals concerned with domestic violence in later life. To learn more about a variety of resources to help yourself, a friend, a colleague or a client visit our Solution Center at http://www.srnav.org/tbyl/
September 12, 2012 - Family Service of Roanoke Valley’s accreditation status has been renewed by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of standards and quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have set high performance standards for themselves, and who have made a commitment to their constituents to deliver the highest quality services. COA is proud to recognize Family Service of Roanoke Valley (FSRV) as one of these outstanding providers. COA accreditation is an objective and reliable verification that provides confidence and support to an organization’s service recipients, board members, staff and community partners. The COA accreditation process involves a detailed review and analysis of both an organization’s administrative operations and its service delivery practices. All are measured against national standards of best practice. These standards emphasize services that are accessible, appropriate, culturally responsive, evidence-based, and outcomes-oriented. In addition, they confirm that the services are provided by a skilled and supported workforce, and that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Because COA reviews and accredits the entire organization, not just specific programs, the community can have confidence in the credibility, integrity and achievement of Family Service of Roanoke Valley. COA congratulates FSRV for its hard work and wonderful achievement, and is proud to include Family Service in its Community of Excellence.
SENIOR NAVIGATOR E-QUICKTIP: August 2, 2012
Social Security: What Every Women Should Know
Social Security plays an important role in providing economic security for women. Over the years, the level of Social Security protection for women has been strengthened for widowhood, divorce, and disability. Women need to be aware of benefits and other aspects of the Social Security Program.
Click on the link below to learn what every woman should know about Social Security.
http://www.virginianavigator.org/sn/social-security-what-every-woman-should-know/article-30153.aspx
Professional advice from one of Family Service’s licensed counselors about coping with the tragedy in Colorado:
Video: The shootings in Colorado can affect all of us,
even though we're thousands of miles away.
The June 1, 2012 First Fridays at Five has been CANCELLED,
but we sincerely thank all of the great folks on our Board and Staff who signed up
to support this terrific event! Have a great weekend anyway!
Mental Health America is proud to continue its tradition of celebrating "May is Mental Health Month", which began in 1949 to raise awareness of mental health conditions and mental wellness for all. This year, they are addressing these important issues through two themes: "Do More for 1 in 4" is a call to action to help the 1 in 4 American adults who live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition and the fact that they can go on to live full and productive lives. The second theme, "Healing Trauma's Invisible Wounds",
focuses on the impact of traumatic events on individuals and communities.
It centers around asking the person-based question: "What happened to you?"
For more information, please visit: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/may
Camp Treehouse
Carilion Clinic Hospice, in partnership with Family Service of Roanoke Valley, is pleased to announce Camp Treehouse,
a weekend camping experience for families who have lost a loved one. Applications are now being accepted.
Who: children ages 4-16 and their parents or guardians
When: June 30 - July 1, 2012
Where: Skelton 4H Education Center
Cost: $50 per person or $150 per family of 4 or more
Format: the program will utilize a Group Format for ages 4-6;
ages 7-12; ages 13-16; and two adult groups.
Contact: Family Service of Roanoke Valley’s Intake Specialist at
540-563-5316 ext. 3014
A Patrick Henry High School student explains how his
service-learning experience in the Teen Outreach Program with
Family Service of Roanoke Valley has had a positive impact on his life.
http://youtu.be/sny2E-bRI-w
Global Youth Service Day is just around the corner, and Family Service of Roanoke Valley, the lead agency for this event in Virginia,
invites the community to support this great effort and
participate at one or more events this year!
This year’s theme is Children’s Health and Welfare, with an emphasis on
Bullying Prevention, Obesity Prevention, and Safe Teen Driving.
Friday, April 20: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will kick-off the weekend’s activities. The blood drive will take place at
Tanglewood Mall from 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Saturday, April 21: Multiple volunteer service learning projects will address these themes:
Health and Nutrition
Hunger and Homelessness
Go Green: Help the Environment
Children’s Health and Welfare
Restoring Your Community
Animal Activists
Education and Awareness
Bullying Prevention and Awareness
Veterans and Senior Citizens
…..and much more!
Saturday’s feature event will be a Bullying Prevention and Awareness Walk from 12:00pm-3:00pm at Patrick Henry High School Track and Field. The goal is for volunteers to complete 365 laps around the track!
The post service celebration will be held at the Patrick Henry High School Track from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The celebration will feature free food, games, face-painting, awareness activities and great music provided by
Jammin’ JJS! The Roanoke Times' Paparazzi photographer will also be there
to take "red carpet photos" of event participants!
To register for any of these activities or to learn more about the event, please visit www.fsrv.org/gysd
FSRV is proud to partner with WSLS-10 to present Global Youth Service Day 2012 on Friday and Saturday, April 20-21. Check out our ad here!
Global Youth Service Day 2012
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Here are 30 ways to promote children's well-being this month:
http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/calendar_eng.cfm
Openings now available in Adult Survivor Group
Family Service of Roanoke Valley (FSRV) currently has openings in its Adult Survivor Group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse; FSRV is the only agency in the state that provides this type of therapy. The Adult Survivor Group is a Yalom-based, professionally-led process group for individuals of both genders who experienced childhood sexual abuse. The focus of the group is on here-and-now issues involving triggers, relationships, trust, self-concept, self-care and lifestyle. For details or to request service, please call FSRV's Intake Coordinator at (540) 563-5316 x3014, or call Vinnie Dabney, the Adult Survivor Group Coordinator, at (540) 563-5316 x3020.
First Fridays at Five!
Family Service of Roanoke Valley is very pleased to have been selected to receive proceeds from this Summer's First Fridays at Five/Fridays on Franklin concert series! Please visit the First Fridays website for details about this Summer's event dates and band lineup. See you there!
http://www.firstfridaysroanoke.com
Family Service of Roanoke Valley Welcomes New Full-Time Staff
Family Service of Roanoke Valley (FSRV) is pleased to announce that Polly Sheffield Roberts, Ph.D., LPC, is now a full-time staff member. Polly is trained as a mental health therapist, and is experienced with providing faith-integrated counseling when the client desires. Polly joined our staff in April, 2010 when Interfaith Counseling Services (formerly the Pastoral Counseling Center of Roanoke Valley) merged with FSRV, and we’re fortunate that she has decided to share her skills with FSRV’s clients on a full-time basis.
Roanoke Community Health Needs Assessment
Family Service of Roanoke Valley Welcomes New Staff Members
Family Service of Roanoke Valley is pleased to welcome some new
members to its staff: Jenny Lee, Director of Development and
Communications; Bonnie Prillaman, RN, Supervisor of Home Care;
Jennifer Miller, Intake Coordinator; Taniko Belt, Home Care Aide;
Ashley Claytor, Home Care Aide; Marianne Ebert, Youth Development;
Lee Ann Reich, Youth Development; Vanessa Thomas, Youth Development;
and Monika Anderson, Youth Development.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley Visited by National Teen Outreach Program Office
Roanoke, VA- Family Service of Roanoke Valley will be visited on Thursday, September 29 by Wyman’s Teen Outreach Program (TOP), a national program for teens that has proven to be highly effective after 30 years of operation. Wyman’s TOP program, renowned for its impact on teen pregnancy and dropout prevention, is currently being administered in over 400 organizations and schools in the United States. The purpose of the Wyman visit to Roanoke is to evaluate Family Service’s TOP as a candidate to become a national TOP replication site.
Project Back on Track- Substance Abuse Program For Adolescents Accepting Referrals for 2011-2012
PROJECT BACK ON TRACK: 2011-2012
A Collaborative of the City of Roanoke, Family Service of Roanoke Valley and the Carilion Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
WHAT?
Project Back on Track is an evidence-based program proven to effectively address adolescent substance use, which offers FREE intensive and comprehensive services to Roanoke City youth, who are struggling with the challenges of substance abuse. Through funding from the Department of Criminal Justice Services, the City of Roanoke will purchase services from the Carilion Clinic and Family Service of Roanoke Valley to implement the interventions that define this program model. Leading the collaborative effort in 2011-12 is the Carilion Clinic’s Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The goals of the program are to achieve long term recovery from substance use. Adolescent substance use disorders require a comprehensive, multi-systemic approach to address not just the substance use, but also the underlying causes and relevant factors that contribute to the problematic use of alcohol and/or drugs among teens.
WHO?
City of Roanoke youth ages 12 – 17 can be referred to the program.
Appropriate referrals are youth with a substance use disorder whose wellness is deemed sufficient to benefit from intensive outpatient substance use services. A court-connected juvenile may be referred, if there is no history of violence with a weapon.
WSLS 10’s Global Youth Service Day
Sponsored with Family Service of Roanoke Valley
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Roanoke, VA-Family Service of Roanoke Valley (FSRV) joins over one hundred organizations around the world in sponsoring the 23rd annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) taking place on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Global Youth Service Day is the largest volunteer initiative in the world and the only day of service dedicated to children and youth. Students from throughout the Roanoke Valley join millions of youth in the US and in 120 other countries who have planned community service projects and special events. Read more
Drug Court Video Honored with Telly Award
The video “The Arrest is Only the Beginning: How Virginia Drug Courts Succeed” recently won a Bronze Telly award in the category of television documentary. Founded in 1978, the Telly is the premier prize honoring outstanding local, regional and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, web commercials, videos and films. Read more
The 7th Annual Southwest Virginia Regional YADAPP Leadership Conference will take place April 2nd. Register today!
The 7th Annual Regional Youth Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP) Leadership Conference will take place on Saturday, April 2 from 11:00am-4:30pm at Northside High School. Stay for the Rachel’s Challenge Rally at 5:00pm and the 2nd Annual Bandfest beginning at 7:00pm. For more information and to register for the event, go to www.pc4y.org. The registration deadline is March 23.
Volunteer for Global Youth Service Day: Saturday, April 16
Make a difference in your community. Volunteer for WSLS 10’s Global Youth Service Day. Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest service event in the world. Join 600 Roanoke Valley youth, ages 12-25, and take part in a project for GYSD this year. Families are also encouraged to participate, but volunteers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. On April 16, 2011 you have an opportunity to give back and transform your community by engaging in a day of service. This year’s theme is Bullying Prevention and Awareness. Read more.
Project Back on Track Addresses Growing Trend of Marijuana Use in Teens
Family Service of Roanoke Valley has adopted the country’s most promising approach to treating teenagers’ dependence on marijuana – the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach – recognized by SAMHSA as the most hopeful treatment method to use on an outpatient basis with teenagers, especially when combined with the type of case management offered at FSRV. (SAMHSA is the national agency, overseeing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). This counseling + case management method is embedded within FSRV’s Project Back on Track, a partnership with Carilion Clinic that combines access to psychiatric care and FSRV’s services. Read more...
New Parenting Classes to be Offered at FSRV by Children's Trust
Start Date: March 31, 2011
Length: 8 week course
Day and Time: Thursday 6:00-7:30
For Whom: Parents/Guardians of children ages 6-12
Cost: Free
For more Information: please contact Maria Ferrell at 344-3579
Family Service of Roanoke Valley Receives Grant from the
Katherine Nelson Fishburn Foundation Fund
Roanoke, VA- Family Service of Roanoke Valley has received a grant of $1,000 from the Katherine Nelson Fishburn Foundation Fund of Foundation for Roanoke Valley. The grant will provide case management and counseling services to older adults and their families.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley is a dynamic, multi-service United Way agency serving a diverse population of clients by providing critical services to Roanoke Valley residents since 1901. Organized around the mission of strengthening individuals, families and communities—FSRV offers a broad range of Counseling, Older Adult Services and Youth Development Programs on a sliding fee scale to ensure accessibility to all. The expertise FSRV has gained through 100+ years of experience serving the needs of individuals and families leaves the agency in a unique position to provide information and practical solutions to the challenges we face in our community.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley Presents the 21st Annual Teen
Outreach Program Plus and Positive Action Banquet to Honor Local Youth and Their Commitment to Serving Others and the Community
Roanoke, VA- Family Service of Roanoke Valley (FSRV)presented the 21st annual Teen Outreach Program Plus (TOP Plus) Banquet on Thursday, June 2 at 6:00pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church. The celebration honored the contributions that over two hundred TOP Plus youth volunteers have made to the Roanoke community during the 2010-2011 academic year.
The Teen Outreach Program Plus (TOP Plus) is a national program utilizing leadership development classes and community service-learning to lead youth of all ages toward productive decisions and positive behaviors. The program's goal is to promote youth leadership and academic achievement. Read More
Teen Outreach Program Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Day of Service
Students in our Teen Outreach Program met at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bridge to discuss their thoughts on how “All Can Achieve the Dream.” Please stop by CUPS at 1402 Grandin Road through January 24 to see their display of over 80 pieces of artwork created in honor of Dr. King and his vision of a brighter future for all people.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley is pleased to announce that our accreditation status has been renewed by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA’s commitment to maintaining the highest level of standards and quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have set high performance standards for themselves, and who have made a commitment to their constituents to deliver the highest quality services. COA is proud to recognize Family Service of Roanoke Valley (FSRV) as one of these outstanding providers. Because COA reviews and accredits the entire organization, not just specific programs, the community can have confidence in the credibility, integrity and achievement of Family Service of Roanoke Valley. COA congratulates FSRV for its hard work and wonderful achievement, and is proud to include Family Service in its Community of Excellence.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley currently has 2 employment opportunities for Mental Health Professionals: