What do you want?

I have many ideas for topics and wide ranging possibilities for this blog but I'm curious as to what you might be looking for in this interactive forum. Suggestions?

CVAB Vibe?

We've been busy here at CVAB. We saw over 120 new faces in January with a total of 508 individuals stopping by CVAB. To continue the numbers parade, CVAB had 1595 total visits...we're hosting a bunch of people.

I'm not sure what people expect when they visit CVAB. I know those who have a stereotypical view of people with mental illness might be surprised by what they find.

What do you expect when you head toward CVAB? What do you find?

February Recovery Component--Peer Support

CVAB supports all forms of Recovery. We look to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA) National Consensus Statement on Mental Health Recovery as one of our guidepost for Recovery.

"Mental health recovery is a journey of healing and transformation enabling a person with a mental health problem to live a meaningful life in a community of his or her choice while striving to achieve his or her full potential. " SAMHSA

Each month we discuss one of the 10 supporting components. The February component is Peer Support.

Peers play an invaluable role in your recovery process. Peers can assist and engage you. They can also share experiences and teach new skills. Building supportive relationships provides a sense of belonging and helps to establish your roles in the community.

We would be interested in your thoughts on this topic or how peers are supporting you and your wellness and recovery.

Welcome!

Welcome to the CVAB Online Community Blog. This is the beginning of what we hope becomes an active part of our community. Please join the discussion and tell us what you think!