Events
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
~ C.S. Lewis
Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community
Every September, National Recovery Month celebrates people in recovery from substance use and recognizes the dedicated workers who provide services to this community. Please join Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services for our scheduled events to raise awareness, encourage those in need, and celebrate recovery!
All events are free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. No RSVP required.
Revive Training
Saturday, August 31 and
Saturday, September 14
9am-12pm
Dorey Park Farmers Market
2999 Darbytown Rd., Henrico VA 23231
Naloxone Training
Overdose Prevention Supplies
Medication Disposal Kits
Prescription Lockboxes
Information on Treatment Resources
Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover and Richmond Present
Regional Recovery Day
Monday, September 30th
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Henrico Sports and Entertainment Center
1 All Star Boulevard
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Agenda
Doors open 12:30
1:00 Welcome
1:10 – 1:40 Speaker, Dr. Andreas Bienert, Masters Center for Addiction Medicine
1:45 – 2:45 – Speaker, Dr. William Lynch
2:45 – 3:30 – Resource Fair visiting
3:30 – 4:15 – Panel of people with lived experience
4:15 – Closing
Doors close at 4:30
Recovery 101
Everything you need to know about Substance Use Disorder and Recovery. This is a Free & Open meeting. All are welcome!
Narcan and REVIVE Training Available!
Time: 1PM-2PM
Location: Various, as noted below
Contact us for more information: 804-750-4680 or [email protected]
Topics of Discussion
- Medication assisted treatment
- Recovery resources local to Henrico
- What is a certified peer recovery specialist and the value of lived experience
- Current substance trends and treatment
- Tolerance vs Dependence
- Multiple pathways to recovery
- SAMHSA’s eight dimensions of wellness
- Helping a loved one with Substance Use Disorder
Libbie Mill Library
2100 Libbie Lake East Street
Henrico, VA 23230
Tuesday, September 10th
Tuesday, October 8th
Thursday, November 7th
Tuesday, December 10th
Fairfield Library
1401 N. Laburnum Avenue
Henrico, VA 23223
Wednesday, August 28th
Wednesday, September 25th
Wednesday, October 23rd
Bounce Back with AcuWellness
Community members (18+) are welcome to participate. No RSVP needed. You will be asked to sign a consent form when you arrive.
1st Wednesday of each month at 12PM
Richmond Medical Park, 2010 Bremo Road, Suite 122, Henrico, VA 23226 (Room 3)
3rd Wednesday of each month at 12PM
Woodman Location, 10299 Woodman Road, Glen Allen VA 23060 (Conference Room C)
4th Friday of each month at 2pm
East Center, 3908 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA 23223 (Room 119)
AcuWellness is a 5-needle protocol which is a specialized form of acupuncture. It uses 5 thin, sterile, single use needles placed on different points to each outer ear. The needles are generally left in place for 35 to 45 minutes. This protocol helps ease stress, improve balance, clarity, relaxation, and more.
Revive Training
Please call 804-727-8515 to request a Revive! Virtual Training class through Henrico Area Mental Health and Developmental Services.
“Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community”