Calendar of Events

VBSC invites you to participate in the a discussion on ways to silence the inner critic and improve your positive self-talk. Studies suggest, positive affirmations can help us to respond in a less defensive and resistant way when we’re presented with challenging and painful situations. Positive statements and affirmations are designed to encourage an optimistic […]

This event is NOT in affiliation with the VB Strong Center. VBSC is NOT the host of this event.  NAMI’s Peer-To-Peer education program helps you to set a vision and goals for the future, connects you with health care providers, enhance your communication skills, develop your confidence for making decision, practice relaxation and stress reduction tools, learn about mental […]

Learn how to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for the New Year and ensure that you are actively taking steps to reach them. This program will be provided via Zoom platform. Registration is required prior to receiving the log-in information. Click here to register: Goal Setting Workshop NEW PARTICIPANTS: If you have not already participated in a […]

This event is NOT in affiliation with the VB Strong Center. VBSC is NOT the host of this event.   This event is brought to you by: Chesapeake Virginia Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Grab your lunch and learn some practical coping skills that can help you deal with life’s stressors at this virtual webinar!   The same training will be […]

This educational program is offered by NAMI and is not a sponsored event by the VB Strong Center. The program runs for 8 free sessions starting on Jan. 12 through Feb. 23, 2023 every Thursday from 6:30pm-9:00pm. The program is for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions and challenges. The […]

This psychoeducational class is sponsored by the VB Strong Center in collaboration with Diya Holistic Life Care. This session will discuss the role of Grief Recovery. In a season of grief, a person my benefit from additional support. It is never easy to heal from the loss of a loved one. Perhaps the most painful […]

This event is NOT in affiliation with the VB Strong Center. VBSC is NOT the host of this event.   NAMI’s Peer-To-Peer education program helps you to set a vision and goals for the future, connects you with health care providers, enhance your communication skills, develop your confidence for making decision, practice relaxation and stress reduction tools, learn about […]

Learn how to create and implement boundaries in everyday life to help protect your piece. While setting boundaries can be difficult if not impossible to learn. This program will be provided via Zoom platform. Registration is required prior to receiving the log-in information. Click here to register: Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace NEW PARTICIPANTS: If you […]

This event is NOT in affiliation with the VB Strong Center. VBSC is NOT the host of this event.   This event is brought to you by: Chesapeake Virginia Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Grab your lunch and learn some practical coping skills that can help you deal with life’s stressors at this virtual webinar!   The same training will be […]

This event is NOT in affiliation with the VB Strong Center. VBSC is NOT the host of this event. The National Alliance on Mental Illness “NAMI” Coastal Virginia is offering a Family Support Group: Free Mental Health Support Group for Family and Friends When: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays * 7:00pm to 8:30pm Where: Sentara Leigh Hospital 830 Kempsville Rd., […]

This educational program is offered by NAMI and is not a sponsored event by the VB Strong Center. The program runs for 8 free sessions starting on Jan. 12 through Feb. 23, 2023 every Thursday from 6:30pm-9:00pm. The program is for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions and challenges. The […]

This psychoeducational class is sponsored by the VB Strong Center in collaboration with Diya Holistic Life Care. In this session, we will discuss how to create a self care plan to help prioritize the concept of self-love. When you love and care for yourself, you make strategic decisions that will enhance and protect your life […]