Calendar of Events

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 […]

VBSC invites you to participate in a discussion to explore ways trauma survivors can support their healing outside of therapy. This session is a time designed to find ways to boost your confidence and reduce the tendency to feel consumed by how you are perceived by others. This program will be provided via Zoom platform. […]

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 event is NOT in affiliation with the VB Strong Center. VBSC is NOT the host of this event. About this event Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and work towards earning your Sewing Badge while making a drawstring bag. Supplies will be provided.  Multiple Dates available Registration required at the following link. Click Here to View […]

VBSC invites you to participate in a discussion to explore ways trauma survivors can support their healing outside of therapy. Your self-perception contributes to your self-identity and sets the stage for how others view you. What happens when your identity is lost? Explore the importance of a personal sense of identity. Learn how to reclaim […]

VBSC invites you to participate in a session for understanding, support, and information. Acknowledging, identifying, and understanding your strengths and how this impacts our self-worth. In this session we will discuss the process of identifying strengths, explore additional areas of growth, assessing possible or current narrative challenges, reframing thoughts of self-doubt, and implementing positive mantras […]

VBSC invites you to participate in a session for understanding, support, and information. Reactions to trauma can be much different than expected. Learn how trauma affects health, behaviors, relationships, work, and other aspects of life. Learn strategies to promote healing and recovery. Increase understanding of trauma while learning effective strategies to cope with emotions and […]

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., […]

VBSC invites you to participate in virtual session to practice mindfulness. This psychoeducational class is sponsored by the VB Strong Center in collaboration with Diya Holistic Life Care. This session is a set time designed to finding a way to move our bodies gently and with intention in chair yoga positions, as well as, mindfulness […]

VBSC invites you to participate in a discussion to explore ways trauma survivors can support their healing outside of therapy. Please join the VB Strong Center for a discussion on Burn-out prevention and tips for maintaining a healthy work life balance. With many changes happening around us on the daily it can lead to an […]