Thursday, October 15, 5:30-7:00pm
Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System
Juanita Morris, Ph.D., is a licensed
clinical nurse with more than 20 years experience providing evaluation and
services to Albemarle County Regional Jail inmates with mental
illnesses. Tom von Hemert is criminal justice planner for the Thomas
Jefferson area. Dr. Morris and Mr. von Hemert will discuss all aspects
of mental illness in the criminal justice system.
Thursday, November 19, 5:30-7:00pm
Ask the Doctor
Dr. David Moody is Medical Director for
Region Ten. Dr. Moody has many years experience working with people
with serious mental illnesses. Dr. Moody will join us
for an informal Q&A. This is your opportunity to meet the doctor
in a small group setting and ask all those tough questions you have been
struggling with.
Thursday, December 17, 5:30-7:00pm
New, Modern Western State Hospital
Plan are well underway for a completely new,
state-of-the-art Western State Hospital in Staunton. John Beghtol is
Director of Community Relations at Western State. Mr. Beghtol will
tell us what to expect, update us on current psychosocial programs at
Western State, and answer your questions about their program.