Vehicle Donation Needed Do you have a van you would like to donate? PAY PAL IS NOW WORKING!! WE APPRECIATE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE SUPPORT! Mental illness is a treatable disease, yet in a society that tolerates prejudice and discrimination against persons living with mental illness, treatment is often not sought. The Heart of Virginia Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation formed in response to the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. The Heart of Virginia Foundation offers charitable and educational opportunities to promote emotional well-being through the arts and to fight the stigma of mental illness. Currently we operate within three major branches:
Our Center for Integrated Arts consists of a combination of traditional fine and performing arts, as well as, healing and meditative art. The idea is to create a multi use space that can be used to develop community programs as a means of wellness and prevention to promote healthy emotional and psychological states and to expand our understanding of the cultural and human condition in a world that is quickly out pacing itself. The mission of the Center for Integrated Arts is to advance public awareness and increase opportunities for our community to experience the wellness and healing benefits of expressive arts and therapies. Group and Individual Programs will be person-centered and accommodate special needs. The center may incorporate and integrate existing programs and organizations that are in alignment with or mission, as well as, offer new programs that will allow for organic growth a greater understanding of sustainable living in the 21st century and beyond. Opportunities will include, art and music therapies, fine arts education and instruction, performing arts, media arts, healing arts, physical arts, meditative arts, drama, dance, live performances, exhibits, support groups, mentoring programs and various other community activities
Music for Mental Health Live music tours promoting education and awareness of mental health issues and well being programs. Current projects include: Stigma Tour (College Campuses USA) & in Partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, The Heart of Virginia would like to announce plans are in the works for “The Wounded Warrior American Hero’s Tour". The Heart of Virginia Foundation has enlisted the help of Southern Rocks God of Thunder, Artimus Pyle of Ronnie Van Zant’s Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Lynard Skynard, on Drums and a rotating cast of some of the finest southern rockers including members of the Greg Allman Band, Blackfoot, the Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, and many more. Details will be posted as the tour dates are finalized. Music 4 Mental Health
Neighborcore combats community deterioration by promoting community service project participation by individuals with mental health conditions in an effort to reach out to neighbors in a time of need and to enhance self-worth by contributing to our communities. Direct community outreach will include, but not be limited to the victims, first responders, families and communities of violence and trauma; community revitalization projects; vocational mentoring programs; and Campuscore.Campuscore, a division of Neigbhorcore, will promote public service projects as an outreach to high school and college campuses geared to inspire you leaders to emerge beyond complacency and become self-empowered active members of their community.
Campuscore specifically provides mental health awareness and education to students. We believe with better education and acceptance of mental illness, students will more likely seek/suggest treatment when needed. |
