Mental Health America Roanoke Valley (MHARV)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

The Board of Deacons has again this year approved mission work in support of the Mental Health America Roanoke Valley (MHARV).  The MHARV with the volunteer help of therapists, nurses and psychiatrists provide free psychiatry, counseling and pharmacy services to the working and non-working poor without health insurance.  The beneficiaries of these services are carefully screened to ensure eligibility and are asked to diligently participate and comply with their treatment.

1.  The MHARV runs a free mental health clinic for adults, provides advocacy for mental illness and runs support programs for children and adults impacted by mental illness.
2.  Mental illness is real, common and treatable.  It does not discriminate and impacts children and adults across all races and both genders.
3.  The MHARV holds an annual Walk for Mental Health (our 8th annual walk this year will be held on Tuesday May 15th at 6:00 pm) as our major fundraiser to enable us to continue providing the local free clinic and children’s programs.
4.  Our goal is to raise $56,000 to support these services.
5.  For every $1 we receive, we deliver $5 in care

There are three ways that RCPC members can be involved in our annual walk.  First, if you would like to join us in the walk, please see any of us and we will give you details (RCPC members Andy Agee, Chris Bryant Hugh Wellons and I all serve on the board of MHARV).  Second, please pray for the success of this walk and the many recipients of these services.  Lastly, if you feel lead to support this walk with a tax deductible donation, please make your check to MHARV and pass onto any of the members above or mail to: 2850 Fairway Forest Circle., Salem, VA, 24153.

Please contact me if I can answer any questions about this cause.

Yours in Christ,
Mark Derbyshire