- Op-ed: We don't have enough mental health professionals In the 72 years since May was first proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Month, there has never been a time when so many in Virginia and the country are suffering from anxiety, depression and other basic mental health conditions.
- 2021 Profile of Virginia's Uninsured Check out new data about Virginians who are uninsured (tables, maps, narrative report). These data are useful to learn who is uninsured in Virginia by income range, where they live and other demographics.
- Conquering the Consequences of COVID-19 VHCF now is launching Conquering the Consequences of COVID-19 (CCC-19), a multipronged initiative to help address the shortage of mental health services in the health care safety net.
- Uninsured? The American Rescue Plan makes private health insurance more affordable than ever. Enroll now through August 15! Visit EnrollVA.org, or call 1-888-392-5132, for help understanding plans on the Marketplace.
- COVID-19 Resources Learn more about the COVID-19 resources available for those needing help during this healthcare emergency and for healthcare professionals and others providing healthcare services.
- VA COPES is now available to all Virginia residents who may be struggling to cope with the effects and circumstances (such as isolation, fear, grief, and anxiety) around COVID-19.
- Behavioral Health Hub This listserv serves as a venue for the behavioral health community to share new resources, tips, and thoughts related to the delivery of behavioral health services and self-care during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Ad Promoting Medicaid VHCF has a special marketing campaign underway to promote Medicaid in Southwest Virginia, funded by BalladHealth. This campaign video shows how Virginia Medicaid helps Tim from Buchanan County.
- Virginia Health Care Foundation Awards $1.8 Million in Grants to Increase Access to Health Care These grants will increase access to medical, dental, and behavioral health care services for uninsured and medically underserved Virginians, and help eligible uninsured Virginians obtain state-sponsored health insurance.
- Make Life Great as a Psych NP! Check out VHCF’s Psych NP scholarship program – full scholarships for nurse practitioners to obtain a post-Graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
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All Virginians ages 12 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Click here to learn more.
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Those needing health insurance will have a NEW opportunity to purchase it through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace during a special open enrollment period until August 15, 2021.
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648,000 Virginians have no health insurance.
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More than 123,000 Virginians have obtained health insurance via VHCF.
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Virginia’s Health Coverage for Adults: Now is a great time to apply for comprehensive health coverage through Medicaid. Applications are accepted 365 days a year. Call 1-855-242-8282 for eligibility information and application instructions or visit www.coverva.org.
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VHCF has helped more than 344,000 uninsured Virginians obtain Rx medicines.
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VHCF funding has supported more than 3.5 million patient visits.
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Registration is now open for live, virtual SignUpNow workshops! To be added to the SignUpNow email list to receive workshop updates, please email signupnow@vhcf.org.
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VHCF is the largest funder of Virginia’s dental safety net.
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VHCF offers full scholarships for NPs to obtain a post-master's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Click here to learn more.
VHCF touches the lives of thousands of Virginians every day.
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