The Impact of Loss on Our Military Community
This free workshop will be held Wednesday May 10 from 7-9pm in Gaithersburg, MD. Hosted by Hospice Caring.
The Veteran & Military Spouse Entrepreneur & Resource Event – May 24
The American Legion, The GCO Consulting Group and The Veteran Market are excited to announce our upcoming Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneur & Resource Event at the American Legion Post 176 in Springfield, VA on May 24th. Admission for Veterans, National Guard, Active Duty, Spouses, Caregivers and additional family is FREE.
Save the Date – Annual VA Mental Health Summit 9/12/17
This year’s summit will focus on Justice Involved veterans. We hope to bring together mental health providers from the community and the VA, along with select members of law enforcement, including judges and police. Registration is open and required.
Veterans History Project Panel Discussion on Effects of PTSD, May 24
The Veterans History Project and National Institute of Corrections explore the effects of PTSD on crime and recidivism. At noon on Wednesday, May 24, a panel of renowned experts will speak on the effects of PTSD on veterans and how the Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) support those who have run afoul of the law by proving appropriate treatment. The panel, in honor of Memorial Day and in anticipation of National PTSD Awareness Month, will be held in room 119 on the first floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Tickets are not needed but RSVP is required. Reservations may be made by sending an email to ahub@loc.gov.
CBH Health Enrolling Participants for Depression Study
Enrollment for a clinical research study on depression is currently underway. Those interested should contact Daniel Coyle at 240-297-4710.
DC VA Town Hall Meeting May 3rd
The American Legion invites all D.C. area veterans and their family members to a town hall meeting 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, inside of the auditorium at the VA Hospital, 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, D.C. to discuss their VA care.