Mindful Resilience Training for Trauma Recovery – July 13-15
Veterans Yoga Project will be holding a Mindful Resilience Training for Trauma Recovery workshop July 13-15 in Arlington, VA to teach yoga instructors or mental health clinicians Mindful Resilience, an evidence-informed, clinically-tested yoga program that was developed specifically for veterans recovering from posttraumatic stress and other psychological difficulties. Standard registration is $425. But they have scholarships available for active duty and veterans.
NVLSP DD-214 Upgrade and Medical Retirement Clinic – July 20
DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs is hosting the National Veterans Legal Services Program for an information session on DD-214 Upgrades and Medical Retirement, followed by individual consultations with licensed attorneys. If you have questions about your discharge status or whether you qualify for medical retirement, come out and join us! Friday, July 20th 9am – 3pm at 441 4th Street, NW, Suites 1114 & 870 North Washington, DC. Call 202-724-5454 for an appointment.
Veterans Resource & Recognition Day in Frederick
Come out to this year's Frederick Veterans Resource & Recognition Day on Wednesday, July 11th from 9:00am -2:00pm. The event is being held at the Frederick Senior Center and will feature veteran resources, lunch and Keynote speaker The Honorable George Owings, III - Maryland Secretary of Veteran Affairs. This is a free event. This event is in collaboration with the Frederick County Veteran's Engagement Board (CVEB).
Armed Services Arts Partnership Seeking Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities available at Armed Services Arts Partnership who helps veterans, service members and military families reintegrate into their communities through the arts.
The Joy of Not Thinking
ServingTogether Blog. June 27, 2018 by Curt Wooford, MA. The Joy of Not Thinking - installing your off switch. Twice a month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Check back every two weeks for the new featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.
Veteran Spousal Support Group starting July 24
Virginia Department of Veteran Services Virginia Veteran and Support will be starting a Veteran Spousal Support Group every 4th Tuesday of the Month Beginning July 24, 2018 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Fairfax DVS Office (9990 Fairfax Blvd, Suite 120, Fairfax, VA 22030). Spousal Support Groups are facilitated by veteran family members and are designed to address the needs of veteran spouses and caregivers by providing a relaxed and confidential environment to share post-military and transition experiences with other spouses.
One Day Boots to Business | Reboot Workshop – July 26
Community Business Partnership will be hosting a One Day Boots to Business | Reboot workshop on Thursday, July 26 from 8 am - 5 pm at the American Legion Post 180 in Vienna, VA. Cost is FREE and lunch is provided. Open to all members of the military community, veterans and their families members.
FREE Yoga at the Cohen Clinic
The Steven A. Cohen Clinic Military Family Clinic at Easterseals will be holding FREE yoga sessions for veterans and military families. No cost. Child care provided. Free onsite parking and metro accessible! Space is limited. Register to attend the upcoming sessions!
Honor Flight DCA is seeking Volunteer Guardians – Training Session July 17
DCA Honor Flight is seeking Volunteer Guardians. Interested in becoming a Guardian? Formal training is required. Next training session will be Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 pm at Shirlington library in Arlington, VA.
Pathfinder Employment Workshop – July 17
Pathfinder in conjunction with Deloitte will be holding a FREE Employment Workshop open to all transitioning service-members and their families. Tue, July 17, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the USO Warrior & Family Center at Fort Belvoir. Registration is required.