Results from AmericaServes National In-Practice Review
If you didn't get a chance to attend the February 14th AmericaServes National In-Practice Review (IRP), you can download the slide deck, 2019 Transparency Report and watch the full video of the IPR. AmericaServes now has 17+ community-based networks stretching across 12+ states including the ServingTogether Provider Network serving military, veterans and their families right here in the National Capital Region.
African-American Veterans History Day – Feb 28
In honor of African-American History Month: The Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs has partnered with DC Public Library to host: DC Veteran History: A Day of History and Service..
Mission: Healthy Relationships Couples Retreat April 12-14
The Virginia Veteran and Family support program presents a relationship enrichment workshop for committed couples who may be experiencing relational stressors to include Military Operational Stress perhaps from deployments, the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). There is no cost to participate in this workshop Hotel Room and Meals are provided.
Suicide Prevention Event with Kevin Hines
March 18, 2019 from 11:30 - 1:00 pm. Kevin Hines Survived Jumping Off The Golden Gate Bridge. Now, He’s Helping Others Avoid Suicide. This event is FREE and open to the public. Depression, delusions, paranoia—these conditions drove Kevin Hines to attempt suicide, but he survived. Today Kevin is on a mission to help others, traveling the world to speak about suicide prevention and mental health, telling his story to help others stay alive. Registration is required.
Virginia Women Veterans Week – March 17-23
The Commonwealth will officially honor all women who served in the U.S. military during Virginia Women Veterans Week, March 17-23, 2019. This marks the second year that the state will devote a week to recognize the service and sacrifice of the more than 104,000 women veterans who call Virginia home. Virginia boasts the highest percentage of women veterans per capita of any state in America.
Student Loan Clinic
ServingTogether Network Provider, Legal Services of Northern Virginia is hosting a Student Loan Clinic on Thursday, February 28th at 6:00 pm in Fairfax, VA. Get free legal information about your student loans at this no cost event.
Opioid Addiction Seminar in Frederick March 13th
Come learn about strategies to fight opiod addiction through new research and theory in counseling, drug treatment and human compassion. March 13th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Check in begins at 5:30 pm. This event is being held at Mount St. Mary's University Frederick Campus. Registration is required.
Community Partners’ WinterFeast
Veterans, family and friends are invited to the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center Community Partners' Winterfest event on Saturday, March 2nd from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Community Resource & Referral Center in DC.
Exploring Identity with Women Veterans: Smart Phone Photography Workshop
Hylton Performing Arts Center still has space available at their Exploring Identity with Women Veterans Smart Phone Photography Workshop in March! This workshop series is FREE and open to Women Veterans.
Beyond the Resource Guide: Part One
ServingTogether Blog. February 14, 2019 a re-post of a blog article on Unite Us.com. Beyond the Resource Guide: Part One. "While a resource directory or guide may be one feature of care coordination – it’s simply that: a feature. If you’re looking to address the social determinants of health (SDoH), reduce healthcare costs (and prove it), or facilitate true care collaboration, then you need to explore a coordinated network approach."