GMU Military, Veterans, & Families Initiative
Veterans struggle with alcohol and drug use problems at higher rates than non-veterans. Some of these struggles are linked with higher rates of PTSD and other disorders. In this installment of the “Veterans’ Lived Experience” webinar series, George Mason’s Military, Veterans, & Families Initiative is partnering with the Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation are partnering to bring you personal stories of struggle with substance misuse, as well as resources and help from Dr. Patti Ferssizidis, a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in substance use disorders prevention and treatment.
Veteran Zoom Chronic Pain Support Group
We want to let everyone know about the US Pain Foundation’s new group for military and veterans. This group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month and will be facilitated by Katie Benson, Coast Guard veteran and trained U.S. Pain Foundation leader.
Virtual Tips & Techniques for Job Application Process
Get help from the USO on Virtual Tips & Techniques for job application processes! It is facilitated by the Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network.
Free-Home-buyer Workshop
Join Coldwell Banker Realtors and learn the ins and outs of buying your first home or your second home!
VETOGA Yoga with Nahaku McFadden
VETOGA’s mission is to provide yoga, meditation, and healing arts to military, veterans, first responders, their families, and communities. Come and bring a friend to this monthly no cost yoga class! After class, members of VETOGA go to Starbucks Van Dorn for coffee, tea, and community. Please join them to meet fellow veterans, military, military spouses, first responders, and those who support the military community.