Legislative Briefing on 9-8-8 Implementation
EveryMind held our annual Legislative Briefing on February 11th. Discussion focused on the transition of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number— 1-800-273-TALK— to 9-8-8, a much easier number to remember. Congressman Jamie Raskin, Congressman David Trone, State Senator Malcolm Augustine, Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz, and Keynote Speaker Dr. Richard McKeon (SAMHSA), along with hotline directors from around the state, discussed the importance of the initiative, challenges around implementation, and what we can expect when 9-8-8 goes live.
Janene McGee Champion for Change Award
Scholarship Opportunity for Professional Development for partners in the ServingTogether coordinated-network!
Matters of The Heart w/ Blue Star Families
Join Blue Star Families and Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan on Thursday, March 10th as they provide you with impactful, relevant, Heart Health information.
Volunteer Drivers Needed!
Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center needs Vehicle Drivers! The Volunteer Transportation Network provides no cost transportation to ambulatory Veterans for outpatient appointments at the DC VAMC. They serve those patients that have no means of transportation or have medical restrictions for driving.
Connect to Support with Vets4Warriors
Vets4Warriors, housed at the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center in New Jersey, is a one-of-a-kind 24/7 peer support network.
Operation Second Chance / Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock
If you are struggling or lost, Heroes Ridge at Raven Rock is a place you can always call home.
Red Cross is Hiring!
Currently Hiring! https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Silver-Spring-MD/SAF-IS-Regional-Program-Manager---Mobile_RC51839
New VBA Appointment Scheduling System is now LIVE!
Veterans can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with a claims specialist at the VBA regional office closest to them. Follow the link to schedule your appointment: https://vets.force.com/VAVERA/s/
Virtual Legislative Briefing on 9-8-8 Implementation
The phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline— 1-800-273-TALK— will be transitioning to 9-8-8. This easy to remember three-digit number will connect Marylanders and all Americans in emotional crisis to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors, opening the door to healing and hope. The transition to 9-8-8 will launch in July 2022 and is anticipated to triple call volume to existing call centers who have been doing this life-saving work for nearly two decades.
2022 Military Veteran Suicide Prevention Forum
Join Access Housing, Inc. Southeast Veterans Service Center for the 2022 Military Veteran Suicide Prevention Forum held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.