Ending Soon: Take the 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey
Calling all active-duty, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, and military families! We want YOU to help use your voice to make an impact. As a proud supporter of the 2021 #BSFSurvey, ServingTogether knows your voice matters, and it can make a difference. When you take the survey, share your experiences as a part of the military family community and help inform decision-makers to make changes and create resources that will support you. Take the survey today and share your story.
MST Related Claims and Appeals
The Veterans Consortium announces the expansion of the Women Veterans Legal Assistance Program. Along with bi-monthly legal advice and referral clinics, they will now assist veterans with filing initial claims or appeals for VA disability compensation for conditions related to military sexual trauma. They can also assist male veterans.
Memorial Day in the DMV
Honor and Remember this Memorial Day. Take time to honor the brave men and women who served this country. See a list of events being held virtually and around the DMV.
ServingTogether Regional Expansion
Thanks to the support of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, ServingTogether’s Central Maryland Veterans Collaborative launched on Tuesday, May 11th, and will take place quarterly. Watch the recording of the launch event and learn more about the resources, programs, and trainings open to all Central Maryland Service Members, Veterans, and their Families.
Mental Health First Aid
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is partnering with ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind to offer a Virtual Military Mental Health First Aid Training. This 8-hour virtual workshop covers topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide, psychosis, substance abuse and more, especially how they relate to working with our military and veteran connected populations. The workshop is provided FREE for military, veterans, their families and those who work or support them.
Rock Creek Park Hiking, Boating & Wellness Event for Military Families
Join Blue Star Families, Leidos, and Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a free, family-friendly hiking, boating, and wellness event at Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park. Saturday, June 19th from 10AM-12PM EST. This event is open to military, guard, reserve and veteran families. Each registered guest will receive a complimentary backpack and water bottle. Paddle boat rentals will be provided free of charge to registered guests and every child 18 and under will receive a Buddy Bison stuffed animal from the National Park Trust!
Wills for Virginia Veterans
The Virginia Department of Veteran Services has partnered with The Greater Richmond Bar Association, McGuireWoods Law Firm and Capital One to offer a free virtual legal services clinic to Virginia Veterans. Do you need a simple Will, Power of Attorney, or Advanced Medical Directive? Register now to reserve your virtual appointment for May 20th!
Central Maryland Veterans Collaborative Regional Launch
Thanks to the support of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, EveryMind’s ServingTogether is pleased to announce that our care-coordination services and unique collaborative model are expanding into Baltimore and the Central Maryland region.
DC VETSRIDE IS BACK
The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs ("MOVA") is resuming the VetsRide transportation program for District of Columbia (DC) veterans. VetsRide is a partnership between Via, Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) and MOVA that provides convenient, affordable, and efficient transportation for Veterans in DC seeking educational, health, employment, food distribution, or housing services. Program eligibility is restricted to veteran residents of Washington DC with annual income less than $30,000 or recently unemployed. VetsRide participants will receive ten, one-way ride vouchers per month with the options of rolling over two unused vouchers every month.
Virtual Wills and Estates Clinic for Veterans
The Veterans Consortium’s legal clinic program is proud to announce their first virtual estate planning clinic for DC, MD, and VA veterans on Friday, April 16, 10-3 PM – by appointment only. To determine eligibility, you must contact TVC.