SAMHSA Webinar on Creating Protective Environments Military, Veterans and their Families – July 18
Join SAMHSA for the second session in our Suicide Prevention Virtual Event Series, featuring Dr. Ajay Manhapra, Lead Physician of the Advanced PACT Pain Clinic at the Hampton VA Medical Center. This interactive virtual session will focus on creating environments that protect against suicide among service members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF). July 18 from 2 - 4 pm ET via webinar!
Great Resource for Military & Veteran Caregivers
The American Red Cross has Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) offers caregivers access to the highest quality peer support programs and services– online and in their communities– through collaboration with partner organizations, agencies and groups that share a commitment to reducing caregiver isolation.
Code of Support: Tickets to Nationals Game on July 21
Code of Support Foundation has 100 tickets to the Nationals Game on Saturday, July 21st at 7:05pm. Tickets are first come, first serve, based on availability and we ask that you commit to attending if you reserve tickets.
2019 Global Good Fund – Veteran Entrepreneur Leadership Development Program
The 2019 Global Good Fund Veteran Entrepreneur Leadership Development program has their open application period now thru August 31, 2018.
Suit Drive for Veterans and Military Spouses – Now until July 20
AbleVets is hosting a Suit Drive to support Veterans and military spouses during their transition to the civilian workforce. Now through July 20, we are collecting gently used professional clothing to be collected at various locations in Northern Virginia and the National Capital Region.
FREE Picnic honoring Veterans and their Families – July 7
Melwood Veteran Services will be holding a FREE picnic lunch honoring veterans and their families on Saturday, July 7 at Nottingham Land Farm. Along with a picnic lunch there will also be horse rides, hay rides, face painting and a scavenger hunt - all for FREE for veterans and their families.
The “S” Word Screening – July 11
Join EveryMind and our community partners for a screening of the film, The “S” Word.* In this award winning documentary, a suicide attempt survivor is on a mission to find fellow survivors and document their stories of unguarded courage, insight, pain and humor. Along the way, she discovers a national community rising to transform personal struggles into action. Wednesday, July 11 from 6 - 8:30 pm. Admission: $5.
Northern Virginia Veteran and Military Family Hiring Expo – Aug 28
Phase II Staffing and Consulting would like to invite you to attend the Northern Virginia Veteran and Military Family Hiring Expo! Tuesday, August 28 from 11 am - 2 pm at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport. Veteran and Military Family Support Organizations can also reserve a FREE vendor space at the event.
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.