Decriminalization of Drug Use Webinar
NCADD-MD is doing a series of webinars related to decriminalization. Topic: Maryland Drug Courts. Speaker: Ellen M. Heller, Senior Judge. MD Drug Courts: The Evolution of Drug Treatment Courts: From Criminal Sanctions to a Health-centered Strategy
Make the Connection
The Make the Connection Mental Health Month website will provide resources to help guide Veterans and their family members and friends along their mental health journey. Whether a Veteran is looking to take the next step — or the first step — on their path to a healthier life, together we can let them know that mental health treatment works, and recovery is possible.
Veteran Hiring Opportunities with the FBI
Servicemen and women who join the FBI have the opportunity to work in one of the FBI’s many disciplines, from becoming a Special Agent to working in professional capacities that meet their interests and experiences. For additional information: https://www.fbijobs.gov/veterans
2021 Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Suicide Prevention Conference
On behalf of Dr. Matthew Miller, Director of Suicide Prevention, the Department of Veteran Affairs is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2021 Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Suicide Prevention Conference, to be held virtually May 18-20, 2021. This year’s theme, Make Every Connection Count: Putting the 7 Strategies for Suicide Prevention to Work, promotes a comprehensive approach to prevention, which uses evidence-informed programs, tools, and practices to foster connectedness, increase coping and problem-solving, create protective environments, and strengthen suicide care, among other efforts. Suicide prevention among our Service members, Veterans, and families is a top priority for the DOD and VA.
Montgomery County Veterans Collaborative
This meeting is open to any community organization working on behalf of Montgomery County veterans, active duty or their families and all Montgomery County individual residents who have an interest in the welfare of Montgomery County veterans, active duty members and their family members. The meeting is on May 19th from 2pm to 3:30pm. Questions or meeting info please contact WMD Program Manager, Jason Marshall jmarshall@every-mind.org
Frederick Veteran Support Network
This meeting is open to any community organization working on behalf of Frederick County veterans, active duty or their families and all Frederick County individual residents who have an interest in the welfare of Frederick County veterans, active duty members and their family members. The meeting is April 27th from 9am to 10:30am. Questions or meeting info please contact WMD Program Manager, Jason Marshall jmarshall@every-mind.org