VetsRide is Now Available in DC
The Mayor’s Office on Veterans Affairs ("MOVA") is launching a pilot transportation program for District of Columbia veterans with the Department of For-Hire Vehicles. Program eligibility is restricted to veteran residents of Washington DC with an annual income of less than $30,000. Documentation evidencing eligibility may be requested by MOVA. The purpose of this program is to ensure that this population has access to the medical, educational, employment and other opportunities that they require.
Breaking the Silence Screening in DC
An Oral History of Oregon's LGBTQ Veterans and Service Members. A special screening of this film will be held in the Nation's Capital on Wednesday, July 18th at 7pm. Presented together in partnership by the Human Rights Campaign, the D.C. Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs, and the D.C. Metropolitan Police.
Webinar: Substance Use Disorders in the Zero Suicide Framework
Zero Suicide webinar: Tuesday July 10th, 2018 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM ET. This webinar will highlight innovative ways that health and behavioral health care organizations are changing organizational practices and providing improved care for patients with substance abuse disorders who are at heightened risk for overdose and suicide. Registration is required.
Free Yoga at the Cohen Clinic. New Dates!
The Steven A. Cohen Clinic Military Family Clinic at Easterseals will be holding FREE yoga sessions for veterans and military families. No cost. Child care provided. Free onsite parking and metro accessible! Space is limited. Register to attend the upcoming sessions!
VET Center Registration & Referral at the Library
Mondays through September at the Gaithersburg and Germantown Libraries the Silver Spring VET Center will hold walk in times for referrals and to get connected to the Vet Center and VA services. VET Centers provide quality readjustment counseling in a caring manner. The staff understands and appreciates Veterans' war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community. Services are free to eligible veterans and their families.
Barracks Row 4th of July Parade in DC
Join DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and walk the Barracks Row 4th of July Parade! 9:00-11:00 am July 4th.
Veterans Resource & Recognition Day in Frederick
Come out to this year's Frederick Veterans Resource & Recognition Day on Wednesday, July 11th from 9:00am -2:00pm. The event is being held at the Frederick Senior Center and will feature veteran resources, lunch and Keynote speaker The Honorable George Owings, III - Maryland Secretary of Veteran Affairs. This is a free event. This event is in collaboration with the Frederick County Veteran's Engagement Board (CVEB).
Armed Services Arts Partnership Seeking Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities available at Armed Services Arts Partnership who helps veterans, service members and military families reintegrate into their communities through the arts.
The Joy of Not Thinking
ServingTogether Blog. June 27, 2018 by Curt Wooford, MA. The Joy of Not Thinking - installing your off switch. Twice a month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Check back every two weeks for the new featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.
Midnight Pilgrimage for Veterans
Join Vet Church and the Veterans Spirituality Ministry at Washington National Cathedral for a late night pilgrimage at the Cathedral. Gathering outside the cathedral just before midnight, we'll undertake a journey of healing, connection, and blessing as we move into the building and are led in periods of silence and song, guided reflection and shared prayer. Those of all faiths and none are welcome.