Infinity Speaks Veteran Resource Day
September 27th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the VFW Morningside 6527 in Morningside, MD. Resources include VBA Claims assistance, suicide prevention, minority veteran outreach, transitional housing assistance, employment assistance and more.
HillVets Lead Program Accepting Applications
HillVets LEAD. the premier public policy and leadership program for veterans in the United States is looking for dedicated individuals looking to spend up to 3 hours a week for 12 weeks improving their skills alongside some of our Nation’s most sought after leaders. Individuals will join a lifelong “fireteam” of 6 who will push each other to success. The program is accepting applications for participation now thru August 30, 2019.
Volunteers Needed for Capital Caring
Want to make a difference? The Capital Caring Volunteer Team is looking for volunteers to visit military service members who are receiving hospice services and conduct small, informal ceremonies for them. This is a perfect volunteer opportunity for veterans and active duty service members looking to help fellow veterans.
Martinsburg VA Mental Health Summit
Join the Martinsburg VA Medical Center on Tuesday, August 20th from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for their annual Mental Health Summit. This year's event is focused on Suicide Prevention and Access. Veterans, Service Members, family members, DOD partners and local community group representatives are invited to attend. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 6th.
Participants Needed for Non-Drug Clinical Trial for Depression
The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is seeking participants for a new non-drug clinical trial for depression associated with concussive Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The purpose of the clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of rTMS to improve depressive symptoms in service member with a history of concussive TBI.
Operation Tohidu Offering Male MST Retreat
Melwood Veterans Services’ Operation Tohidu is holding a pilot session for male military sexual trauma (MST) survivors September 9 – 13, 2019. Applications are now being accepted. There is no cost to attend and it is open to veterans across the country, however, space is limited to 15 people. Please check out or their Facebook page for more information, to register or to donate. For additional information please contact Travis Rahill at trahill@melwood.org or (301)599-4550.
Melwood Launches abilIT Pilot Program
Melwood, one of the nation’s largest employers of people of differing abilities, is embarking on an innovative new project to provide cybersecurity and wraparound professional development training to injured veterans and people of differing abilities. The “abilIT” pilot program launches early next year in Arlington, VA, and is actively recruiting for its inaugural class. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from the abilIT program, visit https://www.melwood.org/abilit for more details, or contact Program Coordinator Patrick Finley at pfinley@melwood.org.
Technology Drive for Veterans
Northern Virginia Technology Council is proud to partner with AbleVets and Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce to collect new and used technology to donate to Tech for Troops (T4T). Ten sites in Northern VA and Washington DC will be accepting donation drop offs now through July 26th (see full post for locations.) All donations are tax deductible. Tech for Troops is a non-profit based in Richmond, VA, whose mission is to bridge the digital divide for Veterans and their families. Donations to T4T are refurbished and provided free of charge to Veterans in need, who also can receive IT training and job opportunities.
VA Women’s Health Transition Training
Tuesday, July 23rd at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Montgomery County. Join AMVETS and the VA for a women Veteran-led training covering topics such as Transformed VA Culture, Range of VA Women's Health & Mental Health Services, VA Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment and much more. This training is for active duty service women who plan to transition to civilian, Reserves, National Guard or veteran status in 2019 or 2020. It is also open to any female veteran who has not enrolled in VA medical care. Registration is required.
Troops to Teachers
Join USO-Metro and Project Next S.T.E.P. for an information session with Troops to Teachers. Thursday, July 31st from 6:00-8:00 pm at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir. Learn about the certification process and how you can continue to serve after your military career. Open to transitioning active duty service members including Guard and Reserves.