DCOE Psychological Health & TBI Summit
September 19-21. This is an online, virtual event that will connect health care professionals, researchers and academicians involved in all aspects of psychological health and traumatic brain injury. Free to attend. CE credits available. Registration required.
Building Networks of Support for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) SMVF Technical Assistance (TA) Center will host a webinar that highlights three examples of VSOs and other veteran initiatives that are partnering with the community to better serve the behavioral health needs of veterans and their families: (1) The George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, (2) the Cohen Veterans Network, and (3) the Student Veterans of America. Participants will learn how they can work together with these organizations and others to strengthen their community’s network of support. Registration is required.
Registration for the DC VA Mental Health Summit 2017 Extended to Aug. 18th
The Mental Health Summit will bring together key stakeholders and community partners with the goal of enhancing access to mental health services and addressing the mental healthcare needs of Veterans and their family members. This year's theme will be "Justice Involved Veterans". Registration is required.
Chat ‘n’ Chew with Martinsburg VA Medical Center Transition & Care Management Clinic
The Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Transition and Care Management (TCM) Post 9/11 department will be hosting a series of Chat ‘N’ Chew discussion groups; to better understand the changing and unique needs of Post 9/11 Veterans and their families.
New Virginia Military and Veteran Legal Resource Guide
Attorney General Mark R. Herring today launched the Virginia Military and Veteran Legal Resource Guide, a new tool to help Virginia servicemembers, military families, and veterans utilize the unique legal protections, rights, and resources available to them under the law. Volunteer attorneys from the Office of Attorney General spent more than a year developing the new guide which is available at www.VaMilGuide.com and will be distributed in hard copy and electronically in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, veterans' service organizations, and more.
Loudoun Launches Coordinated Entry System
Loudoun County's Continuum of Care has launched a Coordinated Entry System (CES) Intake Line for homeless services for emergency shelters, homeless prevention and diversion and rapid re-housing. CES Intake Line is available at (703)777–0420 from Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM.
NAMI’s Ask the Doctor Webinar: The Opioid Epidemic
On August 10, at 5 p.m. EST, NAMI’s Ask the Doctor Webinar will take an in-depth look at America’s opioid epidemic with Dr. Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia. Registration is required.
SMVF TA Center Webinar: Update on the VA’s New Activities and Direction
Monday, August 14th from 2:00-3:00 pm. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been taking rapid steps forward in strengthening the accountability, accessibility, and quality of behavioral health care for veterans. This webinar will explore some of the emerging changes and provide participants an overview of unfolding policies and programs that will impact the behavioral health care of veterans. Registration is required.
The American Red Cross is Hiring
The American Red Cross is seeking qualified candidates to serve as the Red Cross Assistant Station Manager of the Walter Reed Office in Bethesda, MD. The position is full time. […]
Armed Service Arts Partnership Summer 17′ Classes and Performances
The Armed Services Arts Partnership offers free classes and workshops in storytelling, writing, and improv for veterans, service members, and their families. A few of their upcoming classes and workshops include: […]