Save the Date – Annual VA Mental Health Summit 9/12/17
This year’s summit will focus on Justice Involved veterans. We hope to bring together mental health providers from the community and the VA, along with select members of law enforcement, including judges and police. Registration is open and required.
Veterans History Project Panel Discussion on Effects of PTSD, May 24
The Veterans History Project and National Institute of Corrections explore the effects of PTSD on crime and recidivism. At noon on Wednesday, May 24, a panel of renowned experts will speak on the effects of PTSD on veterans and how the Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) support those who have run afoul of the law by proving appropriate treatment. The panel, in honor of Memorial Day and in anticipation of National PTSD Awareness Month, will be held in room 119 on the first floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C. Tickets are not needed but RSVP is required. Reservations may be made by sending an email to ahub@loc.gov.
CBH Health Enrolling Participants for Depression Study
Enrollment for a clinical research study on depression is currently underway. Those interested should contact Daniel Coyle at 240-297-4710.
DC VA Town Hall Meeting May 3rd
The American Legion invites all D.C. area veterans and their family members to a town hall meeting 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, inside of the auditorium at the VA Hospital, 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, D.C. to discuss their VA care.
Free Dentistry Day – May 6 – Leesburg
Residents in the Leesburg community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Neibauer Dental Care – Leesburg on Saturday, May 6. During Free Dentistry Day, a choice of one free cleaning, filling or simple extraction will be provided per patient on Saturday, May 6, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 1610 Village Market Blvd SE, Suite 130 in Leesburg.
Financial Wellness Symposium April 30th
A Free Financial Wellness Event in Gaithersburg on Sunday, 4/30 from 2-4:30pm where you will learn about various programs and services available to you to assist in improving your financial well being.
Veteran Public Forum May 16th
The Capitol Network Veterans Engagement Board will host a veteran public forum on May 16th at 1:30pm in Arlington VA. Let your voice be heard and be part of the process to improve the overall quality of life for Veterans.
Anne Arundel County Military Veterans Expo
Saturday April 22, 2017. 10:00am - 4:00pm, Annapolis High School. OPEN to YOU and the 53,448 veterans of Anne Arundel County… Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard veterans, family members & friends of veterans, and businesses that serve veterans!
Identifying Depression Reconnection Workshop April 24th
Presented by The American Red Cross on April 24th from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm. Free. Registration is required.
Caregiver Spring Event with Blue Star Families
Spring Craft Time for Caregivers. May 5, 2017. 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Alexandria, VA. Registration required.