Dog Tag Fellow Applications Being Accepted Thru April 19th
Application are now being accepted for the July 2017 fellowship program.
Mental Health First Aid: Military and Veterans – May 1
Serving Together, a program of EveryMind will be hosting an 8 hour Adult Mental Health First Aid training program with a focus on assisting military service members, veterans and their families on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm at American Red Cross Regional Headquarters (8550 Arlington Blvd. Fairfax, VA 22031). The workshop is FREE for military, veterans, their families and those who work or support them. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for attendees. To register, contact Christy Kenady at ckenady@every-mind.org or call 703-288-5355.
Employment Services for Aging Veterans Webinar April 13th
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) is hosting a webinar “Special Population Series: Employment Services for Aging Veterans” on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm ET. The webinar is free of charge but registration is required.
Military Service: A Woman’s Perspective – April 5th
This course will present first-hand information on the experiences of women who have served in the military from the Vietnam Era to the Global War on Terror. Registration is required.
Veterans Resource Fair April 4th – Ellicott City
An event to provide local veterans the opportunity to meet with more than 35 businesses and non-profit organizations dedicated to providing services, support and jobs to veterans. ALL veterans (active, guard and reserve) are invited to attend. 9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City 21042, 5-8pm.
NAMI – Adolescent PTSD Research Study
NAMI Maryland is seeking parents and guardians who are caring for a child who has been diagnosed with PTSD for a research study.
Minority Veterans Benefits Virtual Town Hall
An opportunity to have your questions asked and answered on benefits and services by a dynamic lineup of speakers from the VA. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 7:00 pm – 8:30 p.m. (EST). Registration is required.
Frederick Community Forum Night April 4th
An opportunity for local Frederick MD non-profit organizations to come together monthly for an educational networking event. Next meeting: April 4th from 5-7pm. Admission is free.
Veterans Symposium March 30th
Free Veteran symposium, panel and resource networking opportunity. Presented by Family Services, Inc. Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR FACILITY DOGS FROM HERO DOGS, INC.
Hero Dogs currently has facility dogs for placement to a qualified clinician or staff member in a residential or health care setting. Facility dogs “work” full-time at the facility under the care and supervision of a staff member to achieve specific treatment or program goals through animal-assisted therapy.