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.
Free Disabilities Benefits Review for Veterans
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals will be hosting a Free Disabilities Benefits Claims Review for Veterans. Wednesday, July 24th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Meet with a trained nationally accredited claims expert for 45 minutes to learn how to properly file a Fully Developed Claim for disability benefits. Registration 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.
Introduction to Hero Dogs
Would you like to learn more about Hero Dogs? Are you interested in volunteering*? Are you a veteran or first responder who may be interested in applying to receive a service dog? This presentation is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Hero Dogs, whether as a potential applicant, volunteer, donor, or other supporter. July 21st from 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM ET. Registration is required.
Mission Healthy Relationships
Virginia Veteran and Family Support is hosting a relationship enrichment workshop for committed couples who may be experiencing relational stressors to include Military Operational Stress, the effect of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is a free workshop. There is space for 20 couples. July 19-21 in Glen Allen, VA. Registration is required.
Veterans Curation Program Meet & Greet
The Alexandria Veterans Curation Program provides vocational rehabilitation and innovative training to recently separated veterans using archaeological collections administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Join them on Thursday, July 18th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Alexandria, VA for a Meet & Greet to learn more about this program.
Free Veterans Legal Clinic
The Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals and the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program offer free veterans legal clinics every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Easterseals in Silver Spring, MD. Talk to an attorney for free who can help you with your issues including veteran benefits, military discharge upgrade matters, family law and more. Open to veterans and military families. Appointments are required.
EFT, HeartMath & Mindfullness with the USO
Join the USO Warrior & Family Center at Ft. Belvoir on Tuesday, July 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm to learn short, effective Mindfullness, HearthMath & EFT practice; three powerful techniques proven to remove stress. You may reserve up to 6 tickets per family. Parents must stay with their children throughout the event.
Art and MindBody Skills at The Cohen Clinic
On June 22nd the Steven A Cohen Military and Family Clinic is offering two free workshops to military, veterans and their families. Join them for Mind-Body Skills Workshop facilitated by the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces, 6/22 from 9:00-10:00am and Art with Heart Workshop, 6/22 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Registration is required.
Opioid Overdose Response Training
The Steven A Cohen Clinic and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are offering a free Opioid Overdose Response Training, Friday, June 28th from 11:30am - 1:00pm at The Steven A Cohen Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring, MD. Take part in this free training where you will learn how to reduce unintentional, life-threatening poisonings related to the ingestion of opioids.