Mental Health First Aid: Military/Veterans
ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind, will be offering two Mental Health First Aid: Military and Veteran Module 8-hour courses in May! We're partnering with the Prince George's County Government and Frederick Community College to provide these workshop FREE of charge to individuals or organizations working with or supporting the military and veteran community. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Webinar: Four Key Practices in Crisis Care & Suicide Prevention
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is pleased to support this webinar focused on strengthening community crisis systems and suicide care for SMVF through the implementation of four key best practices. This webinar will be highly interactive and will provide examples and resources to help participants better serve SMVF in their communities. April 30 from 1:00-3:00pm EDT. Registration is required.
Bunker Brews Tyke Night
Tue, Apr 30. Bunker Labs DC presents Bunker Brews: Tyke Night. Welcoming families and spouses to the for a special event at play gym Scramble to hear useful strategies on how to survive/thrive as both an entrepreneur AND spouse/parent to live a rewarding life. True Made Foods Founder/CEO Abe Kamarck and his wife Kristy will talk about the best practices/challenges of scaling a startup and raising a family. 4-6 PM, Scramble, Alexandria, VA, RSVP.
UMUC Military & Veteran Appreciation Fair
Join ServingTogether along with a host of veteran service organizations and the UMUC Career Services Team at this year's UMUC Military & Veteran Appreciation Fair. Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the UMUC Academic Center at Largo. Open to all service members, veterans and their families.
Best Practices for Grant Writing Success Workshop
Fairfax County invites you to "Best Practices for Grant Writing Success" on May 13 from 8:00-11:30a. This intensive workshop will strengthen your ability to craft a winning grant proposal, give you insight into different types of funding opportunities, and share resources for grant writing and nonprofit capacity building. This program is Free. Registration is required.
Discharge Upgrade & Medical Retirement Clinic
On Thursday, May 9th (9am - 3pm) @ 441 4th St NW - Suite #707N, the DC Mayor's Office of Veterans Affiars (MOVA) is hosting the National Veterans Legal Services Program DD-214 Upgrade Review and Medical Retirement Legal Clinic, conducted by licensed attorneys. If you have questions about your discharge status or whether you qualify for medical retirement, come out to this event. Appointments available and walk-ins welcome.
Project Horse Empowerment Center Open House
Project Horse Connect is hosting an Open House & Demo for clinicians and human services professionals on May 3rd from 1:00-4:00 pm. Discover equine assisted therapy & wellness, and learn about our new programs: Teen Suicide Crisis Intervention, a Wellness Women's Community and Recovery groups! RSVP by April 27th.
Key Transitions: Supporting the Behavioral Health of Women Veterans
Join SAMHSA SMVF TA Center for a webinar on the unique challenges women face as they transition from military service to civilian life and throughout each stage of their lives. Key Transitions: Supporting the Behavioral Health of Women Veterans will be held on May 7th from 1:30-3:00 PM EDT. Registration is required to attend this webinar.
LSNV Tax Debt Relief Clinic
Tax Debt Relief Clinic for filing IRS and VA Department of Taxation offers in compromise. If you owe taxes and can't afford to pay, you may be eligible to settle your debt. Attendees must be screened by no later than May 17th. Clinic being held by Legal Services of Northern Virginia.
SAMHSA Webinar Lesson Learned Suicide Prevention
SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center Presents: Planning and Implementation Progress Real Talk: Lessons Learned from Two Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenge Suicide Prevention Teams. Webinar: April 23rd, 12:00-2:00 PM EDT. Registration is required.