African-American Veterans History Day – Feb 28
In honor of African-American History Month: The Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs has partnered with DC Public Library to host: DC Veteran History: A Day of History and Service..
Mission: Healthy Relationships Couples Retreat April 12-14
The Virginia Veteran and Family support program presents a relationship enrichment workshop for committed couples who may be experiencing relational stressors to include Military Operational Stress perhaps from deployments, the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). There is no cost to participate in this workshop Hotel Room and Meals are provided.
Suicide Prevention Event with Kevin Hines
March 18, 2019 from 11:30 - 1:00 pm. Kevin Hines Survived Jumping Off The Golden Gate Bridge. Now, He’s Helping Others Avoid Suicide. This event is FREE and open to the public. Depression, delusions, paranoia—these conditions drove Kevin Hines to attempt suicide, but he survived. Today Kevin is on a mission to help others, traveling the world to speak about suicide prevention and mental health, telling his story to help others stay alive. Registration is required.
Opioid Addiction Seminar in Frederick March 13th
Come learn about strategies to fight opiod addiction through new research and theory in counseling, drug treatment and human compassion. March 13th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Check in begins at 5:30 pm. This event is being held at Mount St. Mary's University Frederick Campus. Registration is required.
Community Partners’ WinterFeast
Veterans, family and friends are invited to the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center Community Partners' Winterfest event on Saturday, March 2nd from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Community Resource & Referral Center in DC.
Exploring Identity with Women Veterans: Smart Phone Photography Workshop
Hylton Performing Arts Center still has space available at their Exploring Identity with Women Veterans Smart Phone Photography Workshop in March! This workshop series is FREE and open to Women Veterans.
Caregiver Resources Lunch & Learn March 21st
This workshop will cover resources for individuals who are caring for military service members and veterans. Topics will also include warning signs that a military service member or veteran may be in crisis. A discussion of resources will include Coaching into Care, the VA Caregiver Support Program, as well as State and Nonprofit resources. Presenter: Dana Burl, MA, Director of the Outreach and Advocacy Program at the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. Thursday, March 21st 12:00-1:00 PM.
Muster Across America Washington DC – Feb 19
Capitol Post and Bunker Labs DC bring you Muster Across America - Washington DC - this one-day gathering designed to showcase and connect military veteran & spouse entrepreneurs with their future investors and customers. The Muster DC provides the perfect environment for veterans to share their businesses with local experts, investors, and connectors to get feedback and create relationships with the Washington DC business community to scale their businesses and impact the region's economic growth.
VA Women’s Health Transition Training
The VA has launched a pilot Women's Health TAP program and will offer courses on a variety of dates at both the Pentagon and Joint Base Andrews. The women veteran-led training will cover transformed culture of the VA for women, women's mental health & health care at the VA, eligibility and enrollment and more. Servicewomen planning to transition to Civilian or Reserve/National Guard status within the next year are encouraged to attend.
Create a “HeART” for the WMAI Military Family Community Mural – Feb 9
Attention ALL military families, caregivers, mental health providers, arts organizations & community members! Help to support our military family members by decorating a pre-cut heart during Workhouse Arts Centers monthly Family Open Studio Day! The mural will be officially revealed on Armed Forces Day 2019 and travel to local military bases throughout the year!