The Impact of Loss on Our Military Community
This free workshop will be held Wednesday May 10 from 7-9pm in Gaithersburg, MD. Hosted by Hospice Caring.
Military Spouse Career Event – May 2 & 3
Hiring Our Heroes will be hosting a Military Spouse Career Event at Marine Corps Base Quantico on May 2 & 3 featuring a networking reception and hiring fair.
Seas the Day: Veterans’ Outdoor Day – April 30
4S: Students Supporting Soldier pSychology presents Seas the Day: Veterans' Outdoor Day on Sunday, April 30 from 12 - 3 pm at the Thomas Temple Allan Boathouse in Charlottesville, VA. Free family event. RSVP 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.
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.
Red Cross Touch a Truck & Open House Event April 22nd
Bring the whole family and see all of the Red Cross Emergency Vehicles, fire engines, Fairfax County Bomb Squad, Dive Team, Marine Patrol, K-9 vehicles, and more. Take a tour of our Disaster Operations Center and enjoy games, food and fun and more.
Free Courses for Caregivers from VA and PsychArmor Institute
The VA and PsychArmor Institute have created a series of FREE courses specifically tailored to meet the needs of caregivers. These engaging and interactive courses are available on-line and on-demand.
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.
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.
Mission: Healthy Relationships – Lansdowne Resort & Spa
Virginia Veteran & Family Support proudly presents the Mission: Healthy Relationships retreat at the Lansdowne Resort & Spa in Leesburg on April 7 - 9, 2017. Registration fee of $25 per couple, but completely refunded after completion of the workshop. Call Brittany Jones at 540-671-8425 to register.