Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans Eastern Region Conference
Maryland's Commitment to Veterans would like to invite you to register for their Eastern Region Conference to be held June 25th at 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina. Topics this year include, military culture awareness, veteran benefits and as well as Opioid use in the Veteran population. In addition there will be a homeless services panel, and a panel of experts to discuss aging as it relates to veterans and their families. lunch provided as well as 5.5 CEU's for anyone who indicates their interest on registration. Registration is required.
Run for EveryMind 5K Run/3K Walk
EveryMind is proud to host Run for EveryMind again this year at Rockville Town Center. We host this event every year because our mission is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness and reduce the stigma that is often associated with mental health challenges. Through Run for EveryMind, we strive to educate the community while providing an opportunity to engage in a positive, healthy activity that promotes good mental and physical health. Join us this year for a fun, fit event for a wonderful cause! Registration is now open! We are forming a VETERAN TEAM this year. Find out more!
Project Horse Empowerment Center Programs for Veterans
Project Horse offers accessible and engaging paths to wellness, post traumatic growth, reintegration to civilian life and family re connection. Programs are offered pro-bono to veterans and their families. Located in Purcellville, Virginia in Loudoun County.
PTSD Awareness Month Blog Post
In honor of June as National PTSD Awareness Month, the Department of Veteran Affairs' National Center for PTSD has published several blog posts to help educate and raise awareness around PTSD. This post looks at the signs and symptoms of PTSD and helps you to determine, Is it PTSD?
Year of the Veteran: Creativity, Healing, and Well-being
Join the Institute for Integrative Health on June 19th from 6-8pm for the Year of the Veteran: Creativity, Healing, and Well-Being. The event will also celebrate the launch of the Maryland Micro-Credential for Creative Classrooms' Veteran Ready Community Arts Provider Training course.
SMVF Opioid Addiction: Increasing Access to Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
Service members and Veterans are often treated with prescription opioid medication for pain relief from their service-related injuries. Recognizing that there is an increased risk for abuse and addiction, implementing evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies are critical. This webinar will address best practice methods of preventing opioid abuse, treating those experiencing addiction, and supporting service members and Veterans in recovery. Wednesday, May 29th from 1:30-3:00pm. Registration is required.
Free Dental Care for Veterans
Aspen Dental is offering free dental care for veterans on their Day of Service, Saturday, June 8th from 9am-3pm. There are several participating dental practices all over the National Capital Region. Appointments required. Beginning May 1st you can call 844-ASPEN-HMM to find location and make appointments.
Maryland’s Commitment To Veterans Southern MD Conference
Join Maryland's Commitment to Veterans (MCV) and the team from Melwood Veteran Services' Operation Tohidu for this year's MCV Southern Maryland Conference. This year’s Conference will cover several topics concerning veteran behavioral health from various perspectives. Lunch will be provided, and an additional 5.75 Continuing Education Units will be available to all attendees who indicate this on the eventbrite registration. This event is being held at the Operation Tohidu Retreat grounds. Participants will have the opportunity to tour the facility. Wednesday, May 15th from 8:00AM - 4:00PM. The event is free but registration is required.
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.
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.