Prince George’s County Veterans Stand Down Nov 4
On Saturday, November 2nd Prince George's County will hold a Veterans Stand Down and Homeless Resource Day event. This event is intended for Prince George's County Veterans and persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The event will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Complex in Landover, MD.
Advocacy in Military Psychology Summit
The society for Military Psychology (Div.19 of the APA) and DCPA are sponsoring a two day summit on advocacy and Mil/Psych to be held at The Catholic University of America. Day one, will include panel presentations focusing upon Suicide prevention, Veteran transitions,Trauma, Moral injury,Leadership and additional topics designed to increase awareness of the vital role psychology plays in the Military. On Day two multiple community organizations will provide an overview of their work in advocating for Military and veteran issues. It is the hope that this summit will enhance awareness and increase learning of how we may best serve our active duty military and veterans. November 6th (7:30-5:00) and November 7th (8:00-3:00) at Catholic University, Washington DC. In Person and Webinar: Military, veterans, and spouses (FREE). Registration is required.
Service Dog Study Needs Veterans
The University Of Maryland School Of Nursing has partnered with Warrior Canine Connection to conduct a research study on how training service dogs might affect PTSD and stress in veterans with PTSD. The study is currently seeking veterans to participate by training service dogs for other veterans dealing with PTSD. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Engaging Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Through Faith-Based Partnerships
This webinar will provide information that will help participants to engage, educate, inform, and partner with faith-based leaders, non-profit organizations, and communities in support of and responding to the behavioral health needs of SMVF. It will provide information about how to access some of the important tools and resources available to equip us all to better form partnerships and serve SMVF and their caregivers. Nov 14, 2019 01:30 PM. Registration is required.
Defusing Anger Workshop
Join the American Red Cross and the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a Defusing Anger Workshop on Saturday, 10/26 at 9am in Silver Spring, MD. This workshop address the anger that can occur when service members, veterans and military families undergo stress. This is a free and confidential program that offers ways to work through challenges and build skills through small-group discussions and hands-on activities. Registration requested.
Frederick Community Health Fair 10/26
FREDERICK COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR - FREE. Saturday, Oct. 26 8:00 AM -3:00 PM. Great Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 East Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Medical screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, hearing, heart disease, hepatitis B & C, HIV/AIDS, lung disease, and vision, Flu vaccines and more. Presented by The Asian American Center of Frederick and Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH).
Brain Injury Services’ The Journey Conference
The Journey Conference is an annual conference hosted by Brain Injury Services for survivors, family members, and professionals in the brain injury community. At the conference, you'll attend sessions where local experts in the field of rehabilitation discuss practical strategies survivors can use in real life. Attending Journey is a great way for you to connect with other survivors and be educated on community resources available to you and your family as you work to find your “new normal.” Thursday, October 17, 2019 8:30am - 3:30pm. Registration is requested.
Resilience Movie Screening & Panel
Join Fusion Academy & its community partners for a FREE screening of the powerful and informative movie, RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope. Thursday, October 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Trillium Farm Gathering Center - The Home of Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA. Registration is recommended.
The Crash Reel Film Screening
Join Brain Injury Services for a one-night screening of The Crash Reel, the story of Kevin Pearce's snowboarding career and his inspiring comeback from a life-changing brain injury. Wednesday, October 16th at 7:30pm in Fairfax, VA. There is a cost associated with this event.
Veteran Peer Support Group
Veteran Peer Support Groups are facilitated by veterans and designed to address the needs of Veterans, National Guard and Reservists by providing a relaxed and confidential environment to share post military and transitional experiences with other veterans. Hosted by the Virginia Veteran and Family Support. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month beginning on October 1, 2019. 6:00-8:00 PM in Ashburn, VA.