Martinsburg VA Mental Health Summit
Join the Martinsburg VA Medical Center on Tuesday, August 20th from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for their annual Mental Health Summit. This year's event is focused on Suicide Prevention and Access. Veterans, Service Members, family members, DOD partners and local community group representatives are invited to attend. Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 6th.
Operation Tohidu Offering Male MST Retreat
Melwood Veterans Services’ Operation Tohidu is holding a pilot session for male military sexual trauma (MST) survivors September 9 – 13, 2019. Applications are now being accepted. There is no cost to attend and it is open to veterans across the country, however, space is limited to 15 people. Please check out or their Facebook page for more information, to register or to donate. For additional information please contact Travis Rahill at trahill@melwood.org or (301)599-4550.
Mindfulness and EFT Workshops
USO Warrior & Family Center at Fort Belvoir will be holding Mindfulness and EFT workshops on Tuesday, August 6 and September 3 from 6 - 8 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir.
Mind-Body Skills & Affirmation Stone Workshops
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is offering two wellness workshops for veterans and military families on Saturday, July 27th. Join them at 9:30 am for a Mind-Body Skills Workshop facilitated by the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces. Stay and take part in the Affirmation Stone Workshop that begins at 10:30am. These events are free and the clinic has plenty of free parking and is metro accessible. Please register to attend.
Welcome Home Benefits Fair
Saturday, July 27th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Join a host of government and community partners together as they offer assistance to all veterans and transitioning service members. This is a free event. Registration is recommended.
NOW ENROLLING: NAMI Homefront Online
Registration is now open for the NAMI Homefront Online Program. NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session program for family, friends and significant others of military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families understand what the Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life transition, PTSD and other mental health conditions.
Introduction to Hero Dogs
Would you like to learn more about Hero Dogs? Are you interested in volunteering*? Are you a veteran or first responder who may be interested in applying to receive a service dog? This presentation is for anyone who is interested in learning more about Hero Dogs, whether as a potential applicant, volunteer, donor, or other supporter. July 21st from 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM ET. Registration is required.
Talk Saves Lives @ Cohen Clinic – July 10
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals will be holding a Talk Saves Lives workshop - a brief introduction to Suicide Prevention on Wednesday, July 10 at 7 pm at their office in Silver Spring, MD. A brief introduction to suicide prevention. Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we all can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.
EFT, HeartMath & Mindfullness with the USO
Join the USO Warrior & Family Center at Ft. Belvoir on Tuesday, July 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm to learn short, effective Mindfullness, HearthMath & EFT practice; three powerful techniques proven to remove stress. You may reserve up to 6 tickets per family. Parents must stay with their children throughout the event.
Understand PTSD Treatment
Health care providers across the nation know that treatment for PTSD works. Learn about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from Veterans, clinicians, and family members. Hear it from the experts on the AboutFace website.