Art and MindBody Skills at The Cohen Clinic
On June 22nd the Steven A Cohen Military and Family Clinic is offering two free workshops to military, veterans and their families. Join them for Mind-Body Skills Workshop facilitated by the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces, 6/22 from 9:00-10:00am and Art with Heart Workshop, 6/22 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Registration is required.
Opioid Overdose Response Training
The Steven A Cohen Clinic and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are offering a free Opioid Overdose Response Training, Friday, June 28th from 11:30am - 1:00pm at The Steven A Cohen Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring, MD. Take part in this free training where you will learn how to reduce unintentional, life-threatening poisonings related to the ingestion of opioids.
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!
PTSD & Traumatic Brain Injury: Differences between Male & Female Veterans
This cyberseminar will take place on June 18th from 2:00-3:00pm ET. The Cyberseminar will cover: a. The changes in the role of the female Veteran over time; b. The incidence of PTSD and TBI among Veterans and literature on sex differences; c. Discuss the findings of sex differences from this study among Veterans with PTSD and TBI and how this may affect treatment.
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?
The Mile Study Seeks Veteran Voices
George Washington University and the University of Bath have joined forces to conduct a study to explore post-9/11 Veteran stories and how their experiences, especially decisions those made in high stake situations, may impact their health behaviors and long term health. The Mile Study is currently seeking veterans who are interested in sharing the stories of their experiences in the military. If you are a Post 9/11 Veteran, at least 18 years of age and who has had an overseas tour please consider contributing to this study.
Vet Center Open Houses Throughout the DMV
Vet Centers across the country are celebrating 40 years with open houses and anniversary events. Alexandria, Washington DC and Silver Spring Maryland all have open house celebration events planned in June. Please join one or all of these 40th year Anniversary Celebrations.
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.