Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans Western Region Conference
Join Maryland's Commitment to Veterans on April 17th for their 2019 Western Region Conference at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone, MD. This year’s Western Region Conference will cover several topics concerning veteran behavioral health from challenges of female veterans to Traumatic Brain Injury. CEU's are available. Registration is required.
Run as One in DC – April 13th
Run As One is a unique engagement opportunity where members of Team Red, White & Blue, Team Rubicon, and The Mission Continues, along with members of their community and veteran supporters come together for a day of solidarity to showcase how exercise, community, and inclusivity combine to combat mental health challenges. The local Run As One even will be held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 13. Participants will begin gathering at 8:30 a.m. at the American Red Cross (1730 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006) and head toward our starting point on the National Mall at 9 a.m. There will be 2 options to accommodate all interests, including a 3-mile run and a 2-mile ruck/walk. Registration is required.
Opioid Epidemic Workshop with Congressman David Trone
A workshop hosted by Congressman David Trone to discuss ow the opioid epidemic has affected residents of the 6th Maryland district and the steps to combat addiction. The workshop will feature a panel discussion of leading experts in the field. There will also be representatives from local and regional organizations who will provide resources and information regarding the opioid epidemic.
Break the Silence: A Conversation About Suicide Prevention
Join EveryMind, Adventist HealthCare, Holy Cross Health, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Suburban Hospital and Healthy Montgomery for a community dialogue on suicide prevention. Learn about how you can help your family, friends and neighbors who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide and/or a mental illness. The webinar will include a hopeful story of recovery from a suicide attempt survivor and a brief presentation on steps you can take to help someone who may be in distress from a local expert on suicide prevention. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Apr 3, 2019 1:00 PM in Eastern Time. Registration is required.
NAMI Homefront Now Offered Online!
NAMI Homefront is a class for families, caregivers and friends of military service members and veterans with mental health conditions. The course is designed specifically to help these families understand those challenges and improve their ability to support their service member or veteran. Online modules of the courses are now being offered. Registration is now open form the April 15th course.
Army Veteran Overcomes TBI, Climbs Again
March 2019 is Brain Injury Awareness Month. ServingTogether Blog. March 8, 2019 is a re-post of a blog article by Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center DVBIC. This blog is part of the A Head For the Future initiative by DVBIC which provides resources to help the military community prevent, recognize and recover from traumatic brain injury (TBI). ARMY VETERAN OVERCOMES TBI, CLIMBS AGAIN. After being diagnosed with a TBI, U.S. Army veteran Elana Duffy began physical therapy and started noticing improvement. Now, she’s a better rock climber than ever before. Read the full article and watch Elana's story on YouTube.
Thank You for Your Service Screening & Panel
Please join Soldierfit HQ and Hospice of Frederick County for a special one time showing of Thank You For Your Service on March 29th at 5pm at Soldierfit Frederick. There will be a private screening followed by a panelist discussion by resident experts and moderated by Danny Farrar. This is a free event open to the public. Registration is required.
Suicide Prevention Event with Kevin Hines
March 18, 2019 from 11:30 - 1:00 pm. Kevin Hines Survived Jumping Off The Golden Gate Bridge. Now, He’s Helping Others Avoid Suicide. This event is FREE and open to the public. Depression, delusions, paranoia—these conditions drove Kevin Hines to attempt suicide, but he survived. Today Kevin is on a mission to help others, traveling the world to speak about suicide prevention and mental health, telling his story to help others stay alive. Registration is required.
Community Partners’ WinterFeast
Veterans, family and friends are invited to the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center Community Partners' Winterfest event on Saturday, March 2nd from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Community Resource & Referral Center in DC.
Caregiver Resources Lunch & Learn March 21st
This workshop will cover resources for individuals who are caring for military service members and veterans. Topics will also include warning signs that a military service member or veteran may be in crisis. A discussion of resources will include Coaching into Care, the VA Caregiver Support Program, as well as State and Nonprofit resources. Presenter: Dana Burl, MA, Director of the Outreach and Advocacy Program at the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. Thursday, March 21st 12:00-1:00 PM.