Conquering PTSD Event and Ride
Join American Heroes Motorcycle Association in partnership with Operation Engage America for a Conquering PTSD Event and Ride on Saturday, October 20th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Boonsboro, MD. This is a free event for Veterans, Military, First Responders & their families. Held at Shafter Mark, Main Street, Boonsboro MD.
Applications Being Accepted for The Platoon 22 Horse Experience
Applications are now being accepted for the November 2- November 4th Platoon 22 Horse Experience Program. The Platoon 22 Horse Experience is designed to provide Warriors the opportunity to become one with nature, network with other Warriors experiencing similar issues, PTS/TBI and most importantly, to connect with their own thoughts and emotions. No prior horse experience is necessary, just a willingness to feel better!
Behavioral Health and Suicidality in the Veteran Population
In honor of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the September 26th meeting of the Montgomery County Veterans Collaborative will feature a special presentation: Behavioral Health and Suicidality in the Veteran Population, presented by David Galloway, Western MD Regional Resource Coordinator for Maryland's Commitment to Veterans. Wednesday, September 26th from 2:00-4:00pm in Rockville, MD.
Free Yoga at the Cohen Clinic
Free yoga classes offered to veterans and military families at the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring, MD on Fridays from 12:00-1:00pm and on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am. Free onsite parking and free child care provided. Space is limited. Please register online.
Join ServingTogether at the Out of the Darkness Walk – Sept 29
Support ServingTogether: Connecting Veterans as we walk to fight suicide in the Out of the Darkness Fairfax Walk. Saturday, September 29. Registration begins at 9 am. Walk begins at 11 am. Event ends at 1 pm. We are joining the community of nearly 250k people walking in hundreds of cities across the country in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Register to walk with us! There is no registration fee for this event.
Suicide, Grief and Trauma: Supporting Veterans and Families of the Fallen Webinar – Sept 19
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) will be holding a live webinar about Suicide, Grief, and Trauma, Supporting Veterans and Families of the Fallen on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, from 12:00PM to 1:00PM EDT. The webinar is free. A continuing education certificate is available for $25.00.
DC VA Mental Health Summit – Register Today!
The Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center will hold its Mental Health Summit 2018 on Tuesday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The summit will be hosted by the DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs and held at the Old Council Chambers (near the Judiciary Square Metro Station), 441 4th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. This year’s theme is “Healing Trauma: A Unified Front”. The summit is being held to bring together key stakeholders, veterans and community partners to enhance access to mental health services as well as address the mental health needs of Veterans and their family members residing in DC, MD and VA. This is a free event. Space is limited and registration is required.
Project Homeless Connect September 20th
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) brings together essential services at the area’s largest resource fair to meet the needs of our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. By eliminating barriers that keep them from breaking free of the cycle of homelessness, they’re winning. United Way NCA brings together local service providers from medical, to housing, to employment and much more – serving nearly 1100 PHC participants to date. 9am-5pm DC Armory 2010 E. Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20003. This is a free event and open to the public.
SAMHSA Webinar on Traumatic Brain Injury – Aug 28
SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center Presents: Traumatic Brain Injury Among Service Members and Veterans: What Behavioral Health Providers, Families and Peers Should Know. Date: August 28, 2018. Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET. Via webinar.
Mental Health First Aid for Veterans – Aug 23
Mental Health First Aid for Veterans FREE 1-day training will be held on Thursday, August 23 from 8:30 - 5:30 pm at Sudley North Government Center in Manassas.