SAVE THE DATE: DC VA Mental Health Summit – Sep 18
SAVE THE DATE: DC VA Mental Health Summit will be on Tuesday, September 18 from 8 am - 4 pm at the Old Council Chambers at 441 4th St NW in Washington DC.
SAMHSA Webinar on Creating Protective Environments Military, Veterans and their Families – July 18
Join SAMHSA for the second session in our Suicide Prevention Virtual Event Series, featuring Dr. Ajay Manhapra, Lead Physician of the Advanced PACT Pain Clinic at the Hampton VA Medical Center. This interactive virtual session will focus on creating environments that protect against suicide among service members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF). July 18 from 2 - 4 pm ET via webinar!
Martinsburg VA Mental Health Summit
This year's Martinsburg VA Medial Center Mental Health Summit will take place in Shepherdstown, WV on Tuesday, August 21 from 8:30am - 3:30pm. This is a free event and open to the public. RSVP required. There is also table space available to organizations who would like to display program information at the event.
Webinar: Substance Use Disorders in the Zero Suicide Framework
Zero Suicide webinar: Tuesday July 10th, 2018 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM ET. This webinar will highlight innovative ways that health and behavioral health care organizations are changing organizational practices and providing improved care for patients with substance abuse disorders who are at heightened risk for overdose and suicide. Registration is required.
VET Center Registration & Referral at the Library
Mondays through September at the Gaithersburg and Germantown Libraries the Silver Spring VET Center will hold walk in times for referrals and to get connected to the Vet Center and VA services. VET Centers provide quality readjustment counseling in a caring manner. The staff understands and appreciates Veterans' war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community. Services are free to eligible veterans and their families.
The “S” Word Screening – July 11
Join EveryMind and our community partners for a screening of the film, The “S” Word.* In this award winning documentary, a suicide attempt survivor is on a mission to find fellow survivors and document their stories of unguarded courage, insight, pain and humor. Along the way, she discovers a national community rising to transform personal struggles into action. Wednesday, July 11 from 6 - 8:30 pm. Admission: $5.
FREE Yoga at the Cohen Clinic
The Steven A. Cohen Clinic Military Family Clinic at Easterseals will be holding FREE yoga sessions for veterans and military families. No cost. Child care provided. Free onsite parking and metro accessible! Space is limited. Register to attend the upcoming sessions!
Preventing Suicides Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Webinar – June 28
Join SAMHSA for the first session in the Suicide Prevention Virtual Event Series focusing on strategies to prevent suicide among our service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF). Thursday, June 28 from 2 - 4 pm online through WebEx.
Exploring Stress and Trauma June 20th
Presented by the American Red Cross and hosted by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic This workshop is designed to help veterans and their families recognize and manage post deployment stress and other war related concerns, including trauma issues. Left unaddressed, stress and trauma can lead to a variety of negative outcomes for the veteran and their families. Wednesday, June 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. Registration is required. Free child care is available by request.
Telehealth Intake Appointments Available at Fort Belvoir
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals has recently launched telehealth services for veterans and their families. Beginning June 1, 2018, they will offer intake appointments at the USO on Fort Belvoir every Friday from 10 am - 1 pm.