Heroes on the Water 2018 Event Schedule
Heroes on the Water provides kayak fishing events to our Nation’s Warriors, First Responders and their families in an effort to calm “The Storm Within.” Kayak fishing provides both physical and mental therapeutic benefits, through exposure to the outdoors and being part of a community. Register now for the upcoming 2018 events.
Zero Suicide Webinar: Improving Care for Homeless Patients at Risk for Suicide – Jan 30
Join SAMHSA for the upcoming Zero Suicide webinar addressing the challenges in providing suicide care to homeless patients. Tuesday, Jan 30 from 2:30 - 4 pm.
LGBT Psychotherapy Support Group
Spaces open for an LGBT Psychotherapy Support Group to be held weekly at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Registration is required. Open to all LGBT and gender nonconforming Veterans.
American Red Cross Launches Mind-Body Workshops
To help members of the military and their families recover and heal from their service, the American Red Cross has created a new series of workshops that engages both the mind and body to address common stress reactions.
Strategies for Pain Management and the Prevention of Opiate Misuse Webinar – Jan 10
SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center Presents: Strategies for Pain Management and the Prevention of Opiate Misuse Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families webinar on Wednesday, January 10 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
Warrior Herd: Veterans Camaraderie Workshop – Dec 16
Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA will be hosting a Warrior Herd Veterans Camaraderie Workshop on Saturday, December 16. Warrior Herd™ is comprised of 12 monthly wellness groups to support and enhance the interpersonal relationships between veterans and members of their families. This is a no-cost workshop thanks to our sponsors. Applications have now opened for Warrior Herd™. Applications due by December 9th.
Employment for Justice-Involved Veterans Discussion – Dec 5
The next Fairfax County Veteran Collaborative is Tuesday, December 5 from 1 - 3 pm at the Patrick Henry Library (101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA 22180). We will be discussing employment and behavioral health services for Justice Involved Veterans.
VA Veterans Focus Group
The DC VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Focus Group on Patient Satisfaction and Mental Health Stigma on December 12th from 11am-1pm. Lunch will be provided. Pre-event screening and registration required.
Celebration of Service – Into the Light Film Screening – Nov 12
Join Give An Hour for a Celebration of Service and Screening of Into the Light on Sunday, November 12 from 6 - 9:30 pm at the Grosvenor Auditorium at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC. Please RSVP by Nov 1.
SWAN 2nd Annual Summit – Mental Wellness – Nov 13 & 14
SWAN 2nd Annual Summit - “Mental Wellness: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Solutions” will be held on November 13-14, 2017 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC.