Be There for My Buddies – Real Warriors Campaign
If you or someone you know is in crisis. Reaching out is a sign of strength. Call/Text/Chat at 800-273-8255 press 1 or text 838255.
Telemedicine for PTSD no less effective than in-person therapy
Veterans may have more options in delivery of therapy for PTSD. New research indicates telemedicine therapy for PTSD no less effective then in-person approaches.
Veteran’s Day Health Fair November 11th and 12th
Veterans. active duty service members and their families are invited to Mary's Center for quality medical, dental, behavioral health care, educational workshops and social services this Veteran's Day weekend.
Veterans Community Access Center Now Offered in Frederick
The Martinsburg VET Center partners with Frederick Community College and Frederick Aging Department to offer counseling service hours in two locations in Frederick each week to provide counseling, outreach and referral services to a larger population of combat veterans and their families.
NAMI Homefront Free Mental Health Course October 12th
NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session education program for family, friends and significant others who have veterans or active duty service members with mental health conditions. The course runs October 12 to November 19 (Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Registration required.
Upcoming Free Veterans Events at Hylton Performing Arts Center
The Veterans Initiative of George Mason University will be holding several free events honoring veterans at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, including: Honoring 9/11 by Helping First Responders find Hope, Healing & Resilience on September 10th from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. and events during the week of Veterans Day. Visit hlytoncenter.org for more details.
‘Serving Our Veterans’ Certificate
The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP)and Essential Learning to launch Serving Our Veterans: Behavioral Health Certificate.
Save the Date: VA Vet Center Facebook Chat and Live Tour
VA will be teaming up with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to give Facebook audiences a live video tour of a VA Vet Center on Wednesday, August 17th at 7 p.m. ET. The video tour will be followed by a Q&A with VA experts.
Suicide Seminar for Professionals
Mental Health Association is hosting a 1 day (2 session) seminar on August 17th, "Working with Clients Who are Suicidal." Register by clicking on the image.
Veterans Affairs Twitter Town Hall
Make the Connection Twitter Town Hall has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2016, beginning at 7 p.m. EST. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (@DeptVetAffairs) and Mental Health America (@MentalHealthAm) will be tweeting for one hour and individuals and organizations can follow along and join in the conversation using the hashtag #Step4ward.