Caring for Military Families
Caring for Military Families! Contribute to knowledge that may help improve your health care services. If you are a parent, spouse, or significant other of a service member or veteran who served in the military after October 2001, you may be eligible to participate in a study requested by Congress. Help your fellow military families and loved ones! If you or someone you know may be interested please call (855) 821-1469 or email caregiver.study@dvbic.org
Operation Tohidu Fall 2020 Schedule
Operation Tohidu is excited to announce its Fall 2020 schedule. The Melwood Veterans Services team has reviewed their program and instituted changes as required by common sense and the state of Maryland regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides cleaning equipment frequently and implementing social distancing, they will have all attendees drive to the retreat location. This in effect, is reducing the service area within a reasonable driving distance from their location near LaPlata, MD. Applications from outside of this region will be deferred to Spring 2021 or possibly beyond.
ART FOR EVERYONE: VISION BOARDS
Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a Virtual Vision Board Workshop! Vision boards are great tools that can help represent whatever you want to be, do, or have in your life. Practice social distancing, get creative, and grab the following items from your home: Paper or Posterboard, Magazines, Online Printouts, Markers & Pens
July’s Battle Rhythm: Trends and Treatment for PTS
Join America's Warrior Partnership as they discuss Trends and Treatment of PTS. Hear from national PTS programs and discuss the challenges and successes of connecting veterans to PTS supportive services.
TAPS Young Adult Video Chat
Come join other 18-25 year old surviving children and siblings in TAPS chat session held on the first and third Friday of every month. It is a safe place where you can connect, learn how others are coping, and strengthen bonds with peers across the country.
VIRTUAL MINDFULNESS & GENTLE YOGA
It’s important to take care of your mental and physical health. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is encouraging everyone to practice social distancing and stay healthy. Please join them for free virtual mindfulness and gentle yoga! Classes will be taught through Zoom and poses can be modified for people of all abilities.
Virtual Stress-Management Workshop!
Please join the America Red Cross for a virtual workshop that teaches stress-management and relaxation techniques for service members, veterans and their families. This will be a live, facilitated discussion around the challenges of living through the COVID-19 outbreak. You will have an opportunity to share with others, learn and practice new skills and ask questions in a small online group. We invite you to join them on video and audio for a 1-hour conversation with a Red Cross mental health volunteer and other members of your community
Building Resiliency – Managing the Impact of Prolonged Stress During COVID-19
Resiliency is how we adapt, cope and survive in the face of adversity, tragedy, and trauma. Building personal resiliency is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat the stress and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join EveryMind via Facebook Live as we launch the first in a series of Mental Wellness Town Halls.
Implementing Best Practices and Improving Collaboration for Crisis Care and Suicide Prevention among High-Risk SMVF
With COVID-19 striking our crisis and public health systems, providers have been having increasing difficulty addressing the level of mental health needs caused by this life-changing virus. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) Technical Assistance (TA) Center welcomes you to join a webinar focused on the core elements of the SMVF Crisis Intercept Map.
Virtual Mindfulness & Gentle Yoga
It’s important to take care of your mental and physical health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Cohen Clinic at Easterseals is encouraging everyone to stay home and stay healthy. Please join them for free virtual mindfulness and gentle yoga!