Important Dental Information for Veterans and CHAMPVA Enrollees
Since oral health hugely affects overall health, it's important to educate Veterans and CHAMPVA enrollees as to their eligibility for Delta Dental VADIP, this government-authorized program.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Peer Mentor Web-based Training
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is providing four Peer Mentor Web-Based Trainings for individuals whose Peer Mentor application has been reviewed and approved by TAPS. TAPS Peer Mentors are the foundation of our mission. If you're 18 months beyond your loss and are ready to be a companion in another's grief journey, consider becoming a peer mentor. These trainings will help Veterans become ready to be the companion to a fellow survivor.
University of Maryland Study Seeks Veterans
Have you experienced a traumatic event in your life? Do thoughts about this experience affect you now? Do you use alcohol to get relief? The University of Maryland is conducting a research study of a medication that may help people who have experienced a traumatic event feel better and drink less. Veterans are encouraged to participate in this study.
Veterans Book Club
Join the Howard County Library System on the first Sunday of each month beginning on January 5, 2020 from 1:00-3:00 PM for their Veterans Book Club. Held at the Central Branch 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD. Lunch and all reading materials are provided. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. This is free and open to veterans only please. Registration is required.
Veterans Connect Networking Event Jan 16
AUSA Fairfax Lee Chapter has partnered with Brew Republic of Woodbridge and Veterans Grow Virginia to host Northern Virginia’s premier happy hour event called Veterans Connect. Thursday, January 16th from 5:00-8:00 PM at Brew Republic in Woodbridge, VA. Open to Veterans, Active Duty, Military Spouses, and Civilians.
Mental Fitness Jan 25th
Hosted by Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative, this workshop introduces veterans and their family members to a variety of yoga and fitness (cardio, strength-training) oriented exercises and movements that help to reduce negative symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain and other mental health concerns experienced by veterans, their family members and caregivers as part of the ongoing challenging aspects of military life. By the end of the workshop, attendees will learn basic fitness strategies (as coping skills) to successfully manage military life stressors, thus improving military family functioning and resiliencies. Saturday, January 25th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Free to Active Duty, Veteran, Retired Veteran, and Family of Military. Registration Required.
Veterans Curation Program Meet & Greet Jan 23rd
The Veterans Curation Program in Alexandria VA invites you to their Meet & Greet on Thursday, January 23rd from 10:00 AM - 2:00PM. Visit at your leisure during that time. The VCP provides vocational rehabilitation and innovation training to twelve recently separated veterans using archaeological collections administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Come out and meet the veterans currently enrolled in the program and learn more about the VCP.
Wreaths Across America Cleanup-January 11
Volunteers Needed! Join Wreaths Across America on January 19th from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM to volunteer and help retrieve/remove the 265,000+ wreaths that were placed at Arlington National Cemetery on December 15, 2019. Thousands of volunteers are needed and you are welcome to be part of our Washington, DC History & Culture team or help out on your own. This event is open to the public and all are welcome including children, families and groups. Registration is requested.
Veterans Needed for Service Dog Research Study
The University Of Maryland School Of Nursing has partnered with Warrior Canine Connection to conduct a research study on how training service dogs might affect PTSD and stress in veterans with PTSD. The study is currently seeking veterans to participate by training service dogs for other veterans dealing with PTSD. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Ceramics and Glass Flame Working Classes
Are you an Active Duty, Retired, or Veteran Service Member wishing to learn the Art of Pottery and Ceramics or Glass Flame-working alongside other Service Members in a caring, educational and fun environment? The Workhouse Arts Center still has space available for their upcoming Ceramics and Glass Flameworking classes which will begin in January 2020. Classes are held at their facility in Lorton, VA. Please email to reserve space.