Serving the Unique Needs of Minority Veterans and Sub-Populations
2020-01-28 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | Webinar
Serving the Unique Needs of Minority Veterans and Sub-Populations
Tuesday, January 28
9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
This forum is dedicated to training AmericaServes network users on how to better serve our underrepresented veterans, uncover areas of stigma and identify best practices in supporting their needs in the community. Our keynote and panel discussion will highlight the unique experiences of underrepresented veterans: women, LGBTQ+, racial and ethnic minorities, and chronically homeless veterans
Agenda
9:00 am – 9:15 am: Introductions

ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind
PAServes
Allegheny County Veterans Services

9:15 – 10:00 am: Engaging Minority and Underrepresented Veteran Communities

Robert A. White, Director of Community Impact, Minority Veterans of America

10:00 am – 12:15 pm: Uncovering Areas of Stigma and Identifying Best Practices in Supporting Underrepresented Veterans

Moderated by: Aryanna Hunter, Director, University of Pittsburgh – Office of Veterans Services
Panelists:

Patti Gerhauser, Veterans Leadership Program
Timothy M. Jones, Veterans Leadership Program
Robert A. White, Minority Veterans of America

Who Should Attend?
Registered AmericaServes Network Users in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Staff and team members within the organization are encouraged to attend.
Individuals working with or supporting military and veterans are also invited to participate.
Cost?
Free
Where?
This workshop will be offered in person, but also virtually through a live webinar option.
This event will be held in person at:
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
4141 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

For additional information, visit:
servingtogetherproject.org/jan28

Thank you to our event sponsor:

Presented by ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind as part of the Regional Community of Practice efforts for the AmericaServes Mid-Atlantic Region. This project was supported under a Grant awarded by the Walmart Foundation to SU.

Fort Belvoir Collaborative
2019-12-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2019-10-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2019-08-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2019-06-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2019-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | USO Warrior & Family Center Fort Belvoir, 5940 9th St, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060, United States
Informal meetings with community partners are called Collaboratives. ServingTogether hosts collaborative meetings in a variety of locations throughout the National Capital Region. Resources, events, and information are shared to broaden the knowledge and understanding of available support. All are welcome to participate.

Loudoun County Community Veterans Engagement Board (LCCVEB)
2019-12-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-08-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-06-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2019-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, VA, 20175, United States
The meeting is open to any community organization working on behalf of Loudoun County veterans and all Loudoun County individual residents who have an interest in the welfare of Loudoun County veterans, active duty members and their family members.
We request that organizations wishing to become members of the Loudoun County CVEB complete this linked membership form which includes an expression of interest and a brief explanation of their veteran related activities to the LCCVEB at lccveb@gmail.com.

Fairfax County Veterans Collaborative
2019-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Rd SW, Vienna, VA, 22180, United States

ServingTogether Launch in Prince George's County
2019-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | South Bowie Library, 15301 Hall Rd, Bowie, MD, 20721, United States
Official Launch of the ServingTogether Network and Veteran Services in Prince George’s County
ServingTogether and The Prince George’s Office of Veteran Affairs have teamed up to hold the official launch of the ServingTogether Network and Veteran services in Prince George’s County on Tuesday, November 19th. A large part of the success of the Provider Network is to have participation from providers delivering the services most requested by our veterans. At the November 19th event we will demonstrate the ServingTogether Provider Network and answer any questions about participation in the Network. Please encourage any organizational providers you know who would be a good fit for the ServingTogether network to come out and learn more about joining. Contact Jennifer Watson (jwatson@every-mind.org) for more information. Event details are below. Providers from all over the National Capital Region are invited to attend.

LOCATION
South Bowie Library 15301 Hall Rd, Bowie, MD 20721
DATE AND TIME
11/19/19
1:00pm – 3:30pm
Join Dr. Dula and Jennifer Watson as we officially roll out the ServingTogether network and launch the Operation Fresh Start campaign.
REGISTER HERE

Military Culture and Moral Injury in Veterans (Webinar)
2019-11-05 13:00 - 16:00
This is the second Regional Community of Practice training event for our network users in the Mid-Atlantic Region, from our AmericaServes providers in Greater Pittsburgh, the National Capital Region, and larger South Hampton Roads communities.
Our next training will be a two-part presentation. Virginia Veteran and Family Support will begin by providing network users with insight into military culture, what it is like to serve in the military, and the nuances of transitioning back into civilian life. The second part of the training will be a presentation by the Center for Deployment Psychology and will feature an extensive understanding of moral injury in veterans.
This workshop is FREE of charge to you and your staff within your organization.
This will be a completely virtual training and we encourage you to join us in part or for the entire workshop, helping to strengthen your ability to support the military and veterans in your community.
More information and to register, visit: servingtogetherproject.org/nov5

Mental Health First Aid - Military/Veterans
2019-11-01 08:30 - 17:00 | MCVET, 301 N. High Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
MCVET is partnering with ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind to offer a Mental Health First Aid: Military and Veteran Module 8 hour course. If you a veteran or an individual working with veterans in our community this is the training for you.
Mental Health First Aid: For Veterans and Persons Working with Veterans in our Community
Family members and personnel working with military, veterans and families are often not aware of how to engage veterans with mental illnesses and addictions. Mental Health First Aid training aims to increase mental health literacy and to decrease stigmatizing attitudes in our communities. Like regular First Aid or CPR, Mental Health First Aid is designed to give people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to recognize and respond to the warning signs of specific illnesses.
Mental Health First Aid is a valuable resource that can make a difference in the lives of the more than 22 million service members, veterans and their families.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED.
REGISTER AT: http://bit.ly/MHFANov1
DATE: Friday, November 1, 2019 from 8:30am to 5:00pm
LOCATION: MCVET, 301 N. High Street Baltimore, MD 21202
COST: FREE & refreshments and lunch are provided!
For questions please contact Christy Kenady at ckenady@every-mind.org.

Loudoun County Community Veterans Engagement Board (LCCVEB)
2019-10-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, VA, 20175, United States
Veterans Experience Action Center event planning meeting will be held from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Please join us early to support this initiative.
General meeting will be held from 7:30 – 9:00 pm.

The meeting is open to any community organization working on behalf of Loudoun County veterans and all Loudoun County individual residents who have an interest in the welfare of Loudoun County veterans, active duty members and their family members.
We request that organizations wishing to become members of the Loudoun County CVEB complete this linked membership form which includes an expression of interest and a brief explanation of their veteran related activities to the LCCVEB at lccveb@gmail.com.

Fairfax County Veterans Collaborative
2019-10-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-06-04 13:00 - 15:00

Mental Health First Aid - Military/Veterans
2019-09-26 08:30 - 17:00 | Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals, 1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD, 209010, United States
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is partnering with ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind to offer a Mental Health First Aid: Military and Veteran Module 8 hour course. If you a veteran or an individual working with veterans in our community this is the training for you.
Mental Health First Aid: For Veterans and Persons Working with Veterans in our Community
Family members and personnel working with military, veterans and families are often not aware of how to engage veterans with mental illnesses and addictions. Mental Health First Aid training aims to increase mental health literacy and to decrease stigmatizing attitudes in our communities. Like regular First Aid or CPR, Mental Health First Aid is designed to give people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to recognize and respond to the warning signs of specific illnesses.
Mental Health First Aid is a valuable resource that can make a difference in the lives of the more than 22 million service members, veterans and their families.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED.
REGISTER AT: https://www.every-mind.org/registration-forms/mental-health-first-aid-military-veteran/
DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 8:30am to 5:00pm – lunch and snacks will be provided by ServingTogether
LOCATION: The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals
1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring MD
COST: FREE & refreshments and lunch are provided!
For questions please contact Christy Kenady at ckenady@every-mind.org or Mallary Lass at at mlass@eseal.org.

Frederick Veteran Support Network
2019-09-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Mental Health Association of Frederick, 226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
The Frederick County Veterans Support Network’s purpose is to advocate for veterans who are facing the complex challenge of reintegrating themselves into society and becoming self-sufficient and productive members of the community. We are an array of local support agencies, organizations, and programs dedicated to this purpose and committed to exchanging information and coordinating efforts to more effectively support our veterans.

Presentation: Homeless Persons Representation Project

Speaker: Swapna Yeluri, Director Pro Bono Programs

Presentation: Thrive USA Home Care

Speaker: Danny Rodriguez, Director of Operations

Montgomery County Veterans Collaborative
2019-09-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-17 14:00 - 16:00 | EveryMind, 1000 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD, 20851, United States

FREDERICK VETERAN SUPPORT NETWORK (FVSN) MEETING
2019-08-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Mental Health Association of Frederick, 226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
The Frederick County Veterans Support Network’s purpose is to advocate for veterans who are facing the complex challenge of reintegrating themselves into society and becoming self-sufficient and productive members of the community. We are an array of local support agencies, organizations, and programs dedicated to this purpose and committed to exchanging information and coordinating efforts to more effectively support our veterans.
Presentation: The New VA Mission Act

Speaker: Lauren Winebrenner, Public Affairs Specialist Outreach Program Coordinator, Martinsburg VA Medical Center

RECOGNIZING THE EFFECTS OF SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS & BURNOUT
2019-07-24 09:30 - 13:30 | Johns Hopkins University, 9601 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
RECOGNIZING THE EFFECTS OF SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS & BURNOUT
on Service Providers, Clinicians & Caregivers Assisting the Military & Veteran Population

Treating and supporting the brave men and women who have served our country can be extremely satisfying, and most individuals who choose this line of work find it to be very rewarding.

Nevertheless, over time, working with the military and veteran population — particularly with those who have endured traumatic experiences — can become increasingly stressful and can at times lead to some common burdening reactions. Burnout, secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue are some of the terms used to describe the emotional impact that some providers experience when working with individuals who have experienced traumatic events.
This dynamic and interactive training will provide information on how to recognize signs of secondary traumatic stress and burnout and how to overcome these through self-care and self-soothing techniques.
This seminar is designed to help you:

Recognize the difference between secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout;
Appraise secondary trauma and burnout through the use of self-report instruments;
Recognize the signs of secondary trauma and burnout;
Gain knowledge about self-awareness and professional boundaries/limitations;
Understand the difference between coping skills and self-soothing skills and how to use them to decrease secondary trauma and burnout symptoms;
Develop personal management plans utilizing self-care and self-soothing techniques and activities

Speakers & Panelists:
Nick Williams, MS, NCC, LPC, CEO/Therapist/Co-Owner, Indelible Changes LLC
Jennifer Grinnell, LCPC, Division Director, Adult & Community Services, EveryMind.
Charlie Brown, LCPC, NCC, American Red Cross Volunteer, Victory for Veterans Board Member
Steve Zappalla, PhD, LPC, Center for Veterans in Transition (CVIT), Center for Emotional Wellness and Healing
Click here to review more information about the speakers and panelists.

Presented by ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind as part of the Regional Community of Practice efforts for the AmericaServes Mid-Atlantic Region. This project was supported under a Grant awarded by the Walmart Foundation to SU.
Cost?
This workshop is provided free of charge, as part of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Community of Practice Champion initiative.
Where?
Academic and Research Building, Room 106 – Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus, 9601 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
When?
Wednesday, July 24
Registration begins at 9:00 am with light refreshments and coffee available.
9:30 am – 11:30 am (EST) – Recognizing the Effects of Secondary Trauma and Burnout Workshop
11:30 am – 1:30 pm (EST) – Lunch & National Capital Region Network Building Session
Following the training, we invite you to stay for a light lunch and National Capital Region Network Building Session. This will be an opportunity to get to know other providers in your network and build capabilities for a stronger collective impact in our region. The lunch and session will wrap up by 1:30 pm.
Continuing Education: 2 Credit Hours

EveryMind will provide continuing education certificates to those in attendance for the entire seminar, after which attendees may collect their certificates. EveryMind will NOT issue or reissue certificates for individuals after the event ends.

EveryMind is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for Category I continuing education units.
EveryMind has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #5796. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EveryMind is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Registration:
RSVP to Attend In Person
Reservation required. Please RSVP to secure your in person attendance.
Register to Participate Virtually
We will offer this session virtually via GoToWebinar.
Questions?
Please contact Christy Kenady at ckenady@every-mind.org or by phone at 703-288-5355.

Notice: EveryMind has leased or rented facilities from the Johns Hopkins University. However, EveryMind and any programs operated by it are not related to or affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University in any way. EveryMind is an entirely separate legal entity with no connection to the Johns Hopkins University aside from the temporary use of facility for the specified program.

Prince George's County Veterans Collaborative - July 2019
2019-07-16 13:00 - 14:30
The Prince George’s Veterans Collaborative meets the third Tuesday of each month at the County Office of Veterans Affairs 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Rd – Suite L023, Upper Marlboro MD, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.
Metered parking is available on the street (coins and Parkmobile app). Everyone entering the building must clear security. No food or drink permitted through the checkpoint.

Agenda
Welcome and Introductions: Around the room
Presentations:

Belinda Fadlelmola, Senior Management Analyst at HUD will be presenting on Section 3, the veterans small business contracting process.
Simmons will speak about his initiative of Veterans and Baseball.

Marching Forward:
– each attendee talk briefly about their program, what work they are doing for veterans and their families, any needs they are seeing in the veteran community, events coming up in the next month, any assistance needed, and how they can partner with others.
Discussion
Conclusion

ServingTogether One Year In Progress Review
2019-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Henry M Jackson Foundation, 6720A Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States
EveryMind and The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF)
invite you to join our
One Year In Progress Review

Thursday, July 11, 2019
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the
Advancement of Military Medicine
6720A Rockledge Blvd, Suite 110 | Bethesda, MD 20817

This important event is an opportunity to give your feedback on how we can improve our coordinated network of care.
We’ll discuss where we are headed and how your organization is vital to our network’s future success.
Your attendance and participation is crucial. We hope you can join us!

Register

Frederick Veteran Support Network (FVSN) Meeting
2019-06-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Mental Health Association of Frederick, 226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
The Frederick County Veterans Support Network’s purpose is to advocate for veterans who are facing the complex challenge of reintegrating themselves into society and becoming self-sufficient and productive members of the community. We are an array of local support agencies, organizations, and programs dedicated to this purpose and committed to exchanging information and coordinating efforts to more effectively support our veterans.

Presentation: US Department of Agriculture’s Veteran Farming Programs

Speaker: Bill Ashton, Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison, Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement

Presentation: Goodwill’s Plans for a Veteran Services Program, a one-stop veterans’ services center

Speaker: Ramenta Cottrell, Director of Workforce Development, Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc.

Mental Health First Aid: Military/Veterans
2019-05-17 08:30 - 17:00 | Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD, 21702, United States
Frederick Community College is partnering with ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind to offer a Mental Health First Aid: Military and Veteran Module 8 hour course. If you a veteran or an individual working with veterans in our community this is the training for you.
Mental Health First Aid: For Veterans and Persons Working with Veterans in our Community
Family members and personnel working with military, veterans and families are often not aware of how to engage veterans with mental illnesses and addictions. Mental Health First Aid training aims to increase mental health literacy and to decrease stigmatizing attitudes in our communities. Like regular First Aid or CPR, Mental Health First Aid is designed to give people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to recognize and respond to the warning signs of specific illnesses.
Mental Health First Aid is a valuable resource that can make a difference in the lives of the more than 22 million service members, veterans and their families.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED.
REGISTER AT: https://mhfaregistration.abilafundraisingonline.com/19mf
DATE: Friday, May 17, 2019 from 8:30am to 5:00pm – lunch and snacks will be provided by ServingTogether
LOCATION: Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD 21702
Classroom H105
Located on the first floor of the Student Center (H Building)
COST: FREE & refreshments and lunch are provided!
For questions please contact Christy Kenady at ckenady@every-mind.org.

Mental Health First Aid: Military/Veterans
2019-05-02 08:30 - 17:00 | Prince George’s County Administration Building, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772, United States
The Prince George’s County Government is partnering with ServingTogether, a program of EveryMind to offer a Mental Health First Aid: Military and Veteran Module 8 hour course. If you a veteran or an individual working with veterans in our community this is the training for you.
Mental Health First Aid: For Veterans and Persons Working with Veterans in our Community
Family members and personnel working with military, veterans and families are often not aware of how to engage veterans with mental illnesses and addictions. Mental Health First Aid training aims to increase mental health literacy and to decrease stigmatizing attitudes in our communities. Like regular First Aid or CPR, Mental Health First Aid is designed to give people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to recognize and respond to the warning signs of specific illnesses.
Mental Health First Aid is a valuable resource that can make a difference in the lives of the more than 22 million service members, veterans and their families.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED.
REGISTER AT: https://mhfaregistration.abilafundraisingonline.com/19mm
DATE: Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 8:30am to 5:00pm – lunch and snacks will be provided by ServingTogether
LOCATION: Prince George’s County Administration Building
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Located on the Lower Level in Room L-23.
Please note there is a security check point at each entrance to the building.
COST: FREE & refreshments and lunch are provided!
For questions please contact Christy Kenady at ckenady@every-mind.org.

Prince George's County Veterans Collaborative
2019-04-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Prince George’s County Office of Veteran Affairs, 14741 Governor Oden #L-023, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, United States
Dial-in 712-775-7031
Access code [REDACTED]#

AGENDA
1:00 p.m. Introductions
1:15 p.m. Dr. James Dula, Prince George’s County Veterans Affairs Officer
2:00 p.m. Updates/Announcements/Assistance requests
2:15 p.m. Call to Action
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prince-georges-county-veterans-collaborative-april-2019-tickets-54149403323
