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Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program

New applications for the Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program (MPVSBLP) are being accepted now through August 30th. MPVSBLP provides no interest loans of up to $50,000, from one to eight years, for businesses owned by military reservists, veterans, National Guard personnel and for small businesses that employ or are owned by such persons.

2019 Behavioral Health Symposium

The MD Army National Guard Behavioral Health Team and Resilience, Risk Reduction & Suicide Prevention (R3SP) team are joining forces to host the 2019 Behavioral Health Symposium on Saturday, September 7th at the Dundalk Armory. This year's Symposium will offer Advanced Skills Training in the areas of Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse, and Resilience. Behavioral health, medical, resilience, suicide intervention, drug testing, military police, and chaplain personnel are encouraged to attend. REGISTRATION HAS OPENED UP FOR ALL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS!!! FREE CEUs for Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers sponsored by Maryland's Commitment to Veterans. Registration is required.

Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP)

There will be an informational event about the Senior Community Services Employment Program on Thursday, August 29th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center. Come out to learn more and find out if you are eligible for opportunities and services provided by this program to older Americans interested in jobs in their communities.

Volunteers Needed for Project Homeless Connect

Project Homeless Connect is a one day event by the United Way of the National Capital Area that brings together essential services at the largest resource fair to meet the needs of our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. This year's PHC event will take place on Thursday, October 3rd from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the DC Armory.   Volunteers are needed for day of support as well as for several roles leading up to the Oct 3rd event.  If you are interested in dedicating your time to support this amazing and much needed event please visit the Unite Way National Capital Area volunteer portal at http://volunteer.unitedwaynca.org/. 

Free Disability Benefits Review for Veterans

The Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring, MD is offering a FREE Disability Benefits Clinic every Wednesday in August from 10:00 AM to 6:00PM. Meet with trained nationally accredited claims experts this Wednesday, August 21st to learn how to properly file a fully developed claim for disability benefits. Space is limited and registration is required.

Vetoga Free Yoga for Veterans

SUNDAY, VETOGA - Yoga & Medication honoring Military, Veterans, and their Families with Nahaku McFadden at 10:30am. This is a free event. Location is The WorX by Maia, 5420 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria VA 22304.

Mental Health First Aid: Military/Veterans – Sept 26

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. This workshop is provided for FREE and lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration required! Seating is limited. Register now.

VETS TALK: Cancer a Veterans Perspective

Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peach Baptist Church in NE Washington. Veterans will share their knowledge, leadership and inspirational stories of their transitions from serving our country to civilian leaders and their battle with cancer. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell, (Ret, ARMY).

Veteran Employment Workshop Alexandria

Easterseals Veteran Employment Programs are holding a workshop to provide information about their comprehensive services for veterans and military families. The workshop will take place on Thursday, August 22 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Cherokee Avenue Center in Alexandria, VA. Military spouses, Reservists and Guardsmen are welcome! Please bring your DD 214 and resume.

Addiction Treatment in Military & Veteran Culture Specialty Webinar Series

The Association for Addiction Professionals launches a 6 part specialty webinar training series focused on addiction treatment in Military & Veteran Culture. The first webinar, Supporting Those Who Served: Substance Use and Comprehensive Mental Health for Military Affiliated Populations takes place on Saturday, 8/24. Participants may attend one or multiple webinars in this series. Those who successfully attend the full webinar series and pass all six CE quizzes for this six-part series will be eligible to apply for the Certificate of Achievement for Addiction Treatment in Military & Veteran Culture. Registration is required.

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