NLSVCC 2018 Conference will be February 28 – March 1 in Washington, DC (Offices of McDermott Will & Emery - 500 North Capitol Street, NW). The NLSVCC is a collaborative effort of the nation’s law school legal clinics dedicated to addressing the unique legal needs of U.S. military veterans on a pro bono basis. This conference is for both new and advanced practitioners. Come learn how to start a pro bono Veterans Clinic!
USO Pathfinder and Army Community Service present Lunchbox Series: Focus on Transition. Topics include Negotiation Salary, Mastering LinkedIn, Creating Your Elevator Pitch and Transitioning to a Federal Job. Bring your lunch and learn!
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals will host a Health and Wellness workshop on Saturday, February 24th at 10am in Silver Spring, MD. Come out to learn more about the fundamentals of whole foods nutrition. This is a free event. Registration is required.
Hosted by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring MD. This is a 6-session program focused on increasing stress resiliency. Learn about the effects of stress and how to counteract them with behavioral, cognitive, and communication tools. The program is provided at no cost to military families and veterans. Session 1 is Friday, March 2nd from 1300-1430. Registration is required.
The TCM Program is designed to serve returning severely injured and/or ill combat (OEF/OIF/OND) and Post 9/11 era Veterans as they transition into the VA or through standard discharge from their respective service back into the community. Learn more about their programs and services.
Hero Dogs is seeking talented candidates for a variety of positions at their Maryland facility.
NEW! ServingTogether Blog. February 2018 by Curt Wooford, MA. Each month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Please join us each month and read the featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.
The Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council, in collaboration with DCVAMC Mental Health department, and the MST coordinator, Dr. Tsila Kirsh, is planning an MST Summit to be held on 4/18/2018. The objectives of the MST Summit include: educating participants about the prevalence of MST and how the VA responds to MST; increasing awareness of the available VA and community resources and different modalities of care for Veterans experiencing mental and physical health challenges as a result of MST; and educating participants about the challenges service members face when deciding whether to report assault. Registration is required.
Heroes on the Water provides kayak fishing events to our Nation’s Warriors, First Responders and their families in an effort to calm “The Storm Within.” Kayak fishing provides both physical and mental therapeutic benefits, through exposure to the outdoors and being part of a community. Register now for the upcoming 2018 events.
March 8, 2018 from 12:00 -6:00 PM. This is the perfect opportunity for military veterans and spouse entrepreneurs to connect with future investors and customers. Get feedback and create relationships with the Washington DC business community. Registration is required.