The society for Military Psychology (Div.19 of the APA) and DCPA are sponsoring a two day summit on advocacy and Mil/Psych to be held at The Catholic University of America. Day one, will include panel presentations focusing upon Suicide prevention, Veteran transitions,Trauma, Moral injury,Leadership and additional topics designed to increase awareness of the vital role psychology plays in the Military. On Day two multiple community organizations will provide an overview of their work in advocating for Military and veteran issues. It is the hope that this summit will enhance awareness and increase learning of how we may best serve our active duty military and veterans. November 6th (7:30-5:00) and November 7th (8:00-3:00) at Catholic University, Washington DC. In Person and Webinar: Military, veterans, and spouses (FREE). Registration is required.
Veterans! Get your art together for exhibition in the upcoming Veterans Show at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick Maryland. Deadline for submissions is Monday 10/28! Veteran artists are invited to submit one work of art for exhibition. All mediums are eligible. Not theme is required. All submissions will be included in the exhibition unless otherwise indicated by Delaplaine staff. The Veterans Show will take place November 2 - December 1, 2019.
Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic and Toastmasters International for a demonstration meeting on Saturday, October 26th at 11:30 am to find out more about the soon to be formed Toastmasters Chapter specifically focused to include Veterans, Wounded Warriors, Transitioning Military, Caregivers and Friends. Toastmasters helps people become better communicators and leaders. It allows you to engage with people who share similar interests in a supportive and comfortable setting. It can be beneficial to persons transitioning to a new phase in their career. Come out to find out more and see if Toastmasters is a fit for you! Childcare available. Registration recommended (required for childcare).
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.
The DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) hosts a monthly roundtable on Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm located at 441 4th St.NW. The next meeting will be on Thursday, 10/31. YOUR OPINION MATTERS! MOVA encourages any DC Veteran, Veteran family member or Veteran Service Provider to let your voice be heard! Registration is requested.
This webinar will provide information that will help participants to engage, educate, inform, and partner with faith-based leaders, non-profit organizations, and communities in support of and responding to the behavioral health needs of SMVF. It will provide information about how to access some of the important tools and resources available to equip us all to better form partnerships and serve SMVF and their caregivers. Nov 14, 2019 01:30 PM. Registration is required.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is hiring! They are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds across multiple career fields, including cybersecurity, information security, program management, human resources, budget analyst and more. Attend the Veterans job fair on Monday, November 4th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to learn more.
Join County Council Chair Todd M. Turner for a District 4 Veterans Breakfast and Listening Session on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00-11:00 AM in Bowie, MD. The event will also feature special guests U.S. Congressman Anthony Brown and Dr. James A Dula, Veterans Affairs Officer for Prince George's County. Please RSVP by October 25th to 301-952-3094.
Join USO-Metro's Project Next S.T.E.P. and Hiring Our Heroes MSPN for a Federal Resume Workshop for Military Spouses. Tuesday, November 5th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the USO Warrior and Family Center, Fort Belvoir. Registration is required.
Mark Your Calendars for the 11th Annual Tribute to America's Veterans Concert with Chou Chou & the Imperial Palms! Wednesday, November 6th at 6PM at the Buffalo Soliders Great Hall in the Silver Spring Civic Building. The Montgomery County Commission on Veteran Affairs will have a special tribute to those Veterans who were killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan and to all who have served our country there and in all wars. The event is Free and everyone is welcome.