- This event has passed.
Empowering the Behavioral Health Workforce to Meet the Needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
December 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Empowering the Behavioral Health Workforce to Meet the Needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
The behavioral health workforce shortage throughout the United States is well documented. At the same time, there is a growing demand for military culturally responsive services for service members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF). This learning community will examine strategies to strengthen and empower the behavioral health workforce to meet the unique needs of SMVF.
The learning community will meet monthly beginning in December 2023 via Zoom. Each session will feature both expert presentations and group discussions.
Session 1: Advancing Military Spouse License Portability
Date: December 21, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
Learning Objectives
- Review the Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act and the advancement of interstate compacts for licensed professional counselors
- Describe barriers and opportunities for military spouses
- Identify resources for military spouses in the behavioral health workforce
Presenter
- Kelly Hruska, Director of Government Relations, National Military Family Association
Session 2: Expanding Faith-Based Partnerships
Date: January 18, 2024Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate the vital role of faith communities in supporting the behavioral health needs of SMVF
- Highlight a state example of faith-based partnerships positively impacting the lives of SMVF experiencing substance use or mental health conditions
- Discover resources and programs for faith-based initiatives
Presenter
- Monty Burks, Deputy Director, Tennessee Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
Session 3: Educating Civilian Providers
Date: February 22, 2024Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate the critical need for civilian providers to be military-culturally responsive and aware of unique risk and protective factors for SMVF in their care
- Identify training opportunities for civilian providers to increase their knowledge and readiness to serve SMVF
- Highlight opportunities to demonstrate an organization’s commitment and readiness to serve SMVF
Presenter
- Jenna Pryor, Vice President of Implementation, Learning & Evaluation, PsychArmor