Leveraging SAMHSA SOAR Technical Assistance to Improve Systems March 24, 2022, 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center has worked to address the barriers to equity in SOAR implementation with the development of resources, tools, and training. For this webinar, SOAR Leaders will discuss how these resources have been used to promote equity and […]
Serving Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders Older Adults with SUD This two-hour event is co-sponsored by: The Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) The Pitt Social Work Coalition for Opioid and Addictions Leadership (COAL) The Hartford Partnership Program on Aging Education (HPPAE) Registration is now open for “Serving Older Adults with Substance Use […]
Date: April 21, 2022Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Register Online Around 200,000 service members transition to civilian life each year, according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). As we have seen after the military drawdown in Afghanistan and Iraq in recent years, reintegration is currently affecting thousands of military families. Reintegration is an important process […]
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine will host a free, virtual workshop on April 25, 2022, 12:00 PM-5:15 PM ET exploring how firearm injury and mortality prevention can be integrated into routine care in health systems. The workshop will include discussion about the current evidence on strategies for prevention. It will also explore what […]
Calling all Professionals who work with Veterans! Come learn about resources for Veterans and hear from our Keynote Speaker, Brandon Rumbaugh! Please download a pdf of the event and share with your networks. May 12, 2022 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Westmoreland County Community College-Student Achievement Center 6 Social Work and PCB Credits-Pending are being […]
The Erie VA Medical Center Chaplain Service invites regional clergy, spiritual workers, and lay leaders with a passion for Veterans to participate in its Virtual Moral Injury and Suicide Prevention Seminar. Presenters Dr. J. Irene Harris (nationally recognized expert in the treatment of Moral Injury) and Brandon Wiley, LPC will aid participants in: • Understanding […]
In observance of National VA Research Week, VA's Office of Research and Development is hosting an online symposium to highlight the work of four groundbreaking VA investigators. Each has been recognized for outstanding research that has advanced knowledge in their fields and improved the lives of Veterans and others. The awardees are Dr. Leigh Hochberg, […]
PA CARES Training Summit 2022 This event was planned in collaboration with the PA Cares Military Task Force. Date: May 24, 2022 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: Free This half day training event will focus on considerations that are needed to promote wellness within the lives of service members, veterans, and […]
The inaugural Suicide Research Symposium (SRS) will take place on June 16-17, 2022. The SRS will be free and take place virtually. We envision this being a place where you have the opportunity to: Present recent research findings Stay informed on recent developments in suicide research Network, connect, and find a community with other suicide […]
The Google Veterans Network (VetNet) is proud to present the 2nd annual Google VetNet Career Week, a virtual three-day event offering veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses/partners the tools, support, and advice needed to establish and advance your career. This year, VetNet has also partnered with Welcome.US to extend Career Week to those seeking […]
Increasing Awareness of Suicide among Women Veterans: Coming Together to Make a Difference Thursday, June 23rd 2022 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm MST (Virtual) Women Veterans are an underserved and often overlooked population. Suicide among Women Veterans is a growing problem, and suicide by firearm has increased substantially in this population. Join us to learn about […]
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2022* Since 2010, the number of Veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States has been cut almost in half, from 74,087 in 2010 to 37,252 in 2020. Despite the overall decrease in Veteran homelessness, data shows that progress has stalled since 2016. This learning community will explore lessons from the past […]