Delivering Hope Through Building Connections

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:30 am – 3:30 pm EST Location: Soldiers & Sailors, Third Floor Ballroom 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA Presented By: Melissa Jenkins-Fernández, Psy.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist & USAF Veteran Catherine Markosky, CEO & Founder, STAT, Inc. Emily Benjamin, MS, Residential Addiction Counselor, St. Joseph Institute Making personal connections is key to […]

Fayette County, PA Bi-Weekly Veterans Events

RISE Veterans is partnering with the East End United Community Center in Uniontown, PA for a series of events for Veterans in the community! The sessions are open to anyone and they run from through 6/21. Registration is encouraged. No cost to attend. 150 Coolspring Street Uniontown, PA 6 pm - 7 pm

Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium

The National Council on Aging is proud to host the 6th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored with the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on […]

All Veterans Empowerment Workshop

All Veterans Empowerment Workshop May 11, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT Register online for Zoom link. About the event All Veterans. Any and all veterans are welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment ~Schedule […]

Addressing the Rising Mental Health Needs of an Aging Population

On May 15-16, a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine planning committee will organize and host a public workshop to explore the current state of mental health care for older adults in the United States and potential strategies to address the mental health needs and challenges of our aging population. Invited presentations and discussions […]

Mental Health: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in mental health challenges affecting people of all ages. This has made it more important than ever to increase mental health literacy and decrease the stigma surrounding treatment. During this workshop, you will learn to identify signs that someone is experiencing a mental health challenge, then […]

Fourth Annual Caregiver and Family Resource Fair

VAPHS Fourth Annual Caregiver and Family Resource Fair When: Thu. May 18, 2023, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm ET Where: H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Cost: Free Stop by to learn about various caregiver resources, meet with community partners, talk with fellow caregivers, enter to win caregivers’ gift baskets, and […]

Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop

Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop May 21, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Register online for the Zoom link. About the event Women Veterans. Any and all women veteran welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment […]

All Veterans Empowerment Workshop

All Veterans Empowerment Workshop May 25, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT Register online for Zoom link. About the event All Veterans. Any and all veterans are welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment ~Schedule […]

Setting Boundaries for Healthy Relationships and Caregiver Self-Care

Airing Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm ET Register Now Healthy boundaries are essential for any caregiver supporting a loved one living with depression. Boundaries provide structure in relationships and ensure that everyone involved is respected and gets their needs met. By setting clear limits, you can prioritize your wellness while continuing […]

S.A.V.E. Training

Support Our VeteransTake a S.A.V.E. suicide prevention training to learn how you can support a Veteran in a crisis. WHAT IS VA S.A.V.E. TRAINING?The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember theimportant steps involved in suicide prevention:S: Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognizedA: Ask the most important question of all — “Are you thinking of killing […]

Sleeping Our Way to Preventing Suicide

AFSP Western PA Research Connection Event with Tina R. Goldstein, Ph.D. and Peter Franzen, Ph.D. Join us for our Sleeping Our Way to Preventing Suicide:  How sleep impacts suicide risk...and what we can do about it research connection event with Dr. Tina Goldstein and Dr. Peter Franzen. Hear firsthand what researchers are exploring in the […]