EDUCATIONAL TOPIC: Mental Health Supports for Veterans Please join our monthly stakeholder engagement forum on March 21 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. We are pleased to present educational programming focusing on three resources that address and promote the mental health of Veterans. Join us for presentations...

PGA HOPE Wisconsin (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to Veterans from all backgrounds to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Participants of PGA HOPE programs include military Veterans living with physical or cognitive challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress...

Conferenc​​​e Objectives  Demonstrate aspects of effective peer support within community services mental health and substance use recovery, enhance individual skills to provide more effective personal support, and explore innovative applications of peer support in communities. Who Should Att​​​end Advocates, individuals interested in supporting others more effectively,...

EDUCATIONAL TOPIC: Equipping Justice-Involved Veterans for Success Please join our monthly stakeholder engagement forum on April 18 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. JOIN ON ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83095402614?pwd=ZGQyNGJib1FpMFRtNHJqYXVHMzZDdz09 Meeting ID: 830 9540 2614 Passcode: 555662 Presentations, moderated discussion, and audience Q&A will focus on the programs and...

PGA HOPE Wisconsin (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to Veterans from all backgrounds to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Participants of PGA HOPE programs include military Veterans living with physical or cognitive challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress...

Wisconsin Warrior Summit Suicide Prevention Conference May 13, 2024 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI The Division of Suicide Research and Healing, along with Mental Health America of Wisconsin, is excited to host the 2024 Wisconsin Warrior Summit. The full agenda is available here. Register here.

EDUCATIONAL TOPIC: Traumatic Brain Injury Please join our monthly stakeholder engagement forum on May 23 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) came to be known as the "signature wound" of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Join us for presentations, moderated discussion,...

PGA HOPE Wisconsin (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to Veterans from all backgrounds to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Participants of PGA HOPE programs include military Veterans living with physical or cognitive challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress...

EDUCATIONAL TOPIC: Dental Care for Veterans Please join our monthly stakeholder engagement forum on June 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. featuring a conversation about meeting the dental care needs of Veterans. Our guests will include Kyle Arneson, Founder of Objective: Veterans' Smile, a local...

VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT: Caregiver & Family Resource Fair Join the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Caregiver Support Program for an opportunity to learn about the wealth of resources available to caregivers and families of Veterans. June 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Madison West VA...

VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT: Caregiver & Family Resource Fair Join the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Caregiver Support Program for an opportunity to learn about the wealth of resources available to caregivers and families of Veterans. June 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Janesville VA Clinic...

VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT: Caregiver & Family Resource Fair (Madison VA Hospital) Join the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Caregiver Support Program for an opportunity to learn about the wealth of resources available to caregivers and families of Veterans. June 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m....

PGA HOPE Wisconsin (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to Veterans from all backgrounds to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Participants of PGA HOPE programs include military Veterans living with physical or cognitive challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress...

Veterans Benefits Block Party - Ft. Atkinson Connect with Federal, State, and County Veteran Representatives, as well as Advocates from County Disability and Aging Resource Centers. June 29, Noon-5:00 p.m. Where: The Fort Atkinson Club and American Legion Post #166 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

FOCUS: Suicide Prevention - September is Suicide Prevention Month Please join our monthly stakeholder engagement forum on September 19 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. featuring a conversation about preventing suicide among  Veterans. Our guests will include Andrea Bailey, Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the Madison VA Hospital....

FOCUS: Medical Foster Homes (VA Program) Join us October 17 at 3 p.m. for this month's virtual Community Engagement Forum to learn about VA’s Medical Foster Homes program (MFH). This month's guest presenter is Madison VAH's MFH Coordinator, Jordan Miller, MSW, CISW. The Medical Foster...

Bob Woodruff Foundation "Straight Talk" Webinar Veteran suicide remains a pressing issue, often stemming from challenges like isolation, a sense of disconnection, and diminished purpose. To address these, organizations across the country are implementing impactful programs to foster community, strengthen bonds, and encourage veterans to...

Introducing and Promoting VA-Community Coalition This event will bring together Madison VA Hospital Executive Director Christine Kleckner, key hospital staff, community advocates, and organizations that are part of the growing VetsCAN coalition. Please join us for 90 minutes of learning, intentional networking, and light refreshments....

Rock County Veterans Resource Fair in Janesville This event will include many departments from the Madison VA Hospital distributing information and will also include on site healthcare application assistance. The Rock Co. Veterans Service office and representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will help...

FOCUS: Service Member Transition Assistance Join us on February 20 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. CLICK HERE TO JOIN FORUM In addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and others,...

FOCUS: VA Veteran Directed Care Program Join us on March 20 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom.  In addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs...

FOCUS: The VA Disability System Join us on April 17 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. In addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and others, we will learn about the...

Veterans Day at the State Capitol Sponsored by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of Wisconsin. On April 22, 2025, Veterans and their supporters from all over Wisconsin will assemble at the Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolan Drive...

VA Support for Survivors The Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network invites you to a special presentation featuring the Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) Program, the Office of Survivors Assistance, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. This...

FOCUS: Transportation for Veterans CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA and ZOOM CONNECTION INFO Join us on May 15 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. In addition to updates from staff of the Madison VA Hospital, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs...

Wings Over the Fairway - Veterans Care Trust Golf Outing The Veterans Care Trust Fund is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of our rural Wisconsin veterans, active military personnel, and their families. We aim to fill the gaps in overlooked services and resources. The...

FOCUS TOPIC: Rogers Behavioral Health "Fire Watch" Virtual Mental Health Program CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA and ZOOM CONNECTION INFO Join us on June 19 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. In addition to updates from staff of the Madison...

Veterans & Military Appreciation: Madison Mallards vs. Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Join other Veterans at the local home of America's pastime. Tickets only $5! Use promo code MILITARY25 at checkout. Enjoy pre-game military recognition and Veteran resource fair. Game time is 6:35 PM. Gates...

Team RWB Madison – Golfing With The Eagles 9-Hole Outing Nine holes of golf (walking or cart) will be provided by Team RWB at the Monona Golf Course. Team RWB Madison is hosting a fun 9-hole golf outing, followed by an outdoor social. There will...

FOCUS TOPIC: End of Life Care for Veterans CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA and ZOOM CONNECTION INFO Join us on September 18 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. We will explore things to consider to prepare for end-of-life care. We...

FOCUS TOPIC: Fisher House CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA and ZOOM CONNECTION INFO Join us on October 16 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. A Fisher House is a comfort home in a network of houses located near military and...

Stand Down Madison Main Event The mission of the Wayne D. Horner Memorial Stand Down is to link community partners offering a wide variety of essential services by providing ‘a hand-up not a hand-out’ to veterans experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. CLICK HERE TO...

DAV Distinguished Speakers Series - Correcting the Record: Veterans' Voices on Discharge Upgrades This event is part of the DAV Distinguished Speaker Series, a partnership between DAV and the Veterans Legal Clinic at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School.  Each of our panelists...

Veteran's Day Breakfast - All Invited; Veterans Eat for Free Everyone is welcome to attend the buffet breakfast. Veterans and active duty military eat for Free! Cost for non-veterans is $15, children 5-7 $7, and children 5 or under are free. Please come out and...

Promoting VA-Community Coalition Join VetsCAN for a panel conversation about meeting veterans' basic needs and how we can better meet the community's needs.  Following the panel conversation, we will engage in intentional networking events, where we can explore how each organization can collaborate to support veterans in our...

  Acquired Brain Injury and Suicide Risk This session provides an overview of the relationship between acquired brain injury and suicidal ideation. Participants will be able to describe why an increased risk of suicidal ideation is displayed among many ABI survivors, and will be able...

FOCUS TOPIC: Heat and Housing For Heroes CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA and ZOOM CONNECTION INFO Join us on January 15 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. Our guest will be Noel Ayala, Veteran Services Advocate for Heat and Housing...

  Substance Use in Crisis Intervention Substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions (also known as co-occurring disorders) are very common and can significantly impact the effectiveness of crisis intervention. ​In addition to learning commonly used screening tools and how they apply to ASAM levels...

  Assessing & Managing Suicide in Correctional Settings Many mental health providers are adept when assessing the degree of suicidal risk and means of managing increased risk amongst their clients. However, in the correctional setting, risk assessment can seem less clear when managing intense, high...

FOCUS TOPIC: Habitat For Humanity - Veterans Build Program CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA and ZOON CONNECTION INFO Join us on February 19 at 3 p.m. for this virtual Community Engagement Forum presented by VetsCAN. Our guest will be Morgan Pfaff, Executive Director of Habitat for...

Connected Care: Transforming Mental Health Through Technology In response to the multi-faceted needs of our community, the planning committee has chosen the theme to explore and advance innovative ways that technology can transform mental health care across schools, communities and healthcare systems, with a focus...

Help & Hope Conference on Substance Use Disorders The Help & Hope Conference will assist professionals and para-professionals who work with families and individuals for whom substance use disorders are a concern. This affordable conference brings together experts in the field of alcohol and other...

The NAMI Wisconsin Annual Conference is an event organized by the Wisconsin chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is a gathering that takes place once a year and aims to bring together individuals, families, professionals, and advocates from across the state who...

Wisconsin Peer Recovery Conference This event is highly recommended for Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) and Certified Parent Peer Specialists (CPPS) who are looking to deepen their skills, expand their knowledge, and strengthen their network within the field of peer support. Whether you are an experienced...

Highway Cleanup - Cottage Grove Road (Hwy BB) Details: Meeting Point: VFW 7591 at 8:30 AM – start with coffee and donuts, then we'll grab our gear and carpool to the highway cleanup location. Parking: Park at the Cemetery (we may have additional parking, that...