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
Madison East VA Clinic Ribbon Cutting Join the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in celebrating the ribbon cutting of the Madison East VA Clinic. July 2, 2:30 p.m. Madison East VA Clinic, 4904 Eastpark Blvd, Madison 53718 For more information and to...
Baraboo VA Clinic Open House & Brat Fry August 15, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Baraboo VA Clinic's NEW LOCATION: 414 County Road 136, Baraboo 53913 The new 10,000 square foot clinic more than doubles the size of the former clinic and can serve up to...
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...
Saluting Veterans - Rockford | Space at this FREE EVENT is limited to the first 150 RSVPs Theme: Resiliency Recognize, address, and overcome not only the physical, but the mental/emotional scars. Speakers include Keynote: MG (Ret.) James Mukoyama President & Exec. Dir. at Military Outreach...
Edgewood College - Madison | Veterans and Military Appreciation Luncheon Click here to RSVP. The luncheon will be held at Edgewood College in the Washburn Heritage Room. Doors will open at 1130, with lunch to be served at approximately 1200. Organizers thank the WPS...
TAPS Institute Workshop: Increasing Your Meaning * For Military and Veteran survivors only. Finding Meaning has been referred to as the 6th Stage of Grief. Finding a sense of purpose during your grief process can seem like finding a needle in a haystack. This workshop...
Weekly gathering for coffee and conversations with Veterans and caregivers When: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Where: Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street, Madison. Question? Contact Rhea Vacha, Local Recovery Coordinator at (608) 332-1628. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
TAPS Institute Webinar: Grief - Through the Eyes of Children Adults in children’s lives want to know how they can support them in their grief. Understanding how children experience grief and how loss impacts their lives will better help us to offer the care and...
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....
Weekly Trivia Night at VFW Post 1318 Get ready to flex your mental muscles, trivia lovers! Our weekly trivia night is the perfect chance to prove your superior knowledge. Prized for the top three teams and no entry fee. Come alone or with friends. Let's...
