Program The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, along with the rest of the federal government, recently affirmed its commitment to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) veterans. However, LGBTQ+ veterans are subject to...
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...
Movie Screening: Friday, March 22, 2024 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Madison VA Hospital Auditorium Join this screening of Honor In the Air, a documentary from award-winning Director Susan Reetz, that tells the story of Captain Scott Alwin and the heroic men from the Army's...
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...
Conference 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 Attend 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...
Higher Education After the Service When they leave the service, many veterans take advantage of benefits such as the GI Bill to earn a college degree, build upon their existing education or gain certifications that will help them in their chosen civilian career. But navigating...
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.
Military Spouse Resiliency Workshop This is a FREE workshop that aims to empower spouses by enhancing their resilience tonavigate life’s stressors and adapt to evolving military lifestyle demands. Navigating the role of a military spouse or significant other demands a unique level of...
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...
