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Military Appreciation Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

Family of Heroes: Online Training Simulation

A place for family members and veterans learn critical skills to manage the challenges of post-deployment life together.

2012 VWWP Annual Progress Report

2012 Year In Review - Now Available!

Find Support

Find regional support groups in your area.

Vets On Campus

Learn all about transitioning into college.

Help-Lines

Get connected with services and specific needs.

PTSD Awareness Month

5/22/2013
The National Center for PTSD continually promotes awareness of PTSD and effective treatments. Help raise PTSD awareness.

Annual Caroline County Wounded Warriors Bass Fishing Tournament

5/14/2013
The annual Caroline County Wounded Warriors Bass Fishing Tournament took place on Saturday April 27, 2013.

Military Appreciation Month/Mental Health Awareness

5/1/2013
National Military Appreciation Month recognizes all service members past and present, veteran and current. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month.

Women Veterans Call Center

4/26/2013
“The Veterans Affairs Department has launched a new hotline -- 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) -- to receive and respond to questions from veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women veterans. The service began accepting calls March 27.”

AmeriCorps Week

4/4/2013
On Friday, March 8th Virginia Veterans Corps (VVC) members participated in a training activity and celebrated AmeriCorps Week.

Helping Children Cope During Deployment

Photo by Pvt. Daniel Boothen Wed, 2013-05-15 read more

Preparing Children for Deployment

Preparing Children for Deployment Deployment can be emotionally challenging for the entire military family and it can be especially confusing and stressful for children. Parents can also experience stress, as they wonder how the transition will affect their children and parenting responsibilities. This article focuses on pre-deployment tips that can help prepare military families for the absence of one or both parents. Fri, 2013-04-26 read more

Coordinating Child Care for Military Families

The demands of military life can be challenging for families, especially for working parents. Source: DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Marie Brown, U.S. Air Force/Released Fri, 2013-03-29 read more

Creating a Family Care Plan

Deployment can be a stressful time for military families. Source: DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Marie Brown, U.S. Air Force/Released Deployment can be a stressful time for military families. An important way to ease stress and boost family resilience and readiness is to make sure your family has a plan in place for when you are called to duty away from home. Fri, 2013-03-29 read more

PSA: Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler (59 sec.)

Meta Title Tag:  Video PSA: Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler (59 sec.) at Real Warriors Video Title:  Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler (59 sec.) Video Category:  PSA Video Description:  Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler, the senior most enlisted service member in the U.S. Army, experienced combat stress following deployment to Iraq. With the support of his command, Chandler reached out for the care he needed and continues to excel in his career. Video File:  RW_PSA_SMAChandler_59SEC_FINAL.mov Download Url:  chandler59/download.php Closed Caption XML:  timedtext_59s.xml Video Thumbnail:  Video Rating:  0 Youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/embed/DtpmVuw17q0 Wed, 2013-03-13

Diabetic Classes (5/28/2013)

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Event Location
Cumberland Mountain Community Services
P.O. box 810
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

Event Date
5/28/2013 1:00 PM

Post Traumatic Yoga (PTY) (5/29/2013)

Yoga focused towards Veterans & Soldiers - Cost is Free - Ages: 18 & Up!

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Event Location
Chester Family YMCA - Group Exercise Studio

Event Date
5/29/2013 2:03 PM

Veterans Expo - Save the Date

The Veterans Expo is an occasion for Veterans and their families, in Southwest Virginia, to benefit from the exhibits of community service providers, healthcare professionals, VA benefits organizations, education/training providers, business startup assistance organizations, and employers.

Event Location

Charles R. King Community Center
Southwest Virginia Community College
724 Community College Road
Cedar Bluff, VA

Event Date
6/1/2013 2:26 PM

Rural Health Outreach Van - Region 4 - June


Event Location

JUNE

Williamsburg~ Home Depot 6700 Mooretown Rd                                                                      
June 10 *10:00am to 2:00pm*
 
Blackstone~ Wal-Mart Supercenter 1451 South Main St                                                         
June 11 & 24 *10:00am to 2:00pm*

Farmville ~ Prince Edward Elks Lodge 236 S. Main St                                                            
June 6 & 20*10:00am to 2:00pm*

Warsaw ~ The Orchard 20 Delfae Dr                                                                                                        
June 14 & 27 *10:00am to 2:00pm*
 
Providence Forge ~ Chickahominy Tribal Center 8200 Lott Cary Rd                                       
June 17 *10:00am to 2:00pm*
 
Surry~ County Health Department 474 Colonial Trail West, Dendron, VA                                        
June 13 *10:00am to 2:00pm*
 
Crewe~ American Legion Post 50  3400 Rocky Ford Road                                                                 
June 21 *10:00am to 2:00pm*

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Event Date
6/6/2013 4:22 PM

Ride For The Warriors - 4th Annual

Ride for the Warriors - Bike event.  Proceeds go to the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. All donations are tax deductible

Event Location
American Legion Building
297 E. Poythress Street
Hopewell Virginia

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Event Date
6/15/2013 9:00 AM

Our community,
our strength.

We've served our country and some have seen battle. We share common experiences and feelings. Now, we're talking about it - and that's a battle in itself. This is a battle that can be won.

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