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2011 VWWP Progress Report

5/15/2012
2011 VWWP Progress Report

Healing Invisible Wounds: Programs Help Rural Vets with PTSD and Depression

5/9/2012
By 2008, nearly 20 percent of military service members nationwide had returned from Iraq and Afghanistan reporting symptoms of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or major depression, according to the report, Invisible Wounds of War. Yet, only slightly more than 50 percent have sought treatment.

Kognito Interactive: online training simulation

5/9/2012
The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Region I, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health, and Kognito Interactive, has launched the Family of Heroes program, an interactive online training simulation.

BIAV Conference; VWWP Participation

5/2/2012
Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) Conference

The Green Zone: A Program to Support Military Students on Campus

4/30/2012
With the advent of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, many colleges and universities have seen significant growth in the numbers of veterans and other military students on their campuses.

You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Tools for Warriors

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone. Free, confidential resources are instantly available to aid you if you are in crisis. To get help immediately, call the Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-TALK and press 1, or chat online now for 24/7 access to trained counselors. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone. Free, confidential resources are instantly available to aid you if you are in crisis. Mon, 2011-08-29

Coping with Separation

Preparing for a service member’s upcoming deployment can be difficult for all members of the military family, including children. Deployment or mobilization can be particularly challenging for children of National Guardsmen and reservists because they may not have the same community support system and resources that are available to active-duty families that live near or on a military installation. Families of National Guard and reserve service members may feel isolated because they are often living in civilian communities where their friends and neighbors may not understand the changes that come with deployment. Source: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shawn P. Coover/Released Wed, 2012-04-18

Stay Connected with Deployed Parents

It can be difficult for families to stay in touch or feel connected when a parent is deployed. Using online programs, such as the ones highlighted in this article, can help families maintain regular communication, reassure children about their parent’s deployment and reinforce parents’ bonds with their children.1 Photo Credit: Jupiterimages/Thinkstock Thu, 2012-04-12

Sesame Workshop’s Military Families Initiatives

With more than 700,000 children who have experienced a parent’s deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan, the Sesame Workshop developed tools and resources to help military families cope with common stressors of deployment.1 With more than 700,000 children who have experienced a parent’s deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan, the Sesame Workshop developed tools and resources to help military families cope with common stressors of deployment.1 Fri, 2012-04-06

April Is the Month of the Military Child

Each year, the Department of Defense recognizes military families by celebrating the Month of the Military Child throughout April.1 Service members with children across the nation can take this opportunity to spend time with their loved ones, while also learning about the importance of family resilience and readiness. The information and resources below can help you communicate with your family throughout the Month of the Military Child and the entire deployment cycle. Photo by Cpl. Theodore Ritchie Fri, 2012-03-09

Healthy Families Retreat


Event Location
Camp Friendship
573 Friendship Way
Palmyra, VA 22963

Event Date
5/18/2012 4:00 PM

Combat Support Group - King George

Event Location
American Legion   Post 89
10021 Dahlgren Road
King George, VA
(Meeting in the basement - Look for signs)

Event Date
5/21/2012 6:00 PM

Criminal Justice Partners Training - Salem


Event Location
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
917 Central Avenue
Salem, Virginia  24153

Event Date
5/22/2012 10:00 AM

VetLink - Charlottesville

VetLink is designed to meet the needs of veterans by providing a relaxed environment to share military, post-military, and transitional experiences with other vets.   Free pizza provided.

Event Location

Christian's Pizza 
Located downtown at 118 West Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Event Date
5/22/2012 6:00 PM

PTSD Support Group (Viet Nam Era)

 

Event Location
American Legion Post 137
4100 Sunlight Avenue
Richmond, Virginia  23224

Event Date
5/23/2012 11:00 AM

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