Description
The transition from active duty to civilian life can be overwhelmingly difficult for veterans to navigate. The most common struggles they face relate to employment, finances, legal matters, substance use disorders, mental health, relationships, and homelessness. This session will explore the overall veteran population, their needs, military culture, benefits, behavioral health challenges, and resources available.
Instructor
Jamie is a licensed Social Worker from Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated with her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in social work from Christopher Newport University. She is currently the Senior Director of Court Programs and Strategic Initiatives at United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM), where she has been since 2013. Before working at UWCM, she worked with at-risk, new mothers, conducting home visits and child development assessments. Jamie has a background in program management, specifically addressing issues related to homelessness, veterans, and the criminal justice system. She has been the Court Coordinator for Baltimore City’s Veterans Treatment Court since inception in 2015. She currently also oversees the Anne Arundel County Veterans Treatment Court and various other program management projects at United Way.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
I. Brief Military Overview
II. Who Are Our Nation’s Veterans
III. Behavioral Health Challenges
IV. Break
V. Working with the Veteran Population
VI. Resources
VII. Q&A
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Learn more about the veteran population and military culture.
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Gain insight on the difficulties that take place during the transition from serving to civilian life.
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Learn about the common substance use and mental health challenges veterans face.
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Increase knowledge on resources available for veterans surrounding health care, benefits, employment, and housing.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Center for Military Policy Research (2017). Invisible Wounds of War: Psychological and Cognitive Injuries, Their Consequences, and Services to Assist Recovery, March 2017, available at https://justiceforvets.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/RAND.pdf
Institute for Veterans and Military Families (2015). Driving Community Impact: The Case for Local, Evidence-Based Coordination in Veteran and Military Service Families and the America Serves Initiative, April 2015, available at http://nyshealthfoundation.org/resources-and-reports/resource/driving-community-impact-in-veterans-services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2022). Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Nation’s Veterans. November 2022, available at https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/supporting-behavioral-health-needs-our-nations-veterans
https://usafacts.org/topics/veterans/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/250329/number-of-us-veterans-by-state/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/250271/us-veterans-by-gender/
https://www.va.gov/vetdata/Veteran_Population.asp
https://department.va.gov/about/
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On October 24, 2024, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
