Join the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs (FDVA) for a virtual event entitled, ‘MST & PTSD Survivor: ‘Hear Me, See Me. Empowered Advocate’ taking place during Mental Illness Awareness Week. The target audience is Women Veterans who have experienced MST and PTSD, and those providers, individuals, active duty, and Veterans interested in learning more. The goal is to raise awareness of services and advocacy to empower Women.

This series will be on Wednesday, October 7^th 6:30-8:30 p.m. (EST) and will focus on Services and Advocacy. The Eventbrite Link to Register is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mst-ptsd-survivor-hear-me-see-me-empowered-advocate-tickets-120027043117?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_old_publish&utm_content=shortLinkViewMyEvent. Once you are registered, you will receive the Zoom Link for the event.

The next Veterans Council of Duval County meeting will be on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Steven Spickelmier is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting online.

DO NOT GO TO AMERICAN LEGION POST 137.

This is a virtual resource fair and pride celebration presented by the NF/SG VHS and community organizations of Jacksonville. Bolded events are featured sessions; please join promptly at their scheduled times to participate. All other events are "drop in" virtual tabling sessions - You may join briefly at any point during their time slots to learn about services, ask questions, and receive resources and information. Join the Zoom events: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7646355864. Meeting ID: 764 635 5864

The Veterans Council of Duval County will meet Tuesday, June 16, 2020. The meeting will be held at American Legion Post 137 at 7:00 P.M. Social Distancing will be used, please bring your mask or one will be provided.

As the city, state, and nation continue to cautiously reopen in the wake of COVID-19, the City of Jacksonville is hosting a virtual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25, to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in service to our country.
 

A workshop for our community White Star Family Members, who have endured the loss of a service member, veteran or first responder to suicide. In a supportive, collaborative space, we will explore various perspectives on healing and transforming from the trauma of sudden loss and grief. Lunch will be provided. RSVP required by April 14th to TheFirstResponderProject@gmail.com.

The Jacksonville Outpatient Clinic presents "What You Should Know about VA Healthcare". This event is open to the public. No RSVP required! Case managers and non-VA healthcare professionals are encouraged to come. Learn about the services the Department of Veterans Affairs provides, including but not limited to:

• Primary/Specialty Care
• Women's Health
• Mental Health
• VA Video Connect
• My Health E Vet
• VA Caregiver Support
• Healthcare for Homeless Veterans
• Community Care
• Common Myths about the VA System
• Whole Health

This event will be on Wednesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 29th from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

This event has been postponed until further notice. Please check back for updates.

Join Women in Defense First Coast Chapter for their second annual EMPOWER event, which is a 
half-day of professional development activities for women (men welcome, too!) and a half-day of STEM activities for kids, at University of North Florida.

Prior to tournament week, THE PLAYERS will welcome active duty, Reserve, retired military, veterans, and military spouses to TPC Sawgrass on Saturday, March 7th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Birdies for the Brave® Patriots’ Outpost, to participate in its annual Military Job Fair, in partnership with the Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition. 

The next Vets4Vets Quarterly Gathering will be on February 29, 2020. The gathering will also feature a welcome home tribtue to Vietnam Veterans. There will be free parking in Lot Z and a free buffet lunch. This event is free for all Veterans.