Do you know a Veteran who likes to connect with other Veterans in a new way? Please help us spread the word about Veteran "X".

 

Veteran "X" is a recovery-based peer support program for Veterans. Veterans working with Veterans to go over and provide feedback on the everyday challenges faced by Veterans of all ages.

 

To attend and register, contact Veteran Sartariet McMorris, Certified Peer Support Specialist, at 305-575-7000 ext. 17690.

 

Starts on September 13, 2021 and meets every Monday from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. via Virtual Video Connect.

 

Open to all Veterans.

Veterans, are you having difficulty dealing with stress? Feeling frustrated? Trouble coping?

 

Try phone-based mindfulness meditation. Join us & learn what it's about. No registration required.

 

Mindfulness meditation is a VA-supported technique that can help you to better manage the challenges and stressors of everyday life. The class provides an opportunity to learn and practice mindfulness meditation techniques. This class encourages the cultivation of awareness, compassion, and acceptance.

 

Classes are available by phone from 11am-noon ET. During each class, a topic related to mindfulness is introduced, followed by a guided meditation practice.

 

2021 MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASSES

• Friday, September 17
• Friday, October 1
• Friday, October 15
• Friday, November 19
• Friday, December 3
• Friday, December 17

 

TIME: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST

 

LOCATION: This class is offered via telephone.

 

CALL: 1-404-397-1596 or 1-833-558-0712 (toll free)

 

Participant access code: 433 794 55

 

FACILITATOR:
Lauren St. Hill, MSW, LSW
Social Worker, NJ Department of Mental Health Research and Program Development

 

The War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) is hosting the class.

 

For more info, email NJWRIISCEDTEAM@va.gov.