STR Veterans and First Responders Connection Hour (Behavioral Health)
Focuses on the skills related to military transition to civilian life as well as additional resources in a safe and judgment-free environment. Also for first responders experiencing issues. While facilitated by a Saint Michael’s Warriors member, this program is provided by STR Behavioral Health, a mental health and addiction treatment Read more…
Forward Observer
Join the VA’s Compassionate Contact Corps! The CCC of the Modern Era
Join the VA’s Compassionate Contact Corps! The CCC of the Modern Era Looking for a more personal way to help veterans: those in need of someone with whom to talk? A human voice sometimes has magical powers. A caring heart is a gift from God — something learned, not automatic. Read more…
LVMAC NEWS
LVMAC News: Spreading Kindness and Helping Veterans through a Wish
Mr. Peter Stinson, Executive Director for the Twilight Wish Foundation, explained to the council at its 20 October 2023 meeting in Hellertown the origins and compassion of his organization for the low income elderly citizen — its mission being to honor and enrich the lives of seniors …, its vision Read more…
National Museum of Industrial History Pushes Metal Health for Veterans
Free for Veterans Register now!
LVMAC NEWS
LVMAC News: Wilkes-Barre VA Wants A Suicide Prevention Coalition in the Lehigh Valley
Reed Walker, Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator (CEPC) from the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, explained to the council at its 19 July 2023 meeting that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is interested in creating a Suicide Prevention Coalition in the Lehigh Valley towards achieving its clinical healthcare priority: preventing veteran Read more…
LVMAC NEWS
LVMAC News: Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living Talks About Its Renewed Effort for Veterans
Presented by Debbie Rozear, Supervisor of Core & Housing Services, and Al-Nisha McFadden, Veteran Community Support Coordinator, of the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL) to the council at its 17 May 2023 meeting, LVCIL is one result of a movement (later known as the Independent Living Movement) in the Read more…