Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF)

Arlington County has case management for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF), to navigate, coordinate, and access clinical services for individuals experiencing:

Depression or Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Military sexual trauma
Physical abuse
Substance use disorders
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
Traumatic Brain injury (TBI)
Homelessness

For additional information including how to access services, contact Nicol Jackson at njackson1@arlingtonva.us or 703-965-6279.

Happy September!

As we start the month of September, Suicide Prevention month (#SPM25) and Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 7-13) are heavy on our minds. There are several valuable trainings and events happening this month surrounding suicide prevention, addressing substance abuse trends, and safety planning interventions. Please help us recognize, honor, and celebrate the military observances happening during the month, and keep an eye out for additional trainings and workshops coming up over the next month.

Tues. Sept. 9, 9 - 10 am, Suicide prevention and Financial Wellness Training - Register
Tues. Sept. 9, 1 pm, Identifying and Addressing Substance Use Trends in the US - Register
Thurs. Sept. 11, 1 pm, Identifying and Addressing Substance Use Trends in the US - Register
Sat. Sept. 13, 12 -3 pm, Armed Forces Division: Military Community Event – Arlington, VA Register
Sun. Sept 14, 9 - 11 am, Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses Register
Mon. Sept.15, 9 am, Tackling Safety Together: Safety Planning Intervention for Military families - Register
Thurs., Sept.18, 12 - 3 pm, Veteran Cultural Competence: Seeking to Close the Veteran-Civilian Divide - Register
Thurs. Sept. 18 2 pm, S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training - Register
Wed. Sept. 24 3 - 5 pm, Compassion Fatigue and Boundary Setting - Register
Wed. Sept. 24 8 - 9 pm, Planning for the Tough Stuff: Helping Military and Veteran Spouses Navigate Hard Conversations - Register

Military Observances during September

National RECOVERY MONTH
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
KINSHIP CARE AWARENESS MONTH
SEPT 11 - U.S. PATRIOT DAY
SEPT 18 - U.S. AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY
SEPT. 21 - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
SEPT 24 - GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY

Are you a member of the military or veteran? You can become a source of support for a TAPS kid by volunteering as TAPS Military Mentor: taps.org/becomeamilitarymentor
Taps 2025.pdf(PDF, 8MB) - Flyer to share
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