Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF)
Arlington County is pleased to announce services for individuals who are Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF).
We offer case management to help navigate, coordinate, and access clinical services for individuals experiencing conditions such as:
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Military sexual trauma
- Brain injury
- Physical abuse
- Substance use disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Homelessness
For additional information including how to access services, contact Nicol Jackson at njackson1@arlingtonva.us or 703-965-6279.
Upcoming Events
September is Suicide Prevention Month! During this month we bring awareness and mindfulness around the heavy topic of suicide prevention. There are several events and trainings this month to assist all working with Service Members, Veterans, and Families, as well as those within the community.
Trainings & Community Events:
Thurs. Sept. 5 10:00am - 11:00am, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Workshop. Register
Tuesday, September 10: 10:00am-11:00pm: Women of Valor: Domestic Violence Program Tickets | Eventbrite
Tues. Sept. 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm, VA S.A.V.E and CALM Training. Register
Wednesday, Sept 11: 9:30am: Arlington Virginia September 11th Remembrance| 2100 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, VA 22201
Wed. Sept 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Cultural Considerations: Tribal VHA Partnerships in Suicide Prevention Toolkit (1 CE). Register
Thursday, Sept. 12: 1:00pm-2:00pm: Arlington County DCHS: SMVF Meet & Greet (In Person) Conference room 424 Sequoia 3
Thursday, Sept. 12 11:00am - 12:00pm, Balancing Military Spouse Employment with Family Economic Well-Being. Register
Friday Sept. 13 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Working with Patients Presenting with Suicidal Behaviors: Best Practices to Improve Assessment, Intervention, and Safety Register
Saturday, Sept. 14: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Salute to Service Family Fun Day Tickets, Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Tues., Sept. 17 5:00 pm, Spouse Transition and Readiness (STAR) Workshop Register
Wed., Sept 18: 10:00am - 5:30pm: Women Veteran & Military Spouse Founders Forum Tickets, Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Wed., Sept 18, 2024 : 7:00 p.m. Hiring out Heroes: Military Spouse Fellowships Information Session - Register
Sat., Sept. 21: 9:00am-10:00am: Easterseals Walk with Me. For more information contact events@eseal.org or visit walk.eseal.org
Tues. Sept 24 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Enhancing Military Family Wellbeing: Understanding and Nurturing Economic Security. Register Here
Sun, Sept. 25: 10:30 am-1:30pm: 2024 HIRE VETS NOW - Fort Belvoir Event Registration Tickets, Fort Belvoir | Eventbrite
Military Observances:
Sept. 8-14 – Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 11 – U.S. Patriot Day
Sept. 18 – U.S. Air Force Birthday
Sept.21 – International Day of Peace
Sept. 24 – Gold Star Mother and Families Day
"No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks."
– James Allen