Ministry with Returning Military Persons & Their Families
Operation: Reintegration:
Military Mental Health Workshops
Friday, October 7, 2011
9:00 am-3:00 pm (Registration at 8:30 am)
Central Community College, Columbus, Nebraska
and
Friday, October 21, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm (Registration at 8:30 a.m.)
St. Paul United Methodist Church
324 South Jackson Street, Papillion, Nebraska
$10.00 donation
(lunch on your own)
Certificate of Attendance for CEU's will be awarded
To make a reservation: Please call IMN to the attention of Danielle Sodergren
Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska Military Outreach and Suicide Prevention Coordinator
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508-1813
Any Questions: Call 402-476-3391 or Email: im50427@windstream.net
Sgt. Mark Fayolga
Being in the military can be a particularly stressful occupation that puts major strain on military families, especially with frequent deployments and fighting two wars.
During this 5-hour workshop sponsored by Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska, and featuring representatives from the Veterans Administration, Army One Source, Survivor Outreach Services, and Military Family Life Consultants, you will learn about:
• Military rank and structure
• Mental Health concerns of soldiers and families
• Deployment cycle stressors
• Resources for families and soldiers
• Suicide Gatekeeper QPR training and certification
Who should attend:
• Faith leaders
• Community Members
• Mental Health Professionals
• Military families and supporters
Sgt. Beyonka Josephs
Funding for this project was made possible by grant number 1U795MO59176-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.
Resources:
www.afterdeployment.com
www.dcoe.health.mil
www.militaryonesource.com
www.realwarriors.net
www.tricare.mil
www.focusproject.org
www.va.gov
www.mentalhealth.va.gov
"We stand together and never alone.""It takes the courage and strength of a warrior
...to ask for help" National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)