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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901
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SUMMARY:National Preparedness Month
DESCRIPTION:September is National Preparedness Month\nNational Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This #NationalPreparednessMonth\, make sure you and your family have a plan for when disaster strikes. \n\nMake a Plan\nBuild a Kit\n\nVisit Ready.gov for a variety of resources to help you prepare for any type of hazard or disaster. \nHere are a few pages that might be of interest to you: \n\nAttacks in Crowds – gov/Public-Spaces\nDrought – gov/Drought\nExtreme Heat – gov/Heat\nFlooding – gov/Floods\nPower Outages – gov/Power-Outages\nSafety for Kids – gov/Kids
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/national-preparedness-month/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:September is Suicide Prevention Month\nSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a public health issue and suicide prevention is a way to contribute to the overall health of our families\, communities\, and nation. We all have an essential role to play when it comes to suicide prevention. \nThe Be Connected support line is available to provide resource navigation and support at no cost to all Arizona service members (Active Duty\, Guard & Reserves)\, veterans as well as their family members and caregivers. Be Connected’s support line services are offered at no cost and all calls are confidential. For crisis services\, call 9-8-8 and press 1 or text to 838255. \nHere are some constructive ways you can contribute to suicide prevention efforts and increase the health of the community: \n\nTake in facts about suicide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVeterans are at a higher risk for suicide.\nVeterans have an adjusted suicide rate that is 52.3% greater than the non-veteran US adult population. Source: SAMHSA\nPeople who have previously served in the military account for about 13.7% of suicides among adults in the United States. Source: VA\nIn 2019\, 1.6% of former active-duty service members aged 18-25 years reported making a suicide attempt during the previous 12 months. This was an increase from 0.9% in 2009. Source: SAMHSA\n\n\nAct with compassion. Seek to understand\, and avoid making assumptions and judgments.\nLearn to recognize concerning behaviors and signs of suicide.\n\n\n\n\nKnow what to do and how to seek assistance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall 9-1-1 if the situation is actively dangerous \nCall 9-8-8 for crisis support 24/7\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStart a conversation and stay calm if someone you know exhibits concerning signs.\n\n\n\n\nAsk if the person is thinking about suicide.\nBe there. Don’t leave the person alone. \nConnect them to resources such as 9-8-8 or take them to the Emergency Room\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/suicide-prevention-month/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Mental Health
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SUMMARY:National Service Dog Month
DESCRIPTION:September is National Service Dog Month \nNational Service Dog month is an opportunity to recognize the animals that have been specially trained to provide support for people in need who may be living with medical issues\, impaired mobility\, or addressing mental health needs. Although it has become popular for animals to offer emotional support\, it is important to note that service animals are specially and professionally trained and are afforded special legal protections to be present with their human in places that typically would not allow animals or pets. National Service Dog month has been officially observed in Arizona by proclamation of the Governor and was first observed in 2008 through the efforts of actor Dick Van Patten.  \nRead this blog to learn how the Be Connected team worked to help service dogs belonging to veteran athletes and veterans experiencing homelessness. \nPhoto Courtesy of the Department of Defense (DVIDS): Capt. Carmella Burruss\, 22nd Operations Support Squadron deputy chief of wing intelligence\, poses for a photo with Valco\, May 25\, 2016\, at McConnell Air Force Base\, Kan. Valco is a Labrador-Poodle mix who has been training with Burruss to get his certification from Therapy Dog International so he can work in Veterans Affairs hospitals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/national-service-doh-month/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220928T110000
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SUMMARY:Resource Navigation Training
DESCRIPTION:Everyone in our community is invited to attend Military/Veteran Resource Navigation training. This is the signature training developed by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families to equip members of our community to be an open door to connect service members\, veterans and their families to support and resources. Over 5\,000 Arizonans have attended this training. \nThere is no cost for this training and all are welcome! \nRegister: https://2023acmfnavigationtraining.eventbrite.com \nFor questions or more information\, email Events@ArizonaCoalition.org.
URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/resource-navigation-training-9-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resource Nav Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Coalition for Military Families":MAILTO:events@arizonzcoalition.org
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