Symposium on Enhancing Community Capacity to Meet the Needs of Returning Servicemembers & Their Families

Sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers -NYS Chapter Veterans’ Mental Health Training Initiative

This full day event will be held in the following five locations across New York State.  Topics presented will include military culture, screening and assessment of combat specific Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and substance abuse, as well as family issues related to deployment and re-entry. The events will also provide information regarding the benefits, resources, and services available to support New York State’s returning soldiers, veterans and their families. This training initiative is funded through a grant from the NYS Legislature.

Health / Mental Health Providers as well as Servicemembers and their Families Are Encouraged to Attend.
Events are FREE of CHARGE

September 17, 2009
Long Island – Hofstra University, Student Center
900 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY

October 23, 2009
Lake Placid – High Peaks Resort
2384 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY
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November 19, 2009
Rochester – Clarion Hotel Rochester Riverside
120 East Main Street, Rochester, NY
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April 23, 2010
NYC – Fordham University, Lincoln Center, Lowenstein Academic Building, 60th Street and Columbus Avenue
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May 21, 2010
Hudson Valley – SUNY - New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY
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NASW-NYS and OASAS Continuing Education credits will be offered.

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