Region Five

Veterans

Helping

Veterans

Join the Event

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

10:00 - 14:00

HUB757

6801 Bridgeway Dr, Suffolk, VA

This event will be available to live-stream!

$

Join the Event

Veterans Helping Veterans is an event offering resources, help, and support for veterans and service members transitioning to civilian life. Register for this event.

Organizers

This event is sponsored by the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). Meet the team that runs the Region Five grant department!

Event Itinerary

Local community organizations partner with service members and veterans to add support to all aspects of your life.

About SMVF

Sponsered by Region Five, the SMVF is our solution to helping military members and veterans with their mental health and daily lives.

Registration

Participants will be able to register at this time if they have not preregistered for the event.

Foyer

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Video Testimonials

Video Testimonials of Veterans from the SSG Fox and SMVF Programs.

Auditorium

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Introduction of the Symposium

Introduction to the Veterans Helping Veterans symposium and introduction of the vendors.

Auditorium

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Veterans Panel

Various services provided with the Veterans programs to support and empower for wellness. Participating programs: SSG Fox, SUD, OP, & SMVF.

Auditorium

10:15 AM – 10:40 AM

Life Center - LGBT

Education on Intimate Partner Violence and resources for individuals.

Auditorium

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

Raffle Drawing

Participants and viewers will be entered for the drawing of prizes throughout the symposium

Auditorium

11:00 AM – 11:05 AM

Break

Foyer

11:05 AM – 11:15 AM

Hampton Roads Wellness Center

Physiological effects of alcohol and substance use on the body.

Auditorium

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

Mental Health Awareness

Identification of various mental health disorders and distinguishing the signs and symptoms. The panel will feature various members of the mental health staff at WTCSB.

Auditorium

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Raffle Drawing

Participants and viewers will be entered for the drawing of prizes throughout the symposium

Auditorium

12:15 PM – 12:20 PM

Lunch and Comedy Show

Lunch will be served, and Comedian from ASAP will provide entertainment during the concessions. Foyer is available for participants to meet the various vendors.

Auditorium

12:20 PM – 12:50 PM

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing

Services that promote camaraderie, connectedness and healing for service members and Veterans.

Auditorium

12:50 PM – 1:20 PM

Department of Veteran Services

Veterans benefits and related services to increase overall functioning.

Auditorium

1:20 PM – 1:50 PM

Q & A/Closing

Auditorium

1:50 PM – 2:00 PM

Sheila Reaves

Director of Regional Recovery and Crisis Stabilization Services

Charles Stamper

SSG Fox SPGP & SMVF Operations Manager

Tara Elsenpeter

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician

Kyrsten Stewart

SSG Fox SPGP, Administrative Specialist I

James Bland

SSG Fox SPGP, Veteran Recovery Coordinator

Yoomee Lee

SSG Fox SPGP, Case Manager

Michael Evans

SSG Fox SPGP, Education- Vocational Specialist

Kyonna Goode

Service Member, Veteran and Family (SMVF), Veteran Recovery Coordinator

Robin Gunther

Service Member, Veteran and Family (SMVF), Regional Navigator

Dr. Tristan Galves

SMVF Outpatient Patient Clinician

Paula Lynch

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinician

Larry Veale

SSG Fox SPGP, Veteran Recovery Coordinator

Chester Boothe

SSG Fox SPGP, Veteran Recovery Coordinator

Dr. Shannon Harris

SSG Fox SPGP, Training Facilitator/Clinician

Sylvester Artis

SSG Fox SPGP, Job Coach

About SMVF

SMVF is Region Five’s support program for Service Members, Veterans and their Families; helping to ensure that veterans, active duty members and military family members obtain behavioral health treatment services and support.

The SMVF helps veterans and active duty military with:

  • Mental health and support
  • Educational opportunities
  • Employment opportunities
  • Paperwork
  • Transitioning out
  • Finding community
  • Job coaching
  • Case management 
  • a lot more 🙂

Register Here

This event is for veterans, families of former or current service members and active duty military.

  • Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
  • 10:00 – 14:00 (EST)
  • HUB757 – Suffolk, VA

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