More than half of the veterans who die by suicide are over 50 years old. Over 42% of NYC Veterans are age 55 and older, and many face challenges in health, memory, independence or loss of loved ones that may lead to distress or isolation. Learn how you might change a life or even save one.

You will gain valuable insight into:

- Why aging veterans are at greater risk that their civilian counterparts

- What to listen for in order to assess their mental health, and

- How to engage and refer aging veterans in need to an appropriate behavioral health partner.

Clear up some myths and misunderstandings about services available to aging veterans, with time for Q&A.

RSVP here.

James J. Peters VA Medical Center offers a Veterans Information Fair on November 29, 9am - 3:30pm. Help is on the way for veterans. Hosted by Johnnie H. Williams.

www.helpisonthewayforveterans.net

Honor our veterans at Come Back Daily Tribeca and enjoy a variety of different experiences curated by High Falls Hemp NY on November 14, 6-8pm. Then enjoy a panel discussion at 7pm, moderated by Dr. Andre Ragnauth, MPhil., a Ph.D, Neuropyscho pharmacologist, and Biophysicist veteran, as other veterans discuss how CBD has impacted their lives.

Register here.

Veterans enrolled in VA care may be able to request Acupuncture Therapy from Golden Acupuncturist Clinic.

The Animal Farm Foundation connects shelter dogs with people with disabilities.

Dental 365 offers their 3rd Annual Free Dentistry for Veterans event on November 10, 9am-2pm.

Congressman Max Rose offers Veterans Service Days on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Our veterans have sacrificed so much for us, they deserve our support and attention all year-round, not just on Veterans’ Day. 

NYU School of Medicine is researching the effect of an investigational medication on drinking habits and symptoms of stress from a traumatic event.