Durham VA Looking for Feedback to Build the VA of the Future

by Alex Watkins | Mar 3, 2021 | News & Updates

The Durham VA is hosting a public virtual listening session on March 10, 2021, from 3-4:30pm to hear from North Carolina Veterans on how to design the health care system for the future and to grow the services that matter most to them. By doing this, Veterans will...

Military and Family Life Counseling for Service Members

by Alex Watkins | Mar 1, 2021 | News & Updates

Military families face unique challenges such as deployments and frequent moves. The Military and Family Life Counseling Program can help. Military and family life counselors are among the benefits available to help service members overcome challenges and thrive in...

Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in the Military

by Alex Watkins | Feb 24, 2021 | News & Updates

If you have questions about how the military ensures equal opportunity and acceptance among all its members – you’re like many others who care about a service member. The Department of Defense (DoD) has taken steps to root out bias and promote an environment in which...

Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 46: Dr. Harold Kudler – Historical Perspective on Suicide Prevention

by Alex Watkins | Feb 22, 2021 | News & Updates

Dr. Harold Kudler is a co-founder of the NC Governor’s Working Group on Veterans, Service Members, and their Families and an active member of the Governor’s Challenge to Reduce Suicide Among Veterans, Service Members, and their Families. Recently he was invited to...

New Series of Workshops to Provide Employment Assistance to Transitioning Military Spouses

by Alex Watkins | Feb 22, 2021 | News & Updates

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new monthly series of career workshops to provide employment assistance to transitioning military spouses. Participation is free and classes are open to all transitioning military spouses. The launch follows a successful...