MAY National Military Appreciation Month
May
National Military Appreciation Month
A month which recognize and show appreciation to the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
http://www.military.com/
Month of the Military Caregiver
Honors more than five million caregivers in the U.S. and pays tribute to the people who care for more than two million veterans.
https://militarybenefits.info/
https://www.military.com/
https://friscolegion.org/2021/
2021 Weeks in May
•Public Service Recognition Week - May 2-8, 2021 (First Full week of May)
•Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War II - May 8-9
•Armed Forces Week - May 9-15, 2021 (Week prior to Armed Forces Day, the 3rd Sunday in May)
May 1, 2021 - Loyalty Day
A day set aside for American citizens to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States and to recognize the heritage of American freedom.
https://www.timeanddate.com/
May 1, 2021 - Silver Star Service Banner Day
A day set aside to honor our wounded, ill and dying military personnel by participating in flying a Silver Star Banner.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
May 1, 2021 - National Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Day
https://www.timeanddate.com/
May 5, 2021 – Cinco de Mayo
http://www.history.com/topics/
Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—is a holiday commemorating the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.
Cinco de Mayo Festivals 2020 - 2021 Calendar: https://www.everfest.com/
May 5, 2021 – VA Loma Linda Veterans Community Outreach Team (VCOT) meeting 2pm-3:30pm
Location: Loma Linda VA Ambulatory Care Center (Location of room # will be emailed prior to each meeting)
For more info: Michelle Martinez Michelle.Martinez9@va.gov or 909 787 4601
May 6, 2021 - National Day of Prayer
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Learn more: http://www.
How can you pray for the military community? Learn more: http://www.operationwearehere.
May 8, 2021 - VE (Victory in Europe) Day (Celebrated May 7 in commonwealth countries)
A day which marks the anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe during World War II on May 8, 1945.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
May 7, 2021 - Military Spouse Appreciation Day
A day set aside to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of the spouses of the U.S. Armed Forces. National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in May.
https://militarybenefits.info/
LINK - Practical insights in caring for a military home front family (http://www.
May 9, 2021 - Mother's Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on Mother's Day (http://www.
LINK - Coloring page for military children (http://www.
May 13, 2021 - Children of Fallen Patriots Day
day to honor the families our Fallen Heroes have left behind – especially their children. It’s a reminder to the community that we have an obligation to support the families of our Fallen Patriots.
May 15, 2021 - Armed Forces Day
A day set aside to pay tribute to men and women who serve in the United States’ Armed Forces.
https://www.timeanddate.com/
May 21, 2020 – Inland Empire Women veterans Collaborative (IEWVC) 9am-11:00am
For more information contact: IEWomenVets@gmail.com or 951-734-6300
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 836 7602 8752
Passcode: 844068
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May 22, 2021 - Maritime Day
https://www.marad.dot.gov/
May 29, 2021 - Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day (ARMAD) (Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend)
May 31, 2021 – Memorial Day (Decoration Day) (Last Monday in May)
A day set aside to commemorate all who have died in military service for the United States. Typically recognized by parades, visiting memorials and cemeteries.
http://www.operationwearehere.
LINK - Coloring page for military children (http://www.
http://www.holidays-and-
http://www.operationwearehere.
Other Vet Centric Events
RED Fridays
It's a tiny act that means much more than people seem to realize. On Fridays, civilians back home wear an article of red clothing — a shirt, a tie, anything — as a reminder to all to Remember Everyone Deployed. These Fridays became known as R.E.D. Friday.
https://www.marineparents.com/
Jun 25, 2021 – Inland Empire Women veterans Collaborative (IEWVC) 9am-11:00am
For more information contact: IEWomenVets@gmail.com or 951-734-6300
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 836 7602 8752
Passcode: 844068
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,83676028752#,,,,
+12532158782,,83676028752#,,,,
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 836 7602 8752
Passcode: 844068
Jul 23-25, 2021– TAPS California in July for the Western Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp
TAPS is the national organization that provides compassionate care for the families of all those grieving the death of a military loved one. Including Veteran’s family members, friends.
Register here: https://www.taps.org/seminars/
Sept 29, 2021 –Annual Mental Health Summit 10am
Location: Virtual
For more information contact: Veronica Fry Veronica.Fry@va.gov or 909 825 7084 EXT 7780
??? – Run As One
Run As One is held in honor of Marine veteran Clay Hunt, an original member of Team Rubicon, Mission Continues Fellow, and avid sportsman, who took his own life after battling PTSD and depression. Clay was an active participant in many veteran organizations and the event serves as a celebration of the networks that empower, unite, and enrich the lives of veterans. It is a symbol of leadership, action, and collaboration across the veteran landscape globally and within our local communities.
More Veteran Resources can be located at:
https://www.facebook.com/
RESOURCES:
PTSD Foundation of America
Our Mission:
To address post-traumatic stress among combat veterans, their families & first responders
To give back to those who have given of themselves so selflessly
To increase public awareness of post-traumatic stress
https://www.facebook.com/
Battle In Distress
MISSION: Battle In Distress is committed to reducing the 23 Warfighter suicides a day.
Notice: To get in contact with Battle in Distress' Battle Response Team (BRT) please send a message to our facebook page here.
https://www.facebook.com/
Virtual Mental Health Care through Cohen Veterans Network
Mental wounds are just as difficult to heal as physical wounds – and treating them is just as important. Through a national network of clinics, Veterans and their families are eligible for personalized, evidence-based mental health care. There is no cost for care if you don't have insurance.
Project Refit: Veteran Non-profit PTSD/TBI battle buddy support
They host RADIO CHECK* Buddy Check-in on their FB site
https://www.facebook.com/
MORE RESOURCES
Riverside County has their own resource list posted online.
Riverside County Network of Care for Military, Veterans and their Families https://riverside.
NRD (National Resource Directory) has their own list posted online. https://nrd.gov https://www.facebook.com/
Connect IE (via IEHP) has their own site too. https://connectie.org
Operation We Are Here has a great site with resources https://www.
CalVet has a resourceful site https://www.calvet.ca.gov https://www.facebook.
And has the Veterans Resource book online as well https://www.calvet.ca.gov/
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RC https://connectriverside.org
San Bernardino-Department of Behavioral Health Military Services and Family Support Program
https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/
Services are FREE & are provided to individuals who are Active Duty, National Guard, Reservist or have recently returned from a deployment & their families. Services include mental health & substance abuse screenings, case management, & individual and/or family counseling.
No referral is needed. Individuals may contact agency directly.
Providers include:
BARSTOW
Victor Community Support Services
222 E. Main Street, Suite 117
Barstow, CA 92311
Ph: (760) 255-1496
REDLANDS
Christian Counseling Service
101 E. Redlands Blvd.
Suites 203, 215, 277
Redlands, CA 92373
Ph: (909) 793-1078
TWENTYNINE PALMS
Pacific Clinics
5910 Adobe Road, Suite A
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Ph: (760) 228-9657
*Services are available by appointment only at the Twentynine Palms location. Call (760) 228-9657 to schedule an appointment.
YUCCA VALLEY
Pacific Clinics
58945 Business Center Drive
Ste. D
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Ph: (760) 228-9657
VA Loma Linda, CA
The Mental Health Access Clinic, for Veterans who wish to stay at home but want same day MH care, they can call the Call Center at 909-825-7084, ext. 5085 for a same-day call or video appointment by a staff member.
More Veteran Resources can be located at:
https://www.facebook.com/
Future SBC-DBH Veterans Awareness Sub-Committee meeting dates for 2021:
Jun Mon 6/7/21
Jul Mon 7/5/21
Aug 8/2/21
Sept 9/6/21
Oct 10/4/21
Nov 11/1/21
Dec 12/6/21
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