Calendar of Events

Tuesday, Dec 15, 2020

Mindful, Awareness and Thoughts

Time:

9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (EST)

Location:

Virtual

A mindfulness group that will use a strengths based focus to achieve one’s awareness on the present moment, while acknowledging and accepting one’s thoughts and bodily reactions. We will be doing breathing exercise, relaxations techniques and physical exercise(mainly walking).

Facilitator: Gayle Witham

Contact: 269-339-1517

Format: Zoom group

Group capacity: 10- Open to all Veterans enrolled in VA Medical care

Veteran Check In

Time:

9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (EST)

Location:

Virtual

This group is offered to provide Veterans an opportunity to call in an discuss any concerns or issues that they are having. COVID 19 has created an extremely stressful time for Veterans in the community. The social isolation imposed on individuals can create stress. This will opportunity to share with each other.

Facilitator: Michael Morehouse

To Register: Please contact Michael Morehouse 269-966-5600 ext. 31815.

Format: Video Connect

Group Capacity: 10

Anger Management

Time:

9:30 AM- 10:30 AM (EST)

Location:

Virtual

Learn about anger and how to keep yourself from making things worse when you are angry. Learn relaxation approaches, new ways of thinking, and how to deal more effectively with other people.

Facilitator: Thelmo Torrealba

To Register: Please contact Thelmo Torrealba at 517-599-4663.

Format: Video Connect

Capacity: (Open to Lansing Veterans)

Relapse Prevention

Time:

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)

Location:

Virtual

Recovery is often challenging, and relapse is common, but many people successfully resume recovery after a relapse. A lapse or relapse does not have to derail your efforts to recover. It's important to work on changing all-or-nothing thinking. Since the possibility of relapse is always present when you’re living in recovery, arming yourself with a combination of relapse prevention techniques will make long-term sobriety attainable.

Facilitator: Sean Stallworth

To Register: Please contact Sean Stallworth at 269-832-4001 or 269-966-5600, ext. 35631

Format: Zoom video & audio (phone)

Target Audience: HCHV & Residential Veterans

Capacity: 12

Veterans Court Recovery Group “The SMART Recovery ”

Time:

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST)

Location:

Virtual

Providing tools and strategies to help you on your recovery journey. Veterans will be presented materials and presentation on Relapse and Prevention, Anger management, Changing Unhealthy Thinking patterns, Relationship related triggers, Changing Irrational Beliefs and Scheduling Activities in Early Recovery.

Facilitator: Lisa Alicea, 269-967-2153.

Format: Video Connect

Group Capacity: Open to all Veterans

Peer Support Group

Time:

1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (EST)

Location:

Virtual

Peer support groups are for people who are in mental health recovery. In this group you will assist each other while engaging in the recovery process as well as discuss many other benefits available to Veterans. Groups are facilitated by Certified Peer Support Specialist(s) that help to promote self-determination and assisting others in regaining control over their own lives while embracing the recovery model.

Facilitator: Reggie Howard

To Register: Please contact Reggie Howard at 269-966-5600, ext. 39209

Format: Zoom group

Group capacity: 25

Do Ask, Do Tell! An LGBTQIA Veteran Support Group

Time:

2:00 PM- 3:00 PM (EST)

Location:

Virtual

A safe and supporting place for LGBTQIA Veterans to get to know one another, share stories, and be validated in their service, no matter what era. Over the decades, the military has changed their stance on LGBTQIA service. Whether you served when it was forbidden, during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” or after DOMA was lifted and you could serve openly, let’s share stories and support one another.

Facilitator: Jackie Parrish

Contact: 269-873-2299

Zoom Group Group capacity: 12

Trauma Recovery Skills

Time:

2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST)

Location:

Virtual

This is a Peer led group focusing on learning and sharpening skills related to personal struggles in recovery due to trauma. While skills to deal with PTSD will certainly be a major aspect of this group, we will also focus on learning better ways to handle various aspects of our lives. Struggles with depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship issues and even health issues can result as an impact from trauma. We will discuss ways to handle life’s plentiful problems. This group pulls on the experience and expertise of the group members as well as the Peer facilitator.

Group Maximum Attendance: 12
Facilitator: Brent Larsen
Telephone: 269-966-5600 ext. 31832