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.

 

Group Capacity: 10

This group will focus on discussion and music therapy approaches to be used as a coping skill. Participants do not need to know how to play a musical instrument.

 

COVID 19 has created an extremely stressful time for Veterans in the community and many express themselves through the use of music, whether recorded or playing an instrument.  The social isolation imposed on individuals can create stress.  Music-based interventions can provide an opportunity to share with others through self-expression, and help to identify ways to improve mood and boost morale by using music as a therapeutic medium.  

 

Facilitator: Mason Roberts

Contact: (269)-986-4917 or mason.roberts@va.gov

Format: Zoom Group Meeting

Group Capacity: 10

This is an opportunity to learn and foster daily life skills related to sustaining and strengthening recovery from addiction and/or mental health challenges.

 

Facilitator: Sean Stallworth

 

Contact: 269-966-5600 ext. 33563

 

Format: Zoom group

 

Group capacity: 25- Open to all Veterans enrolled at the medical center

Group will start with introductions and identification of key stressors and close with identifying physical and mental reduction experienced. A full body guided meditation will allow participants to engage and muscle relaxation along with mental relaxation. This practice teaches you to slow down racing thought, let go of negativity and calm both your mind and body. Format is individualized to lying on the floor or a sitting position. Participant are encouraged to have quiet space inside their home or outside if possible. Headphones are encouraged.

 

Facilitator: Maria Bosnak

 

To Register: Please contact Maria Bosnak at 269-425-0993

 

Format: Zoom video & audio (phone)

 

Target Audience: HUD-VASH & Residential Veterans

 

Capacity: 10

You can recover from Addiction! In this group you learn how to use specific Relapse and Prevention techniques for each state of relapse: Emotional, Mental and Physical.

 

Facilitator: Lisa Alicea

 

To Register: Please contact Lisa Alicea (269) 967-2153.

 

Format: Video Connect

This is a comprehensive program to help stop abuse and improve relationships. 

 

 

If you are interested in participating, have legal trouble related to domestic violence, or have more questions, please contact Allison Mencarelli, LMSW (269) 223-6648 for screening. 

Now more than ever, we need to make time to be creative. From wherever you are, we are going to do art together! If you have supplies, great! You can do any project you want. You can also do crafts, knitting, whatever is your form of positive creativity! If you don’t have supplies, I can send some to you. No experience needed!

 

Facilitator: Allyson Bolt

 

To Register: Please contact Allyson Bolt at 517-231-2735.

 

Format: Video Connect

This is an educational group that will cover topics such as VJO services (what VJO can & cannot do), meeting your VJOs, learning about VA resources, linking Veterans to the appropriate VJO, learning about community resources/programs (including information about probation & treatment courts), etc. Based upon need, VJO may bring in guest facilitators from residential treatment, Mental Health Clinic, Wellness & Recovery Center, Substance Use Disorder Clinic, PCT Clinic, MHICM, Primary Care, etc. VJOs will be available to respond to immediate needs/questions during group.

 

Facilitators: Rotation between John Koch, Kendra O’Keelean, & Brenden Wright

 

To Register: Please contact Brenden Wright at 269-873-0114

 

Format: Zoom video & audio (phone)

 

Target Audience: Justice-Involved Veterans (including Veterans with pending criminal charges) in outpatient & residential settings

 

Capacity: 12