What: White River Junction VA Medical Center (WRJ VAMC) is hosting their Annual Community Mental Health Summit on Friday July 26th from 9:00 AM to 3:15 PM. This year’s Summit will focus on pathways to recovery among Veterans struggling with pain or addiction; two significant health issues that can compromise quality of life and increase risk for suicide. Please join us in the conversation.
Featured speakers include:
· Sanchit Maruti, MD; Medical Director, University of Vermont Medical Center Addiction Treatment Program
· Wesley 'Rama' Wolter, MA, MS, LADC; Milldale Farm Center for Wellness
· Lillian Lennox, LMHC, C-iRest; Private Practice, Lenox Massachusetts
· Sgt. Jason Mosel, Marine Corps Veteran
· Julie Franklin, MD, MPH Chief, Sensory and Physical Rehabilitation Service WRJ VAMC
· John Hammel, MD, Medical Director, Addictions Program WRJ VAMC
When: Friday, July 26, 2019.
Where: White River Junction VA Medical Center
Building 44 (Yasinski Research and Conference Center)
163 Veterans Drive
White River Junction, VT 05009
How: Please email [email protected] or call 802-295-9363 ext 5880 to pre-register.
Background:
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) encourages collaboration between community partners and VA Healthcare to better serve the multifaceted behavioral health needs of Veterans. Holding Mental Health Summits builds and strengthens relationships between VHA and its community partners and provides a forum for VHA and community agencies and providers to share information about resources to serve the needs of Veterans.
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