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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Weekly Space for Connection & Conversation\n\n\n\nLooking for a space to talk\, share\, and unwind with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Coffee Chat is your weekly pause: a chance to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow spouses and partners who just get it. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite drink and drop in whenever you need a boost. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses/partners in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare weekly experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\n\nSpouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\n\nEligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial Club is a peer-led\, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect\, reflect\, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement\, shared experiences\, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/coffee-chat/2026-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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SUMMARY:From Knowledge to Action: Responding to Suicide Risk
DESCRIPTION:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical Skills for Real-World Crisis Response\n\n\n\nJoin us for an interactive\, skills-focused suicide prevention training designed to equip participants with practical tools to support individuals facing mental health challenges or suicidal thoughts. This training combines evidence-based frameworks like the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and the Mental Health First Aid ALGEE Action Plan with guided practice to build confidence\, competence\, and readiness for real-world crisis response. \n\n\n\nThrough hands-on scenarios\, role-play demonstrations\, and peer-to-peer coaching\, participants will develop essential skills in suicide risk assessment\, safety planning\, and trauma-informed communication. Ideal for adults who have completed foundational training\, this session empowers learners to take meaningful action when it matters most. Together\, we can save lives through connection\, awareness\, and response. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nLearn to administer the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to assess suicide risk and guide next steps.\n\n\n\nDevelop a personalized Safety Plan with coping strategies\, resources\, and crisis response options.\n\n\n\nApply the Mental Health First Aid ALGEE Action Plan to de-escalate crises\, ensure safety\, and connect individuals to care.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\nThis event is open to individuals nationwide. Participants must have completed at least one of the following trainings: \n\n\n\n\nMental Health First Aid (Adult or Youth)\n\n\n\nTackling Safety Together: Safety Planning Intervention\n\n\n\nApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)\n\n\n\nCrisis Response Planning (CRP)\n\n\n\nsafeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone)\n\n\n\nQPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer)\n\n\n\nConnect Suicide Prevention & Intervention Training (NAMI)\n\n\n\nAS+K? About Suicide To Save A Life\n\n\n\n\nEligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Suicide Prevention Training\n\n\n\nSuicide prevention trainings help prepare individuals to respond to someone in crisis. You'll learn how to recognize risk\, offer support\, and take meaningful steps to keep someone safe. Download our Suicide Prevention Toolkit for practical tools\, resources\, and guidance to support someone in crisis. \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Suicide Prevention–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, suicide prevention training courses are not a therapeutic or clinical service. \n\n\n\n\nCan I join this session without completing prior suicide prevention courses?\nTo join this skill-building workshop\, you must first complete at least one of the following trainings to be eligible. \n\n\n\nAS+K? About Suicide To Save A Life; Mental Health First Aid (Adult or Youth); Tackling Safety Together: Safety Planning Intervention; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Crisis Response Planning (CRP); safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone); QPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer); Connect Suicide Prevention & Intervention Training (NAMI) \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/from-knowledge-to-action-responding-to-suicide-risk-2/
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:Safety Planning Intervention
DESCRIPTION:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills-Based Suicide Prevention Training\n\n\n\nWhen someone is in crisis\, knowing how to respond can save a life. Safety Planning Intervention is a free\, four-hour interactive training that equips you with practical tools to support safety and well-being at home and in your community. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you’ll learn about safety planning intervention—a simple\, evidence-based approach designed to prevent suicide by reducing immediate risks and offering clear\, actionable steps to follow during a crisis. You’ll gain skills to recognize signs of crisis and create a personalized\, step-by-step safety plan for yourself or someone else. \n\n\n\nThrough real-life examples and hands-on activities\, we’ll guide you through the seven key components of a safety plan: \n\n\n\n\nWarning Signs: Recognize the thoughts\, feelings\, or situations that signal a potential crisis.\n\n\n\nCoping Strategies: Explore activities that can help manage emotions and provide relief in tough moments.\n\n\n\nSocial Support: Identify trusted people who can offer connection\, distraction\, or care.\n\n\n\nProfessional Resources: List contacts for therapists\, crisis lines\, or emergency services.\n\n\n\nSafe Environments: Learn how to limit access to items that could be harmful in a crisis.\n\n\n\nReasons for Living: Reflect on personal sources of meaning and motivation.\n\n\n\nCommitment to Safety: Understand how to support someone’s intent to stay safe and use the plan.\n\n\n\n\nThis training helps you respond with clarity and confidence when it matters most. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Safety Planning Intervention\n\n\n\nSafety Planning Intervention provides practical tools to support someone in crisis using  an evidence-based approach to reduce risk and promote well-being. Through real-life examples and hands-on exercises\, you’ll develop skills to recognize warning signs\, create personalized safety plans\, and take meaningful steps to keep yourself or others safe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of how safety planning works to prevent harm and promote well-being\, with tips on tailoring plans to fit individual needs\n\n\n\nHands-on practice creating effective safety plans through real-life scenarios\, helping you spot warning signs and build proactive strategies\n\n\n\nTools to customize your safety plan based on your unique situation\, so you feel confident acting quickly and reducing risks during a crisis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertifications & CEUs\n\n\n\nUpon completion\, this session qualifies for continuing education units (CEUs) and professional certifications: \n\n\n\n\nSafety Planning Intervention: 1-year certification | 4 CEUs\n\n\n\n\nTo request your certificate and a CEU submission form for state certification\, please email us after attending the training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\nThis event is open to individuals nationwide. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Suicide Prevention Training\n\n\n\nSuicide prevention trainings help prepare individuals to respond to someone in crisis. You'll learn how to recognize risk\, offer support\, and take meaningful steps to keep someone safe. Download our Suicide Prevention Toolkit for practical tools\, resources\, and guidance to support someone in crisis. \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Suicide Prevention–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, suicide prevention training courses are not a therapeutic or clinical service. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I receive my certification and CEU credits after the training?\nTo receive your certificate of completion and a CEU submission form for state certification\, please email us after completing the full training. You’ll be responsible for submitting the form to your state or licensing board for CEU credit approval. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/tackling-safety-together/2026-03-19/2/
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:Safety Planning Intervention
DESCRIPTION:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkills-Based Suicide Prevention Training\n\n\n\nWhen someone is in crisis\, knowing how to respond can save a life. Safety Planning Intervention is a free\, four-hour interactive training that equips you with practical tools to support safety and well-being at home and in your community. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you’ll learn about safety planning intervention—a simple\, evidence-based approach designed to prevent suicide by reducing immediate risks and offering clear\, actionable steps to follow during a crisis. You’ll gain skills to recognize signs of crisis and create a personalized\, step-by-step safety plan for yourself or someone else. \n\n\n\nThrough real-life examples and hands-on activities\, we’ll guide you through the seven key components of a safety plan: \n\n\n\n\nWarning Signs: Recognize the thoughts\, feelings\, or situations that signal a potential crisis.\n\n\n\nCoping Strategies: Explore activities that can help manage emotions and provide relief in tough moments.\n\n\n\nSocial Support: Identify trusted people who can offer connection\, distraction\, or care.\n\n\n\nProfessional Resources: List contacts for therapists\, crisis lines\, or emergency services.\n\n\n\nSafe Environments: Learn how to limit access to items that could be harmful in a crisis.\n\n\n\nReasons for Living: Reflect on personal sources of meaning and motivation.\n\n\n\nCommitment to Safety: Understand how to support someone’s intent to stay safe and use the plan.\n\n\n\n\nThis training helps you respond with clarity and confidence when it matters most. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Safety Planning Intervention\n\n\n\nSafety Planning Intervention provides practical tools to support someone in crisis using  an evidence-based approach to reduce risk and promote well-being. Through real-life examples and hands-on exercises\, you’ll develop skills to recognize warning signs\, create personalized safety plans\, and take meaningful steps to keep yourself or others safe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of how safety planning works to prevent harm and promote well-being\, with tips on tailoring plans to fit individual needs\n\n\n\nHands-on practice creating effective safety plans through real-life scenarios\, helping you spot warning signs and build proactive strategies\n\n\n\nTools to customize your safety plan based on your unique situation\, so you feel confident acting quickly and reducing risks during a crisis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertifications & CEUs\n\n\n\nUpon completion\, this session qualifies for continuing education units (CEUs) and professional certifications: \n\n\n\n\nSafety Planning Intervention: 1-year certification | 4 CEUs\n\n\n\n\nTo request your certificate and a CEU submission form for state certification\, please email us after attending the training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\nThis event is open to individuals nationwide. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Suicide Prevention Training\n\n\n\nSuicide prevention trainings help prepare individuals to respond to someone in crisis. You'll learn how to recognize risk\, offer support\, and take meaningful steps to keep someone safe. Download our Suicide Prevention Toolkit for practical tools\, resources\, and guidance to support someone in crisis. \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Suicide Prevention–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, suicide prevention training courses are not a therapeutic or clinical service. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I receive my certification and CEU credits after the training?\nTo receive your certificate of completion and a CEU submission form for state certification\, please email us after completing the full training. You’ll be responsible for submitting the form to your state or licensing board for CEU credit approval. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/tackling-safety-together/2026-03-19/1/
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:Night Owls
DESCRIPTION:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnwind\, Connect\, and Recharge—After Hours\n\n\n\nLooking for a place to connect and unwind at the end of the day with people who truly understand the ups and downs of military and veteran family life? Night Owls is your evening space to reset\, connect\, and care for yourself alongside fellow members of this community who just get it. \n\n\n\nWhether you need a listening ear\, a little encouragement\, or just some genuine conversation\, you’re always welcome to drop in. Each session offers warmth\, empathy\, and real conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come as you are\, and leave feeling a little lighter—and a lot less alone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow community members in a relaxed\, peer-led setting\n\n\n\nShare experiences\, stories\, and challenges in a space where you're heard and understood\n\n\n\nLeave each session feeling supported\, recharged\, and more connected to your community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\n\nSpouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nFamily member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\n\nEligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial Club is a peer-led\, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect\, reflect\, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement\, shared experiences\, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/night-owls/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T110000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Veteran Spouse Network: Coffee Meet -Up
DESCRIPTION:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee & Connecting with Military and Veteran Spouses in Your Area\n\n\n\nJoin us at Join us at the Columbia Vet Center for a relaxed peer meet-up with the Veteran Spouse Network (VSN)\, for a relaxed peer meet-up with the Veteran Spouse Network. Connect with a growing network of military and veteran spouses in the Columbia area! \n\n\n\nWhether you're new to the community\, curious about VSN\, or looking to make meaningful connections\, this meetup is for you. Learn about our free programs\, including upcoming Veteran Spouse Resiliency Groups (V-SRG) for post-service spouses\, and meet your local VSN Peer Leader. \n\n\n\nThis casual\, come-and-go gathering gives you the flexibility to drop in\, stay as long as you'd like\, and connect with others who understand your journey. Bring a friend or come solo—everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections with fellow military and veteran spouses in your local area\n\n\n\nMeet your VSN Peer Leader and learn about upcoming in-person support groups and programs\n\n\n\nDiscover free resources designed to support your well-being\, personal growth\, and sense of community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all members of the military and veteran-connected community. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial Club is a peer-led\, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect\, reflect\, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement\, shared experiences\, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/meet-the-veteran-spouse-network-coffee-meet-up/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Columbia Vet Center\, 1710A Richland Street\, Columbia\, South Carolina\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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UID:10001642-1773732600-1773734400@veteranspousenetwork.org
SUMMARY:Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Mental Resilience and Inner Calm\n\n\n\nFeeling mentally drained\, stressed\, or struggling to quiet racing thoughts? Meditation offers a powerful way to build mental resilience\, reduce stress\, and sharpen your focus—skills that are especially valuable when navigating the unique challenges of military and veteran family life. \n\n\n\nWe're excited to partner with Warrior Strong\, an organization dedicated to supporting military and veteran families through community\, adaptive fitness\, and mental health resources. This beginner-friendly\, 30-minute session is perfect for anyone wanting to try meditation for the first time or establish a consistent mindfulness practice in a supportive environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Warrior Strong\n\n\n\nWarrior Strong provides free health and wellness programs to veterans\, veteran family members\, active-duty military\, and first responders. Founded on the principle of caring for those who served our country\, they help participants heal and thrive through community\, exercise\, mental health relief\, and adaptive fitness programs. With locations in PA and NJ plus virtual programming\, Warrior Strong serves members wherever they live or serve. Warrior Strong hosts more programs throughout the month. Explore all their virtual classes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n\n\nLearn to center yourself through simple meditation techniques that calm your mind\n\n\n\nMaster breathing and focus practices that you can use anywhere\, anytime\n\n\n\nConnect with a community of military and veteran families\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\n\nSpouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nDivorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nFamily member/caregiver of active duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\nActive duty service member/post-service veteran\n\n\n\n\nEligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Social Club\n\n\n\nSocial Club is a peer-led\, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect\, reflect\, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement\, shared experiences\, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.  \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Connection–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nIs this a support group or therapy?\nNo\, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming\, peer-led space for connection\, conversation\, and mutual support. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can't I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/meditation-4/
CATEGORIES:Social Club
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