RSVP for tomorrow’s Meet Our Heroes Family Fun Day!

September 24, 2021 Sarah Brush

You are invited! Come join Veterans Services for North Andover and Boxford, the North Andover Fire Department and the North Andover Police Department tomorrow, Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 2PM-6PM at Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium for a Meet Our Heroes Family Fun Day / Conozca A Nuestros Héroes Día De Diversión Familiár.  Meet our Local Heroes and learn about the different branches of the military, local police departments, local fire departments, and the Red Cross.  There will be an Inflatable Obstacle course, Food Trucks, the LPD ice cream truck, a Mobile Vaccination Clinic, a jaws of life exhibit, A “mock” emergency Red Cross shelter set-up, Home Fire safety education, general preparedness information, and smoke alarm installation sign-up for families, Swat Team Veterans, and more!
RSVP HERE!

For more information call (978) 620 -3282.

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Meet Our Heroes Family Fun Day / Conozca A Nuestros Héroes Día De Diversión Familiár

September 22, 2021 Sarah Brush

You are invited! Come join us this Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 2PM-6PM at Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium for a family fun day. Meet our Local Heroes and learn about the different branches of the military, police departments, fire departments, and the Red Cross. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3kBqiId

For more information call (978) 620 -3282.

Reminder: Free counseling services for veterans today at Mill Brook Park in Haverhill

September 13, 2021 Sarah Brush

Professional mental health counselors, including social workers and peer specialists, are available today until 7pm at Mill Brook Park (111 Mill Street, Haverhill). No appointment necessary!

Warrior Support Task Force – Mill Brook Park (111 Mill St, Haverhill) on September 11, 12, and 13, 7am – 7pm

September 8, 2021 Sarah Brush

Learn about Veterans’ Benefits – Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:00 am At the Byfield Community Arts Center

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Learn about Veterans’ Benefits

Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:00 am

Byfield Community Arts Center 7 Central St

Byfield, MA 01922

This is for all Veterans, Families, and Surviving Spouses of those who served in the military

Any questions please contact Karen Tyler ktyler@eessexvets.com (978)356-6699 Website: www.eessexvets.com

Free Paddle event for Veterans, Servicemembers and their families on Saturday, August 28th. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and spots are limited.

August 24, 2021 Sarah Brush

The North Shore Veterans Collaborative in partnership with the Lowell Vet Center and the Ipswich River Watershed Association will host a Free Paddle event for Veterans, Servicemembers and their families on Saturday, August 28th, 1500-1700 at the Riverbend, 143 County Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and spots are limited.  

Click Here to Register!
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Free Virtual Workshops: Afghanistan Let’s Talk about it! Creating Calmness in Uncertain Times

August 23, 2021 Sarah Brush

Afghanistan

Let’s Talk about it!

Creating Calmness in Uncertain Times

The American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces division is offering opportunities for our military community to connect and talk about reactions and stress associated with the Afghanistan withdrawal.

These free virtual workshops will provide attendees an opportunity to connect with one another as well as learn stress management techniques. Discussions are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals with either personal or professional experience with the military.

Veteran + Active Service Groups

Thursday, August 26th 6:30 pm Wednesday, September 1st 5:30 pm

Military Families + Caregivers of Veterans Group

Tuesday, August 31st 6:30 pm

Register here: https://redcross_saf.eventbrite.com

If you have any questions about Service to the Armed Forces workshops or our other support, please contact the Regional Director Christine at 617-272-6886 or Christine.platzek@redcross.org

Resiliency Workshops_ _Afghanistan.pdf

Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative Virtual Meeting, Wednesday August 18th at 2pm – RSVP Required

August 10, 2021 Sarah Brush

Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative Virtual Meeting

Wednesday, August 18th 2:00 – 3:30 pm

(Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP)

Guest Speaker:

Stacie Fredriksson, Home Base

Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for Veterans of all eras, Service Members,

Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research.

RSVP Required:

Please RSVP to cstjean@esmv.org

MVVC August 2021 flyer.pdf