Enhancing Community Capacity to Meet the Needs of Returning Service Members & Their Families

The New York State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and the New York State Psychiatric Association, are sponsoring a statewide training initiative to ensure that New York’s mental health work force is prepared to identify and address military-specific issues in light of our state’s significant military population. The initiative consists of a full day conference held in five locations across New York State. Topics will include military culture, screening and assessment of combat-specific Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and substance abuse, as well as family issues related to deployment and re-entry. The training events will also provide information regarding the benefits, resources, and services available to support New York State’s returning soldiers, veterans and their families. Continuing education credits from National Association of Social Workers-New York State and the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services will be offered. This training initiative is funded through a grant from the New York State Legislature.

Please click here to view the event brochure for information regarding sympsia locations and program agendas.