Dear NASW-NYS Members, We need your help! As you may know, NASW-NYS has been a part of the Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI) for nearly a decade but, this year, our funding is on the chopping block! This program allows us to provide webinars and in-person trainings specific to working with veteran populations, an ever-growing … Continue reading ACTION ALERT: Help save the Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative from being cut from the state budget! →

The Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative announces a new program: “Techniques for Working with Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health and Stress in Veteran Populations: An Experiential Learning Workshop” on Thursday, January 25, 2018. This workshop is FREE for NASW-NYS members and veterans and service members.      Workshop Schedule : 9:30am – 10:00am        … Continue reading VMHTI announces new program: Experiential Learning Workshop →

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2017   Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative Hosts Conference in Niagara Falls Statewide initiative to train professionals on the current and evolving healthcare needs of veterans   NIAGARA FALLS, NY – The Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative, a multi-year comprehensive training project, is hosting an exclusive conference … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative Hosts Conference in Niagara Falls →

Thank you to everyone who came out to “A Closer Look at Moral Injury: Existential Challenges faced by Returning Veterans” on Wednesday, September 20 at Rome Capitol Cinemas. This event was hosted by the Veterans Mental Training Initiative and the Mohawk Valley Division of the National Association of Social Workers. A Closer Look at Moral Injury … Continue reading NASW-NYS in the News: Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative holds forum →

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aynisa Leonardo  Email: aleonardo@milresilience.com Date:   September 20, 2017   Veterans Training Initiative Hosts ‘Moral’ Injury Forum and Film Screening in Rome ROME, NY – The Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative, in collaboration with the Mohawk Valley Division of the National Association of Social Workers – New York State Chapter, … Continue reading Veterans Training Initiative Hosts ‘Moral’ Injury Forum and Film Screening in Rome →