Similar to an AA or NA group, this lunch-time support group invites participants to reflect upon, share about and discuss issues which affect their everyday lives.
Virtue or outdoor session
Location: Community - Bay Area
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2-1-1 is a nation-wide service connecting over 14 million people to services every year. To get help, you can search for local resource through your local 2-1-1 provider, or simply call 2-1-1. All languages. Completely Confidential.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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7 Minute Chi allows you to move and meditate at the same time with simple moves from Tai Chi and Qi Gong. You will learn to decompress and energize with moving meditation. The exercises are simple moves performed by Master Li.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;tai chi, chronic pain
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Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Mike Morlin
Christopher Galloway
4150 Clement Street
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, limit alcohol;
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helps you work with a mental health professional during
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT aims to help you live with
unpleasant thoughts and feelings without avoiding them or being controlled by
them. ACT Coach is not a self-help tool and should only be used while in therapy
with a provider.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: behavioral health, manage stress;ACT, acceptance, committment
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Active movement, breath control, simple meditation, and adopting bodily postures for health and relaxation.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: manage stress, be physically active;Yoga, Exercise
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Acupuncturists Without Borders The Military Stress Recovery Project (MSRP) provides free acupuncture treatments for veterans, active military personnel, reservists and their families. Berkeley Community Acupuncture Friend Clinic
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: (510) 704-0593
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2880 Sacramento Street
Tags: substance abuse, sleep disorder, complementary integrative health;
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Adaptive Chair Yoga is accessible for people with disabilities or limited mobility. Relieve stress and tension in a safe, fun space to explore what your body and mind can do together.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: manage stress, be physically active;Chair Yoga, Yoga
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Every day the Air Quality Index (AQI) tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, along with associated health effects that may be of concern-- help people understand when to take action to protect their health.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Al-Anon Electronic Meetings All Al Anon meetings offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, be tobacco free, limit alcohol;
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Alcohol Screening On-line Alcohol Screening website offers Questions/Answers related to personal alcohol use; program to find treatment centers across the US.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, limit alcohol;alcohol screening
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Alzheimer's Association Support groups Virtual Support groups and education programs in communities nationwide. Please go to the website to find a free support group near you.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Tags: dementia, specialty care;
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Assist veterans, their dependents and survivors in obtaining benefits from federal, state and local agencies administering programs for veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Employment and career services for Veterans.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Eddie Ramirez
Helen Wong
401 Van Ness Avenue
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Anti-Inflammatory Eating Class Chronic inflammation is a contributor to many illnesses and chronic pain. Learn which foods can help reduce inflammation, foods that support the immune system, and practical tips to incorporate these foods into their everyday life.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: eat wisely;Nutrition, Eating, Healthy Eating, Food, Inflammation
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Low vision support group
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Janet Farrar
(877) 797-7299
Tags: specialty care, complementary integrative health;
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Run by Veteran artists. Writing, Art, Music. Please call Eddie for updates.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Dan Evenhouse
Eddie Ramirez
401 Van Ness
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Artful Discoveries, De Young Museum Interactive program for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care giver to join others in looking and talking about arts. No previous experience is required.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Rebecca Bradley
ltrinh@alz.org
De Young or Legion of Honor
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Creative individuals gather to share in the therapeutic experience of art making. This can include painting, drawing, collage, jewelry making and other mediums. Please check website for updates in class offering or schedule.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 374 Ellis Street
Tags: complementary integrative health;
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Asian American Recovery Services Created to provide culturally-responsive substance use disorder treatment program. Outpatient mental health treatment for adults and youth, and case management services.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Joanne Chao, Director
(800) 200-7181
2020 Hayes Street
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Audio Meditations for Health This collection of audio meditations can help you access your body's natural tendency to repair and heal. Through guided imagery and affirmations, you can use your own mind as a complement to traditional medicine. Listen as often as you'd like for maximum benefit.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;meditation, mindfulness
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Learn to use a mouse, trackpad, keyboard, use a flash drive, set up and send emails. Create documents and spreadsheets. Create slideshow presentations. Gain comfort with using technology. In Person class on hold.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 100 Larkin St.
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Beginners Tai Chi with Patrick Lau Free class--Learn Tai Chi from experienced practitioners. Join us on the patio for a session of Yang style, long form Tai Chi. In the event of rain, Tai Chi will not be held. Virtue Program available--click on EVENTS & EXHIBITS for event schedules
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: (415) 355-5616
(415) 355-2880
3150 Sacramento Street, Presidio Meeting Room
Tags: complementary integrative health, be physically active;chronic pain
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Learn to monitor and control your heart rate variability promotes emotional resilience, stress management, and health.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: manage stress;Biofeedback, Stress
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A portable stress management tool. Breathe2Relax is a hands-on
diaphragmatic breathing exercise.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;breath work, breathing
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California Employment Development Department Assists Veterans and their eligible spouses to maximize their employment and training opportunities. Services provided include a Veteran 24-hour priority hold on all job listings, customized job search assistance, job fairs and employer recruitments. We advocate for Veterans with local employers.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 606 Healdsburg Avenue
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;
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California Smokers Helpline We offer free telephone counseling in six languages and online support to help you quit smoking and vaping.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health, be tobacco free;
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Calm is a phone-based application that provides free meditations, sleep, and relaxation audio and visual resources for individuals of all ages.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, chronic pain
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Mindfulness group that supports Veteran Whole Health. Mindfulness has been shows to lower stress, improve mental focus, reduce pain, improve mood and sleep through practices to develop present moment awareness.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: manage stress;Mindfulness, Focus, Stress, Pain, Sleep
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The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. The CalVet website includes information on a variety of resources and benefits available to veterans. CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. CalVet's website contains a variety of resources and information on how to access different benefits available to veterans. CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Veterans will have the opportunity to learn the basic foundations of crochet, engage socially with other veterans to discuss progress or any barriers that veteran may have faced
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
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Veterans will have the opportunity to learn the basic foundations of crochet, engage socially with other veterans to discuss progress or any barriers that veteran may have faced
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Created by Veterans, for Veterans, the Challenge America Veteran Arts Community (CAVARTS) is the latest innovation in a five-year effort to build an inclusive community that brings together Veterans of various backgrounds who support one another as they connect, learn, and grow through art. Participate in workshops and other learning opportunities based on your areas of interest. Engage in discussions and find information and encouragement to take your talents to the next level.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: manage stress;Arts, Crafts, Crafting, Music, Painting, Connecting, Community
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helps you get the most out of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
for Insomnia (CBT-i) so that you can develop good sleep habits and sleep better.
CBT-i Coach is best used while in therapy with a provider.
The CPT Coach App helps you work with your therapist during
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: sleep disorder, behavioral health;sleep, insomnia
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Full body, low impact, musically interactive chair exercise program using dance and fitness.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: be physically active;Chair Fitness, Exercise, Fitness, Active
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Channeling Energy Creatively Discover the energy that your body creates when you channel your energy into creativity. Learn about the 7 chakra colors and their meanings while exploring various activities you can engage in independently that connects you with your mind, body, and spirit.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: ;Mind, Body, Spirit, Chakra
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Free to download the meditations for your personal use. They are intended to guide you through the first phase of mindful self-compassion training. The meditations are primarily instructional in nature and briefer than most meditation sessions.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;meditation, forgiveness, compassion, working with difficult emotions, chronic pain
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Free yoga classes to help military personnel, their families and supporters develop resiliency in response to their experience.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;yoga, chronic pain
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Community Discussion at Healing Well Drawing upon the wisdom and practices of diverse traditions, participants reflect upon and discuss themes that deepen their understanding of and connection to themselves and the community.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 374 Ellis Street
Tags: complementary integrative health;
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Learn basic skills or improve your computer comfort. Topics will vary based on student needs. Virtue Program--click on calendar.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 100 Larkin St.
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The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park is now free to all veterans. It is also now free to all SF residents.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: info@sfcof.org
100 John F. Kennedy Drive
Tags: ;Garden, Relax, Rejuvenate, Nature, Flowers, Parks, Plants
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County Veteran Services Office - Eureka Assists Veterans and their families, and the general public in obtaining benefits from federal, state & local agencies administering programs for Veterans; advocacy to Veterans regarding entitlement rights to federal, state and local benefit programs.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 1105 6th St., Suite F
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Free, easy-to-use mobile application created for everyone, including Veterans and Servicemembers, to support self-care and overall mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: behavioral health, be involved in your health care;covid, self care
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helps you work with your therapist during Cognitive
Processing Therapy (CPT). CPT is used to reduce symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD) by helping you work through your thoughts and feelings about
your trauma, and decrease avoidance of difficult memories. The App helps you
track your progress, appointments and PTSD symptoms. CPT Coach is not a self-help
tool and should only be used while in therapy with a provider.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: ptsd, behavioral health;
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CRAFT LAB empowers participants to be curious, creative, innovative, and exploring various forms of self-expression. We will explore various art mediums while also simply enjoying each other's company.
Location: CBOC - Oakland
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Tags: ;Crafts, Art, Social
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CRAFT LAB empowers participants to be curious, creative, innovative, and exploring various forms of self-expression. We will explore various art mediums while also simply enjoying each other's company.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: ;Crafts, Art, Social
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Creative Writing at Healing Well This class provides an exploration of life and experiences through the written word. Sharing of writing is always appreciated but never expected.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 374 Ellis Street
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Veterans will have the opportunity to learn the basic foundations of crochet, engage socially with other veterans to discuss progress or any barriers that veteran may have faced.
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
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Veterans will have the opportunity to learn the basic foundations of crochet, engage socially with other veterans to discuss progress or any barriers that veteran may have faced.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: ;Crochet, Social
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Specialized dance classes for people with Parkinson's Disease, their families, friends and care partners through a network of affiliates in more than 100 communities in 16 countries around the world.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: complementary integrative health, be physically active;dance, parkinsons
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Every Saturday we offer free general admission to all residents of the nine Bay Area counties. General admission is free the first Tuesday of every month.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: access@famsf.org
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
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Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) provides basic skills and knowledge in diabetes. The program uses interactive group activities and adult education approaches.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: weight problems obesity, be involved in your health care;Diabetes
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Disability Services & Legal Center (DSCL) Napa Resource center (legal clinics and Housing workshop) that promotes the Independent Living philosophy through education, community partnerships and advocacy.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Patricia Sullivan
1820 Jefferson Street
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Disability Services & Legal Center (DSCL) Santa Rosa Resource center (legal clinics and housing workshop) that promotes the Independent Living philosophy through education, community partnerships and advocacy.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: (707) 528-2745
Lake Kowell
521 Mendocino Avenue
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Disability Services & Legal Center (DSCL) Ukiah Resource center(legal clinics and housing workshop) that promotes the Independent Living philosophy through education, community partnerships and advocacy.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 415 Talmage Road, Suite B
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DIY Fabric Face Masks (How-to) A website that offers tools and instructions to individuals for how to make (DIY) fabric face masks at home.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit The Website For More Details.
Tags: ;face masks, diy, how to
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serving people with sight loss in Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties. Provide opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired to improve and enrich their personal, social and economic lives.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: ebc@earlebaum.org
4539 Occidental Road
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HRV is a free Heart Rate Variability app that emphasizes professional quality and accuracy. We provide heart rate variability metrics and insights in a simple, easy to understand system.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: be involved in your health care;biofeedback
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Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T. Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment.
-Schedule time for yourself without apologizes
-Practice speaking, writing and living without taking things personally
-Learn to empower yourself from within
-Practice observing without judgment
Invest in a compassionate, cooperative community of Empowerment for YOU! Previous artistic experience not necessary
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: ;Writing, Community, Connection, Empowerment
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Empowerment Workshop for Families of Veterans and Caretakers Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T.
Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment:
-Schedule time for yourself without apologizes
-Practice speaking, writing and living authentically without taking things personally
-Learn to empower yourself from within
-Practice observing without judgment
Invest in a compassionate, cooperative community of Empowerment for YOU! Previous artistic experience not necessary
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: ;Empowerment, Workshop, Veteran Families, Community
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Individual and group counseling in areas such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alcohol and drug assessment, MST and suicide prevention referrals. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Deborah Reeves
Nationwide Vet Center
2830 G Street, Suite A
Tags: substance abuse, specialty care, behavioral health;
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Exalted Warrior Foundation The Exalted Warrior Foundation facilitates an adaptive yoga instruction program, designed for wounded warriors. This resource allows you to practice yoga anywhere. There are two YouTube recordings one for Adaptive Yoga for Comfort and Ease and another for relaxation. Live Online Classes!
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit The Website For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;yoga, wounded warriors, chronic pain
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Expand Flexibility Foam Rolling Address your muscular imbalances through self-myofascial release techniques and improve mobility.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: be physically active;Foam Rolling, Exercise, Mobility, Stretching
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A variety of food programs, food pantries, home delivered food bags, senior brown bag and community gardens
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 2112 Broadway Street
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Low vision support group
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Forrest Conley
Fortuna Community Services
2331 Rohnerville Rd.
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Free Legal Clinic for Veterans Free Legal consultations to veterans at no cost: VA Disability Claims and Military Discharge Upgrades.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Jennie Schattle
Oakland
1060 Howard St.
Tags: manage stress;legal assistance
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Free Lifetime National Parks Passes Veterans and Gold Star Families will be granted free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other Federal lands managed by the Department of Interior starting Memorial Day 2020.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Tags: ptsd, behavioral health, complementary integrative health, manage stress, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active;Free, parks, passes
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This resource offers 450 Ivy League courses anyone can take online for free. Course subjects include computer science, data science, programming, humanities, business, art & design, science, social sciences, health & medicine, engineering, mathematics, education & teaching, and personal development.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: ;online courses, online learning
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Free Reiki Clinic for Veterans Open to all veterans and their immediate family members. Reiki Benefits--Many people report reduced anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia from Reiki.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Carla Cassler
555 DeHaro Street
Tags: substance abuse, sleep disorder, complementary integrative health;
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Gentle movement, breath control, simple meditation, and adopting bodily postures for health and relaxation.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: be physically active;Yoga, Flow, Exercise
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Gentle Movement at Healing Well At The Healing WELL, we offer evidence-based best practices to promote wellness for all people.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 374 Ellis Street
Tags: complementary integrative health;
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A series of videos that offer simple and short yoga routines created by the Portland VA.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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GeroFit Virtual is a facility-based, telehealth exercise, and health promotion clinical program for eligible Veterans aged 65 years and older. Supervised exercise classes are offered 5 days a week for 1 to 1.5 hours and includes all components of physical activity: Cardio, strength, balance, & flexibility. Have your provider enter a consult: interfacility consults, Northern Cal, GeroFit.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: manage stress, be safe, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active;
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Getting Together to Inspire and Support - Leveraging Positivity Each huddle will be kicked off with an ultra brief introduction to an uplifting topic, such as gratitude, optimism, and hope. Participants are invited to share their experience with that topic.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: positivehealth@lifestylemedicine.org
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;positive health, gratitude, optimism, hope
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Give Back Yoga Foundation The Yoga Readiness Initiative was created to share what yoga service is, and to provide you with the knowledge and resources to be able to get into action and contribute to the yoga service movement in your own unique way.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;chronic pain
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Guided Meditation Podcasts Choose from more than a dozen brief podcasts designed to help settle the mind and increase a sense of relaxation and peace. These audio tracks can be used in group settings as well as for individual use.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process:
Tags: manage stress;guided meditation, meditation podcasts
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Headspace is an app-based platform that provides guided meditations for everyday mindfulness.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: manage stress;chronic pain
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Health Journeys Guided Imagery Audio Library The page streams a variety of brief, effective meditations by leading practitioners in the mind-body field. Find your favorites, listen regularly, and enjoy the benefits. Guided imagery and meditation have been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep, reduce pain, generate confidence, enhance focus and, maybe best of all, clear the way for finding your own deep inner peace.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;meditation, guided imagery, audio library, chronic pain
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Healthier Living Workshop Learn practical skills to help you manage chronic conditions that affect your quality of life (e.g., arthritis, diabetes, obesity, stroke).
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule:
Tags: be involved in your health care;Health, Health Management, Chronic Conditions, Disease
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The three-hour H.E.A.R.T. online program, free for veterans, military personnel and their families is presented by professional trainers (both veterans) who provide comprehensive instruction in HeartMath's research-based self-regulation techniques and technology.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For Details And Registration Info
Tags: heart disease, complementary integrative health, manage stress;biofeedback, heart health
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This group assists members to learn more about PTSD symptoms and how to manage day to day stress. Group promotes wellness with a focus on building skills to improve overall quality of life. Referral from individual counselor is required to attend this group. Pre-screening by group leader is required.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: North Bay Vet Center
6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
Tags: depression anxiety, ptsd, complementary integrative health, manage stress;
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Youtube channel with free Qi Gong instructional videos, led by Lee Holden.
Chi or Qi is the life force energy animating through your body and in nature, and gong means "to work with"...so qigong means "to work with our life force energy". Qigong expert Lee Holden introduces the ancient art of qigong, "the art of effortless power". Discover the benefits of qigong - how to relieve stress, increase energy and get relief from common ailments like a tight lower back, joint pain, neck pain, anxiety and depression.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource:
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;qi gong, qigong
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Humboldt County Veterans Services Office We provide advocacy to the veteran community regarding entitlement rights to federal, state and local benefit programs.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 1105 6th Street, Suite F
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Humboldt Senior Resource Center The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is committed to providing services, information, education and recreation for seniors, families and caregivers in Humboldt County.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 1910 California Street
Tags: dementia, behavioral health;
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Humboldt State Vets Outdoor Program Our goal is to provide skill building opportunities through outdoor activities while cultivating camaraderie among
student veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 1 Harpst St.
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Create a new craft each week while connecting with other veterans making jewelry, leather, sewing, wood working.
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
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Create a new craft each week while connecting with other veterans making jewelry, leather, sewing, wood working.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Institute on Aging - 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-urgent calls. Founded in 1973 by Dr. Patrick Arbore, Director of IOA?s Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 800-971-0016
Institute of Aging
3575 Geary Blvd.
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Integrative Health Cooking Class Learn how to create healthy & delicious meals to help you feel more vibrant and nourished.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: eat wisely;Food, Health, Healthy Eating, Eating
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iRestYoga Nidra Meditation Embodied meditation practice for deep rest, relaxation, and self- inquiry. Based on the ancient tradition of Yoga Nidra and adapted to suit modern life.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: manage stress;Yoga, Meditation, Relax, Rest
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Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park is now free to all veterans. It is also free to any SF resident.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
Tags: ;Nature, Relax, Outdoors, Garden, Parks
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Veterans connect with resources and support to manage and confront the issues they may have and find solutions for improving their lives.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Neil Lichtman
211 Hope Street
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The Yoga for Veterans Video Series is a 6-part guided yoga and meditation practice, designed specifically for Veterans. These 30-minute videos guide viewers through asana, adaptive yoga, restorative practice, easy flow, power yoga level I & II and meditation.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Webistie For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;yoga, meditation, chronic pain
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Lake County Veterans Service Office Assist veterans, their dependents and survivors, and the general public in obtaining benefits from federal, state and local agencies administering programs for veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 285 N. Main St.
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Lake County Veterans Service Office Assist Veterans, their dependents and survivors and the general public in obtaining benefits from federal, state and local agencies administering programs for Veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 285 North Main St
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Lakeport Low Vision Support Group Low vision support group
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 1425 N. High Street
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Lakeport Support Group, Lake County Open to visually impaired seniors 55 and up. Please note that support group schedules may vary and not all groups meet at all times. For current schedules or more information, contact the EBC at (707) 523-3222.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 1425 N. High Street
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The class meets every Thursday. On the last class of the month, silent meditation is included in addition to Laughter Yoga. Laughter exercises warm up the mind-body and silent meditation helps facilitate a gentle deepening of mindful awareness. Online Only
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: osher.center.classes@ucsf.edu
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Participants will learn basic graphic design techniques while engaging in a unique hands on Cricut activity. Also learn the basic online business startup fundamentals for unique career opportunities.
Location: CBOC - San Francisco Downtown
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Comprehensive learning and self-management tool to assist with
common mental health concerns. Contains information on 17 topics, including
sleep, depression, anger, relationship issues, substance use, and post-traumatic
stress. Brief self-assessments help the user measure and track their symptoms,
and tools are available to assist with managing specific problems.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Low Impact Exercise Class Free Class--Learn how to do low impact weights and bands exercises. Virtue program available--click on calendar. On Hold.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 850 Columbus Avenue
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Low Vision Group, Humboldt County Low vision support group
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Humboldt Senior Resource Center
Janet Pomerantz
1620 Pickett Road
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Low Visison Support Group of the Upper Napa Valley Low vision support group; group may stop during summer
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Dan Sund
Rancho de Calistoga
2412 Foothill Blvd.
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Marin County Veterans Service Office Assist Veterans, their dependents and survivors and the general public in obtaining benefits from federal, stat and local agencies administering programs for Veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Sean Stephens
10 North San Pedro Rd.
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McKinleyville Low Vision Support Group Low vision support group
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Doug Rose
1620 Pickett Road
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This is a PTSD support group for multi-era medics, corpsman and nurses to assist with improving self-care, decrease the sense of isolation, build trust and process trauma experienced in combat zones. The goal is to improve healthier management of here and now issues. Referral from individual counselor is required to attend this group.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: North Bay Vet Center
6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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Meditation Oasis Podcasts The Meditation Oasis Podcast features guided meditations, instructions for meditation, and music for meditation.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;guided meditation, podcasts, chronic pain
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Meditation/Yoga at the War Memorial Veterans Building Provide introductory information and sample coping skills to help people manage everyday stress and challenges.
Contact: Kumar Kushal 510-518-0302
kmr.kushal@gmail.com
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Eddie Ramirez
Kumar Kushal
401 Van Ness Avenue
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Walking for Fitness Group.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Mendocino County Veteran Service Office - Ft. Bragg Assist Veterans, their dependents and survivors and the general public in obtaining benefits from federal, state and local agencies administering programs for Veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 360 N. Harrison St.
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Mendocino County Veterans Services Office - Ukiah Assist veterans, their dependents and survivors, and the general public in obtaining benefits from federal, state and local agencies administering programs for veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: (707)463-4226
(800) 765-9975
405 Observatory Ave
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Military Meditation Coach Podcast Learn and practice meditation techniques for the military and veteran community with this mindfulness podcast.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit The Website For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;meditation, podcast, chronic pain
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The goal of Military Outdoors is to improve the lives of veterans and their families through connections with the outdoors and inspire members of the military and veteran community to become outspoken champions for environmental conservation and justice.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Reservation And Trip Information
2101 Webster Street, Suite 1300
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, be physically active;outdoors, hiking
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A 9-week series to learn and practice a mind-body skill in the context of a small, supportive group setting that can be immediately integrated into daily life.
Location: San Francisco VA Medical Center
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Laurie Kalter
4150 Clement Street, Medical Practice Conference Room
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Mindful & Intuitive Eating Learn about Mindful & Intuitive eating and the value of self-compassion regarding food and eating habits.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: eat wisely;Eating, Healthy Eating, Health, Nutrition, Food
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Mindful Awareness Resources The resources offered here will help you learn about and practice mindful awareness.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit The Website For More Details.
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;mindfulness, awareness
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Mindful Yoga Therapy Tools. Free downloads, includes a series of short breathing practices that are part of the Mindful Yoga Therapy Program and a Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra resource.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For More Details
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;mindful yoga, chronic pain
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Mindfulness and Meditation Currently ON HOLD. Mindfulness and Meditation is about stress relief and incorporates simple meditation practices. It will begin with participants briefly sharing about their level of stress. They will then participate in 20 minutes of meditation and mindfulness practices.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Laura Lay
100 Larkin St.
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Mindfulness and Meditation Free class at the San Francisco Library--focus on stress relief with simple meditation practices. Virtue Programs available--click on calendar. On hold
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 100 Larkin Street, Learning Studio-5th floor
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Participants will develop mindful meditation and mindful movement practices as a way of relating directly to stress, pain, and illness, whatever is happening in their life.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: manage stress;Mindfulness, Meditation, Stress, Pain
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Mindfulness Coach 2 was developed to help Veterans, Service members, and others learn how to practice mindfulness. The app provides a gradual, self-guided training program designed to help you understand and adopt a simple mindfulness practice.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;mindfulness, meditation, chronic pain
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Mindfulness Yoga for SFVAHCS Employees Join us for simple, easy to do yoga routines from the comfort of your own home! Available to staff, externs, interns, fellows, residents...anyone who works for the SFVAHCS. These sessions use VVC.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Carl Schuler
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;employee resources
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Monthly Craft & Gab for Staff What better way to end your workday once a month than with something creative and inspiring? Join us as we make a craft while indulging in the gift to gab!
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Gaylene Simmons
Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress;employee, staff, craft, crafting
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MOVE! Coach is a weight loss app for Veterans, service members, their families, and others who want to lose weight.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For Details
Tags: weight problems obesity, behavioral health, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active;exercise, move program
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Drop-in movement group for all fitness levels that mixes dance and fitness movements that can be done standing or seated.
Location: CBOC - Oakland
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Tags: be physically active;Fitness, Exercise, Movement, Health, Dance
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Drop-in movement group for all fitness levels that mixes dance and fitness movements that can be done standing or seated.
Location: Virtual Wellness Groups
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Tags: be physically active;Fitness, Movement, Exercise, Dance
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Moving Forward provides on-the-go tools and teaches problem solving skills to overcome obstacles and deal with stress. The app is designed for Veterans and Service members, but is useful for anyone with stressful problems.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For Details
Tags: behavioral health, manage stress;stress management
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Moving Forward Online Course Moving Forward is a free online course that teaches skills to help you overcome stressful problems and meet your goals. It is completely free and requires no registration.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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The resources and tools offered here will help you explore ways to move your body, set goals, and be successful.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit The Website For More Details.
Tags: behavioral health, be physically active;Move
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Moving Together An Online Group Movement Program for People Living with Memory Loss and Care Partners. A research study--an online, mind-body group movement program designed for people with mild memory loss, Alzheimer's or dementia. Livestream classes meet for 1 hour, 2 days/week for 12 weeks.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Dr. Deborah Barnes
4150 Clement Street
Tags: dementia, primary care, specialty care, behavioral health;mild cognitive impairment, caregiver
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Through mutual understanding and support, Veterans from multiple eras learn to cope more effectively with their PTSD. Principles of "mindfulness" are interwoven throughout the session as method to decrease avoidance, promote acceptance of the past and foster willingness to change. Group members are encouraged to make meaningful connections despite their generational differences. Referral from individual counselor is required to attend this group.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: North Bay Vet Center
6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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My HealtheVet is VA's award-winning online Personal Health Record (PHR). This provides access to your personalized VA health care and information 24/7 through web-based tools that empower Veterans to become active partners in their health care.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Visit Website For Details
Tags: primary care, behavioral health, be involved in your health care;health tracking, health appointments, medical record
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When it comes to health and well-being - one size does not fit all. My Wellness Coach creates the flexibility and space to discover your health goal, action steps, and motivators.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: complementary integrative health, manage stress, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active;wellness, coaching
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Napa Low Vision Support Group The Meadows of Napa holds a low vision support group. Our Support Groups meet in person and by phone and audio/video conferences. Please check the calendar https://earlebaum.org/calendar/ or call the office 707-523-3222 for detailed information.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: The Meadows Of Napa
1800 Atrium Pkwy
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Napa Veterans Service Office Assist Veterans, their dependents and survivors and the general public in obtaining benefits from federal, state and local agencies administering programs for Veterans.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Patrick Jolly
650 Imperial Way, 202
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12-step fellowship focusing on recovery from drug. Please click on Meeting on the website to find the locations and hours near you.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: prchair@sfna.org
Tags: substance abuse, behavioral health;
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support, education & advocacy for the mentally ill, their friends & families. 24hr message helpline offers crisis support, information & referrals. Multiple ongoing support groups; Free.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: info@namisf.org
1388 Sutter Street, 600
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National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA) NCCA Creative Caregiving Guide is a FREE, web-based and community-shared resource specially designed for both family and professional caregivers of adults who live with Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive disorders.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Please Visit Website
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National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) A rehabilitation and wheelchair sports program empowering Veterans with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, amputations and other neurological injuries to live more active and healthy lives through wheelchair sports and recreation.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Dave Tostenrude, NVWG Director
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This group uses writing to promote an alternative process to address various topics including war experiences, symptoms, triggers and wellness. Pre-screening by group leader is required. Virtue Online Services.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: North Bay Vet Center
6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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North Bay Resource Center (NBVC) - Writing Group Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligible Veterans.
Eligible Veterans include: all War Zone Veterans; Veterans who have participated in Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, or Joint Forge; and Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 6010 Commerce Blvd, suite 145
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North Bay Suicide Prevention Crisis hotline A 24/7 suicide prevention hotline that will connect you to a trained crisis counselor. The hotline is also a vital resource to any family member, love one, friend or ally who may be worried about someone who may be suicidal. For residents of Sonoma, Marin, Mendocino and Lake counties.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Counseling for Posttraumatic Stress caused by combat, trauma, assault or sexual trauma. Families and dependents of Iraq and Afghanistan active duty members and of the National Guard and Reserves are entitled to bereavement and counseling services.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Falcon Kister-Lopez
6010 Commerce Blvd, 145
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North Bay Vet Center (NBVC) - Hiking Group Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services.
Eligible Veterans include: all War Zone Veterans, Veterans who have participated in Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, or Joint Forge; and Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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North Bay Vet Center (NBVC) - Medics/Corpsman Group Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligible Veterans.
Eligible Veterans include: all War Zone Veterans; Veterans who have participated in Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, or Joint Forge; and Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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North Bay Vet Center (NBVC) - Military Era Group Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services.
Eligible Veterans include: all War Zone Veterans; Veterans who have participated in Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, or Joint Forge; and Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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North Bay Vet Center (NBVC) - PTSD - Here and Now Group Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services.
Eligible Veterans include; all War Zone Veterans; Veterans who have participated in Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, or Joint Forge; and Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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North Bay Vet Center (NBVC) - Running Group Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to eligible Veterans.
Eligible Veterans include: all War Zone Veterans; Veterans who have participated in Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, or Joint Forge; and Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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North Bay Vet Center (NBVC) - Spouse Support Group Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral service to eligible Vets.
Eligible Veterans include; all War Zone Veterans; Veterans who have participated in Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, or Joint Forge; and Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST).
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: 6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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North Bay Vet Center (NBVC) - Symptom Management Group Vet Centers provide a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services.
Eligible Veterans include; all War Zone Veterans; Veterans who have participated in Operations Joint Endeavor, Joint Guard, or Joint Forge; and Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: 6010 Commerce Blvd, Suite 145
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North Bay Veterans Resource Center We are a community-based nonprofit focused on the overall wellness and reintegration of military veterans from all eras.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: nbvrc@vetsresource.org
444 10th St., Suite 102
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North Bay Veterans Resource Center Help with career development, job search workshops, resume preparation, assistance with housing and transitional housing for homeless Veterans.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Mary Haynes
444 Tenth Street, 102
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North Coast Veterans Resource Center Employment Counseling & Training, Transitional Housing, food, case management, psycho-education & therapy groups, emergency counseling, Tai Chi Classes, Health Care for Homeless Veterans program for Veterans wtih mental disorders, substance abuse issues.
Location: Community - Northern Counties
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: ncvrc@vetsresource.org
109 4th Street
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We advocate on Veterans behalf - we offer advice and services in relation to healthcare, education, housing, employment.
Location: Community - Bay Area
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Schedule: Eduardo Ramirez
401 Van Ness Ave
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Opening Minds Through Art Building bridges across age and cognitive barriers through art. Our goal is to help create a society that values older adults with dementia. Online video library available.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Eligibility: VA Resource: Entry/Referral Process: Visit Website For Details
Tags: dementia, complementary integrative health;cognitive decline
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Taking opioids responsibly. Online resources for veterans regarding opioid safety.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: substance abuse, primary care, specialty care, behavioral health;opioid safety, opioid therapy
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Pain Education Part 1 "What is Pain?" (Video Series) This is a video series providing Pain Education to veterans who seek a remote option to pain management.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Tags: behavioral health, be involved in your health care;pain management, chronic pain
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Pain Education Part 2 "Why Does Pain Become Chronic?" (Video Series) This is a pain education video series aimed for veterans seeking remote pain management options and information.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Pain Education Part 3 "How Do We Effectively Treat Chronic Pain?" (Video Series) This is a pain education video series intended to provide veterans with remote pain management education.
Location: Web, App-based, Phone-based
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Online course. This course provides parents with tools that strengthen parenting skills and helps them reconnect with their children, and deal with both everyday problems and family issues that are unique to the military lifestyle.
Location:
Whole Health Resource Directory