Upcoming Events
September 2020
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| Tuesday, Sep 1, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Mental Health Orientation Class
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
10:30 AM- 11:30 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
West Palm Beach VA - 1C-253A |
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This has been suspended do to COVID and is now virtual by appointment only.
Veterans are invited to attend the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Mental Health Orientation class. No appointment needed.
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Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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| | Please contact facilitator to learn how to get started.
Danice De La Cruz - 561-628-4748
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Seated Tai Chi (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:30 PM- 2:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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| | Please join us for seated tai chi. Please contact Eddie Valerio for information on how to get started. 561-344-4655 |
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Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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| Wednesday, Sep 2, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
2:30 AM- 3:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Yoga for Women (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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Women Veterans Yoga is being offered via VA Video Connect – Video On Demand, Wednesdays 10-11AM.
All women are invited to join us for Yoga.
No prior experience required.
Appointments are required, contact sara.windrem@va.gov for information.
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| Thursday, Sep 3, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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| | Please contact facilitator to learn how to get started.
Jessica Hughes - 561-344-4982 |
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Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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| Friday, Sep 4, 2020 |
Diabetic Support Group
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
West Palm Beach VA - Room 3B-260 |
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At this time all diabetic support groups and classes are suspended due to COVID
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Diabetic Support Group is open to all Veterans who have a diabetes diagnosis. No Referral Required.
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| Monday, Sep 7, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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Music and Wellness
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (EST) |
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This group is open to all Veterans and will focus on different ways to use music to help manage stress and relax, express emotions and improve mood. Music therapist will present a different topic each week. Contact shashanna.orellano@va.gov for appointments to join the group.
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Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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| Tuesday, Sep 8, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Mental Health Orientation Class
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
10:30 AM- 11:30 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
West Palm Beach VA - 1C-253A |
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This has been suspended do to COVID and is now virtual by appointment only.
Veterans are invited to attend the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Mental Health Orientation class. No appointment needed.
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Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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| | Please contact facilitator to learn how to get started.
Danice De La Cruz - 561-628-4748
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Seated Tai Chi (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:30 PM- 2:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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| | Please join us for seated tai chi. Please contact Eddie Valerio for information on how to get started. 561-344-4655 |
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Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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| Wednesday, Sep 9, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
2:30 AM- 3:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Yoga for Women (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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Women Veterans Yoga is being offered via VA Video Connect – Video On Demand, Wednesdays 10-11AM.
All women are invited to join us for Yoga.
No prior experience required.
Appointments are required, contact sara.windrem@va.gov for information.
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| Thursday, Sep 10, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Veteran Orientation - Virtual Meeting
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| Time: |
9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual Meeting |
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| | This is a virtual event ocurring every second, third and fourth Thursday of each month. Veterans enrolled at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and surrounding Community Based Outpatient Clinics are welcome to attend. Significant others may attend as well. Items discussed at Veteran Orientation include, but are not limited to:
- Benefits and Pension Plans
- Pharmacy Benefits
- Advance Directives
- Mental Health Benefits
- Transportation Benefits
- Community Care
You do not have to be a newly enrolled Veteran in order to attent. Please contact the Education Coordinator at 561-422-1200 Ext 3040 for additional information. |
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Veterans Resource Group
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
2nd Thursday Room 8B-101 and 4th Thursday Room 9B-101 |
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The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Social Work Service will host a bi-monthly Veterans Resource Group every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month*. The purpose of the group is to provide Veterans with information on the resources and services available to them at VA and in the community.
Topics Include:
- Transportation Options
- Advance Directives and Goals of Care
- Community-Based Financial and Legal Resources
- Benefits (Non-Service-Connected Pensions, Aid and Attendance, Service-Connected Compensation)
- Respite Options for Caregivers of Veterans
- Housing/Placement Options and Eligibility
- Home Health Aides
- Medical Care Options - Home Based Primary Care and Video on Demand (VOD Telehealth)
For questions call Primary Care Social Work at 561-422-8262 ext 6884 or 8792.
*Except Federal holidays.
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Women Veterans Lunch and Learn
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Room 5A-103 |
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| | Women Veteran Education group meetings take place every 2nd Thursday providing valuable information to women who have served in the military. Various topics are discussed throughout the year at each meeting. Light lunch is provided at every meeting.
Please RSVP by calling 561-422-1236.
TOPICS BY MONTH:
Jan 9 - Suicide Prevention
Feb 13 - Boundaries and Communication
Mar 12 - Overview of Social Work Services
Apr 9 - Spiritual Growth and Finding Purpose
May 14 - Substance Abuse and Recovery
Jun 11 - Stress Management and Disaster Preparedness
Jul 9 - Self-esteem and Self-Respect
Aug 13 - Balancing Life
Sep 10 - Understanding and Reducing Your Anger
Oct 8 - Breast Cancer Awareness
Nov 12 - Gratitude
Dec 10 - Holiday Social
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Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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| | Please contact facilitator to learn how to get started.
Jessica Hughes - 561-344-4982 |
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Introduction to Whole Health (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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Please contact group facilitators to learn how to get started.
Tremeaker Gilbert - 561-722-2079
Tonya Lewis - 561-827-0606
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Seated Yoga
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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| Monday, Sep 14, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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Music and Wellness
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (EST) |
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This group is open to all Veterans and will focus on different ways to use music to help manage stress and relax, express emotions and improve mood. Music therapist will present a different topic each week. Contact shashanna.orellano@va.gov for appointments to join the group.
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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| Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Mental Health Orientation Class
(CANCELED)
| |
| Time: |
10:30 AM- 11:30 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
West Palm Beach VA - 1C-253A |
|
| |
This has been suspended do to COVID and is now virtual by appointment only.
Veterans are invited to attend the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Mental Health Orientation class. No appointment needed.
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Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
|
| | Please contact facilitator to learn how to get started.
Danice De La Cruz - 561-628-4748
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Seated Tai Chi (VIRTUAL)
| |
| Time: |
1:30 PM- 2:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
|
| | Please join us for seated tai chi. Please contact Eddie Valerio for information on how to get started. 561-344-4655 |
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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| Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 AM- 3:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
|
| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Yoga for Women (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
|
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Women Veterans Yoga is being offered via VA Video Connect – Video On Demand, Wednesdays 10-11AM.
All women are invited to join us for Yoga.
No prior experience required.
Appointments are required, contact sara.windrem@va.gov for information.
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| Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 |
Free Legal Clinic
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| Time: |
8:00 AM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Room BC-263 |
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Veterans may meet with an attorney free of charge. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 561-655-8944 ext. 366 or e-mail: VAP@legalaidpbc.org.
Get information on topics such as:
• Veterans Resources
• Benefits
• Taxes
• Housing
This service is provided by the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. and the VA Social Work Service.
For questions or concerns contact the Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist at 561-422-8262 ext. 7101 or (561) 788-0184.
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Veteran Orientation - Virtual Meeting
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| Time: |
9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual Meeting |
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This is a virtual event ocurring every second, third and fourth Thursday of each month. Veterans enrolled at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and surrounding Community Based Outpatient Clinics are welcome to attend. Significant others may attend as well. Items discussed at Veteran Orientation include, but are not limited to:
- Benefits and Pension Plans
- Pharmacy Benefits
- Advance Directives
- Mental Health Benefits
- Transportation Benefits
- Community Care
You do not have to be a newly enrolled Veteran in order to attent. Please contact the Education Coordinator at 561-422-1200 Ext 3040 for additional information.
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Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
|
| | Please contact facilitator to learn how to get started.
Jessica Hughes - 561-344-4982 |
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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| Friday, Sep 18, 2020 |
Diabetic Support Group
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
West Palm Beach VA - Room 3B-260 |
|
| |
At this time all diabetic support groups and classes are suspended due to COVID
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Diabetic Support Group is open to all Veterans who have a diabetes diagnosis. No Referral Required.
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| Monday, Sep 21, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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Music and Wellness
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (EST) |
|
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This group is open to all Veterans and will focus on different ways to use music to help manage stress and relax, express emotions and improve mood. Music therapist will present a different topic each week. Contact shashanna.orellano@va.gov for appointments to join the group.
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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| Tuesday, Sep 22, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Suicide Prevention Drive Thru Event
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| Time: |
9:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
7305 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33410 |
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Specific Location: Upper Parking Deck Outside the VA Chapel
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Veterans are invited to a drive thru event at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center to pick up a FREE canvas bag filled with free gifts and resources.
Gun Locks are available for Veterans needing help keeping their firearm(s) safely stored. Veterans will also receive a coupon for a free beverage at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center’s Canteen.
All participants must remain in their car and wear a mask when driving by the pick-up location. |
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Mental Health Orientation Class
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
10:30 AM- 11:30 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
West Palm Beach VA - 1C-253A |
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| |
This has been suspended do to COVID and is now virtual by appointment only.
Veterans are invited to attend the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Mental Health Orientation class. No appointment needed.
|
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|
Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
|
| | Please contact facilitator to learn how to get started.
Danice De La Cruz - 561-628-4748
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Seated Tai Chi (VIRTUAL)
| |
| Time: |
1:30 PM- 2:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
|
| | Please join us for seated tai chi. Please contact Eddie Valerio for information on how to get started. 561-344-4655 |
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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| Wednesday, Sep 23, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 AM- 3:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
|
| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Yoga for Women (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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Women Veterans Yoga is being offered via VA Video Connect – Video On Demand, Wednesdays 10-11AM.
All women are invited to join us for Yoga.
No prior experience required.
Appointments are required, contact sara.windrem@va.gov for information.
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| Thursday, Sep 24, 2020 |
Mental Health Summit
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| | The Mental Health Summit is going Virtual this year. All are welcome to attend using Webex video connect. This Summit will focus on how the current unprecedented pandemic and social and economic climate has impacted the lives of our local veterans. We will share how mental health care has adapted and evolved and discuss the challenges and needs of the Veteran population.
- Event number (access code): 199 720 0019
- Event password: Bthere4Vets#
- Event Link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/onstage/g.php?MTID=e8d77410c90efd355d360ab119ee5fbe8
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information.No prior yoga experience required. |
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Veteran Orientation - Virtual Meeting
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| Time: |
9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Vitual Meeting |
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This is a virtual event ocurring every second, third and fourth Thursday of each month. Veterans enrolled at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and surrounding Community Based Outpatient Clinics are welcome to attend. Significant others may attend as well. Items discussed at Veteran Orientation include, but are not limited to:
- Benefits and Pension Plans
- Pharmacy Benefits
- Advance Directives
- Mental Health Benefits
- Transportation Benefits
- Community Care
You do not have to be a newly enrolled Veteran in order to attent. Please contact the Education Coordinator at 561-422-1200 Ext 3040 for additional information.
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Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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| | Please contact facilitator to learn how to get started.
Jessica Hughes - 561-344-4982 |
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Veterans Resource Group
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Room 9B-101 |
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The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Social Work Service will host a bi-monthly Veterans Resource Group every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month*. The purpose of the group is to provide Veterans with information on the resources and services available to them at VA and in the community.
Topics Include:
- Transportation Options
- Advance Directives and Goals of Care
- Community-Based Financial and Legal Resources
- Benefits (Non-Service-Connected Pensions, Aid and Attendance, Service-Connected Compensation)
- Respite Options for Caregivers of Veterans
- Housing/Placement Options and Eligibility
- Home Health Aides
- Medical Care Options - Home Based Primary Care and Video on Demand (VOD Telehealth)
For questions call Primary Care Social Work at 561-422-8262 ext 6884 or 8792.
*Except Federal holidays.
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Introduction to Whole Health (VIRTUAL)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
|
| | Please contact group facilitators to learn how to get started.
Tremeaker Gilbert - 561-722-2079
Tonya Lewis - 561-827-0606
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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| Friday, Sep 25, 2020 |
POW/MIA Event
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| | Join online or by phone as we honor the sacrifices and remarkable determination of those captured as Prisoners of War (POW) and remember those who remain unaccounted for (MIA-Missing in Action).
Meeting ID: 838 260 6818
Passcode: 003623
Or Join by telephone:
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 838 260 6818
Passcode: 003623
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| Saturday, Sep 26, 2020 |
At Ease Veteran Socials
(CANCELED)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
VFW Post 9610, 354 10th Street, Lake Park, FL |
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| | Coming Soon - Virtual At Ease Veteran Social
The Veterans Mental Health Advocacy Council will host weekly gatherings for Veterans who wish to:
- Develop Social Connections
- Build Comradery
- Network and Share Resources.
There is no RSVP required. Veterans may drop in for this meeting.
Please note: The "At Ease" Veteran socials are not mental health groups; alcohol is not served; and VFW membership is not required.
The Veterans Mental Health Advocacy Council is a self-run Veteran’s council supported by the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center with the mission mental wellness advocacy, improving VA services and enhancing the quality of lives for Veterans.
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| Monday, Sep 28, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required. |
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Music and Wellness
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (EST) |
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This group is open to all Veterans and will focus on different ways to use music to help manage stress and relax, express emotions and improve mood. Music therapist will present a different topic each week. Contact shashanna.orellano@va.gov for appointments to join the group.
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Seated Yoga
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2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| Tuesday, Sep 29, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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Mental Health Orientation Class
(CANCELED)
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10:30 AM- 11:30 AM (EST) |
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West Palm Beach VA - 1C-253A |
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This has been suspended do to COVID and is now virtual by appointment only.
Veterans are invited to attend the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Mental Health Orientation class. No appointment needed.
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Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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1:00 PM- 1:30 PM (EST) |
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Virtual |
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Danice De La Cruz - 561-628-4748
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Seated Tai Chi (VIRTUAL)
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1:30 PM- 2:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Virtual |
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Seated Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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| Wednesday, Sep 30, 2020 |
Seated Yoga
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2:30 AM- 3:30 AM (EST) |
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| | Veterans Yoga is being offered over Video On Demand. Appointments are required. Contact cary.lowitz@va.gov for information. No prior yoga experience required.
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Seated Yoga
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8:30 AM- 9:30 AM (EST) |
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Yoga for Women (VIRTUAL)
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10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
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Virtual |
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Women Veterans Yoga is being offered via VA Video Connect – Video On Demand, Wednesdays 10-11AM.
All women are invited to join us for Yoga.
No prior experience required.
Appointments are required, contact sara.windrem@va.gov for information.
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Virtual Enrollment Panel
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Has Covid-19 affected your job/ability to work or has the stress of COVID impacted your mental health? Learn about your eligibility for VA Health Care and Mental Health services!
Tune in for a brief overview of the medical facility, VA enrollment eligibility, and an audience question and answer session! Participants must attend using the link in order to submit questions.
Our panel includes:
Cory Price, Interim Director
Kandyss Touchstone, Enrollment Specialist
Marverlyne Young, Enrollment Supervisor
Angela Choice, Veterans Claims Examiner Supervisor, FDVA
Breinne Schlenke, Psy.D., Team Lead for Suicide Prevention
Join the meeting on any device with an internet connection.
- The platform works with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Firefox. However, if you’re unable to access the platform using one browser, please try another.
- Use the F5 key to refresh your webpage if you’re having audio/video issues.
- To ask a question, click Join the Discussion and enter a name and email address, then type your question.
- To enable closed captioning, click on the button on the top of your screen that says “Click for Captions”
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