Veterans' Mentor Group, Inc.

04/12/2022

'Veterans' Mentor Group wishes to acknowledge the generosity of and to thank the Military Officers Club of NE Wisconsin for their generous grant through the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation to Veterans' Mentor Group. This grant will go to support the Outagamie County Veterans Treatment Court program, the program participants and other Veterans in the community that may have nowhere to turn and be in need of assistance. It is through the efforts and generosity that we are able to continue in our mission. Veterans' Mentor Group is deeply grateful and honored to be a recipient of this grant.

Thank you.
Veterans' Mentor Group'

02/11/2022

https://www.mindfulnessprojectcounseling.org/

Introducing The Mindfulness Project Mental Health Counseling, a mental health collective.Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare from the comfort of your home. Our approachAs mental health counselors who provide quality mental health care. We assist members by providing therapy, coaching,....

02/11/2022

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02/02/2022

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/NOW-OPEN---2022-Application-for-a-Harley-.html?soid=1129898371659&aid=LuxyIE23i-U

One Bike at a Time. One Hero at a Time. And it's Time... TO FIND OUR NEXT RECIPIENTS! OUR 1ST APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN NOW UNTIL MARCH 5, 2022... ...and We're Selecting SIX Injured WI Veteran Rid

01/06/2022

https://www.facebook.com/VeteransMTC/

Connecting Veterans and their loved ones to stories of strength and resources for living well.

08/21/2021

08/31/2020

https://su***depreventionlifeline.org/promote-national-su***de-prevention-month/

We can all help prevent su***de. Every year, the Lifeline and other mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. and around the world raise awareness of su***de prevention during September, National Su***de Prevention Month.

07/03/2020

We Are Veterans.

We left home as teenagers for an unknown adventure.

We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.

We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.

We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.

We found new friends and new family.

We became brothers and sisters regardless of colour, race or creed.

We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.

We didn’t get enough sleep.

We smoked and drank too much.

We picked up both good and bad habits.

We worked hard and played harder.

We didn’t earn a great wage.

We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events.

We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.

We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.

We fought for our freedom, as well as the freedom of others.

Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t.

Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t.

Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare.

We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.

We participated in time honoured ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.

We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all.

We have dealt with victory and tragedy.

We have celebrated and mourned.

We lost a few along the way.

When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new and some of us never came home at all.

We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.

We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand.

We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.

We know however, that, if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one, in a heartbeat.

Being a veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.

It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.

People see a veteran and they thank them for their service.

When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.

So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country.

Try to remember the good times and forget the bad times.

Share your stories.

But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran. 🇺🇸

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03/26/2020

Coronavirus Tips

from Military One Source:

As always, our priority at Military OneSource is to serve you, our military personnel and families. As the Department of Defense responds to the ever-changing effects of the coronavirus disease, we are committed to providing up-to-date information, resources and answers regarding its impact on military life. Use these Military OneSource and community resources and services to stay well and informed.

Note that non-Military OneSource resources are identified by an * and are not associated or endorsed by Military OneSource.

We have created a dedicated section on our website at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/coronavirus for Department of Defense-related coronavirus updates and impacts. Check frequently, as we will update regularly in addition to posts on social media - Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest.
o Coronavirus Support Update Military OneSource Resources
o Guidance for Department of Defense Civilians
o What Do Travel Restrictions Mean for Service members
o When You Have to Travel: Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
o Checking for Coronavirus Related Closures on an Installation
o Request Emergency Financial Assistance if Impacted by COVID-19
o Scam Alert Related to Coronavirus Disease
o Links to information from the Center for Disease Control

Coronavirus Resources page was added to Health and Wellness topic within our Member Connect site. Access resources and services related to dealing with anxiety, practicing mindfulness, coping with stress, keeping workplaces, homes, and more safe, and lots more.

Mental Health
• Counseling: If stress about any situation is getting the better of you, eligible members can call to schedule a Non-Medical Counseling appointment or live chat though our website. Sessions may be available by telephone, secure online chat or secure video.
• Support articles: Support your lifestyle with stress reducing tips and more: Take Charge of Coronavirus Anxiety, If Your Kids are Worried About the Coronavirus and more.
• Handle Life’s Challenges: Moving Forward (bottom of page) teaches problem-solving skills to help handle life’s challenges.
• Relax with Chill Drills: drills can help slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure and reduce the level of stress hormones in your body. Download from the Military OneSource website or order yours free.
• National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 *
• Child Care Aware: Brain Building for Families http://bit.ly/33pPMiQ *
• Manage Stress with Wellness apps: Breath2Relax, Positive Activity Jackpot, LifeArmor, Parenting2Go, etc

Physical Health: Stay Active and Healthy
• Military OneSource Health & Wellness Coaching: http://bit.ly/MillitaryOneSourceHealth Call for support to stick to your goals and stay active and healthy at 800-342-9647!
• Gale Health and Wellness http://bit.ly/MilitaryOneSource_MWRDigitalLibrary
• Workout Videos: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos (click on videos for free workouts, not programs) *
• Les Mills On Demand Workouts (temporary site) http://bit.ly/3b45iDI *
• American College of Sports Medicine, Staying Physically Active During the COCID-19 Pandemic http://bit.ly/3b7sGjp *
• At Home Workouts and Tips to Stay Healthy, Mueller Sports Medicine http://bit.ly/2wZFfPk *
• YouTube channels: access free videos dedicated to home exercises from targeting specific muscle development exercises, to cardio and yoga. *
• Planet Fitness: United We Move: offering free at home workouts for everyone live streamed from their FaceBook page. Visit site for details. *
• Visit topics related to sleeping well, managing emotions, http://bit.ly/MilitaryOnesource_sleepwell

Stay Busy
• Blog-Teleworking During COVID-19 as a Parent: http://bit.ly/Teleworkasaparent
• MWR Digital Libraries: Have you checked out our online libraries for ways to stay busy for adults and kids? Interactive science, school curriculum, hobbies and interests, learn a language, read a digital newspaper or magazine, read or listen to a book, prep for a test, build a business plan, resume and so much more!
• Learn a language: Take a course in one of 70 different foreign languages with MWR Digital Library – Mango Languages
• Complete Taxes with MilTax: Free tax services that address military life. Self-paced tax software including tax prep, e-filing and personalized support.
• Unemployment: related to COVID-19 information https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/public/ui.htm. *
• Register to Vote Absentee: request an absentee ballot at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/VoteAbsentee *
• Free Online Learning at Home: https://funinfirst.com/free-online-learning-at-home/ *
• Fix/Maintain an Automobile: thousands of year, make and models to service your vehicle with Gale Chilton Automotive Maintenance Library.
• Research your ancestry: Use the free Ancestry Library to unlock your families past or the Fold3 Library Edition for those family and friends who served from the Revolutionary War onward.
• How parents can homeschool their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic, NBC-2 http://bit.ly/3d9Uupd *
• Cincinnati Zoo Botanical Gardens: introduces an animal each day in their habitat *
• Atlantic White Shark: offers free Shark Story Hours each day at 10 am EST *
• Virtual Tours of Museums, Exhibits and Points of Special Interest: over 300 museums, exhibits, points of special interests and real-time journeys with Virtual Free Sites. *

Education
• Internet: Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. *
• Scholastic: offering free online courses so your kids can keep learning while schools are closed; the educational company has launched a "Learn at Home" website, http://bit.ly/2x7DFdW that has daily courses for students from Pre-kindergarten to grades 6 and higher. *
• Khan Academy: remote learning during school closures; resources for teachers and parents to include a daily schedule for children to follow. http://bit.ly/2xDHhon *
• ABC Mouse Early Learning Academy: offers ages 2-8 with code ‘SCHOOL7771’ to more than 850 lessons across 10 levels of learning with ABC Mouse. *
• The Learning Network - Teach and Learn With The Times: Resources for Bringing the World Into Your Classroom. https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning *
• Military OneSource MWR Digital Libraries; Here are some examples of what is available for free to Military Families. http://bit.ly/MilitaryOneSource_MWRDigitalLibrary. See attached to view the entire library for even more!
• Teachables provides access to more than 15,000 teacher-created, vetted printables to support instruction. Download activities for any pre-K to 6th-8th grade subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing and beyond. Printable lesson plans, reading passages, games, puzzles, clip art, and skills sheets.
• Mango Languages is a digital language-learning program for learners of all levels, with courses in more than 70 different foreign languages, 21 English language courses and 44 specialty courses.
• Explora Primary features a database of colorful and fun resources that help children in grades K – 5 learn about animals, music, health, history, people and places, science, math and sports.
• ScienceFlix offers more than 50 complete units of study with over 6,500 science-related assets in a variety of media, providing students with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types, interactive features and more.
• Tutor.com for military children gives kids access to online tutoring and homework help from live, expert tutors in more than 16 subjects. Tutors can help with tonight's homework or catch your child up on missed concepts and lessons, all for free.
• Universal Class over 70 crafts and hobbies classes, more than 45 home school courses, and so much more!


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02/07/2020

The VA does not yet officially recognize service dogs as a viable method to treat PTSD in veterans.