May 2021
News for Veterans Strategy Team Members
It's been a while since we have sent communications or heard from folks. We hope that you all are well and enjoying Military Appreciation Month. Let us know your thoughts on convening later this summer! If you have information to share, please let Irene know at ibarton@cobbcollaborative.org. We can make this a monthly communication tool if we have info to share.
Cobb Commissioner Richardson is holding a series of town halls introducing members of her community cabinet. This Saturday, there will be a town hall with her Veterans Affairs liaison, Daniel Hydrick. This is an opportunity to discuss with Commissioner Richardson and Dan as they describe their goals and projects for veterans affairs in Cobb.

The town hall will take place this Saturday, May 22, at 12pm over Zoom.
 
If you would like to attend, please RSVP here https://staff315236.typeform.com/to/hq5UpY6z. You will receive the meeting link after registering.
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NAMI Homefront Classes for 2021
NAMI Homefront is a free, six-session class for family, friends, and significant others of Military Service Members and Veterans. The class helps families comprehend what the Military Service Member/ Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Topics covered include mental health, communication, handling crises, treatment, and recovery.

If you would like more information about class content or scheduling, please contact Paul Wiser: wim1paul@comcast.net or (404) 291-3908. Paul is a NAMI Family to Family Educator, NAMI Georgia Homefront Teacher, NAMI Homefront State Trainer.

NAMI Georgia and many local affiliates maintain a speakers' bureau as a resource to the VA and community groups for informational presentations in the metro Atlanta Area and statewide throughout Georgia. Contact: projects@namiga.org
We Care Resource Fair
The Cobb Collaborative was pleased to participate in the We Care Resource Fair at Dobbins on May 1. Great way to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month. We shared resources like the GCAL and COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline, suicide awareness training opportunities, journals and journaling tip sheets and more. Great day!
Suicide Awareness & Prevention Trainings
As part of our Mind Your Mind mental health campaign, we want to increase the number of gatekeepers in our community. Be a part of this work by participating in one of our suicide prevention offerings.

May 25 @ 9:30am - Question.Persuade.Refer

We are also providing reimbursement for anyone who completes the 75-minute online LivingWorks Start suicide prevention training. Send me your completion certificate, and we will reimburse you the $27.95
Housing For Veterans - Funding Opportunity Alert
From: Megan Woods, Wounded Warrior Fellow, Veteran and Military Representative for Congresswoman McBath, Sandy Springs office. This federal funding opportunity through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is available for 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) non-profit organizations.
 
The FY 2021 Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a competitive grant funded through the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015. This opportunity is focused specifically on providing low-income veterans with disabilities, adaptive housing to help them regain and maintain their independence.
 
Click HERE to apply for this opportunity before the July 30th deadline. For information about a letter of support, please visit our website at https://mcbath.house.gov/grant-applications. Please feel free to share this information. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me by calling our District Office at (470) 773-633
Resources
Ongoing resources
The Cobb Collaborative has compiled resource lists for veterans and those serving veterans at the local and national level. See this resource on our website and please let us know of any updates.