Unhoused Heroes: Outreach and Peer Recovery with Veterans

Tuesday May 5 and Thursday May 7 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Participants of this course will be able to:

• Compare rates of SUD and Mental Health in Veteran and Civilian population
• Understand the internal and external barriers Veterans face when seeking treatment
• Demonstrate an understanding PTSD, transference and counter-transference as it applies to Veterans
• Identify and describe resources for Veterans, including those who do not have access to the Veterans Administration
• Understand the effects of military culture on both addiction and recovery
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively engage with Veterans using motivational interviewing and Trauma Informed Care

This is an MABPCB-approved training.

Eligible for 10 CEUs upon completion (Advocacy 2.5, Ethical Responsibility 1, Mentoring/Education 4.75, Recovery/Wellness 1.75)

Instructor:

Daniel Dexter, E5, Finance Payroll Specialist, US Army Veteran, Recovery Coach

For more information contact:

Cherell Thompson

667-600-3009

[email protected]

Registration and additional information, including cost is available via Eventbrite. Registration closes at 11:59 pm on April 28, 2026 or when space is full, whichever comes first. Refunds may be requested via the Eventbrite platform until April 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm; after that date no refund will be given. Please contact Johanna Miller at [email protected] with any questions, concerns, or requests for special accommodations.

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