SPOKANE, Wash. — The 7th Annual "Serving Those Who Served" two-day conference starts Wednesday, August 28 at the Spokane Convention Center. This year's theme is “Partners for Supporting Veterans and their Families."
The event is hosted by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), the Employment Security Department (ESD) and the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA).
"Serving Those Who Served" invites veterans, service providers and community leaders to discuss and address pressing issues facing the veteran community.
According to a press release from WDVA, the presentations and workshops will cover topics, including:
- Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention: Strategies for engaging veterans and supporting their mental health.
- Legal Aid for Veterans: Identifying and addressing legal issues affecting veterans.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Approaches to behavioral healthcare that consider the impact of trauma.
- Veterans Benefits and the PACT Act: Updates on benefits and legislative changes.
- Employment Support: Connecting veterans with job opportunities and resources.
- Women Veterans: Addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by women veterans.
“It’s exciting to see such support and enthusiasm for this conference and we are honored to have the opportunity to share best practices with veteran advocates from around the state,” said WDVA Director David Puente. “This will be the first time that we are joined by additional partners, and we are excited to join together to increase our reach in Serving Those Who Served”.
