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Upcoming events and resources on behalf of VHWC stakeholders. If you have questions regarding these events, contact the sponsors directly. If you have events or opportunities that you would like listed here, contact ihp.vhwc@msu.edu with the event and sponsor information.

Upcoming Events:

Region 2:

  • 8/12/25, 8:30am - 4:30pm, THRIVE 101, Northern Lakes CMH, 105 Hall St, Traverse City, MI 49684. THRIVE 101 is the foundational training in the THRIVE resilience program, designed to provide participants with practical, science-based tools to manage stress, build mental fitness, and support personal and professional well-being. This training is ideal for veterans, first responders, healthcare providers, educators, and anyone in service-oriented roles looking to strengthen resilience and connection. Registration can be done here.

Region 7:

  • 9/15/25, 8:30am - 4:30pm, THRIVE 101, VFW State Headquarters, 924 N Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48906. THRIVE 101 is the foundational training in the THRIVE resilience program, designed to provide participants with practical, science-based tools to manage stress, build mental fitness, and support personal and professional well-being. This training is ideal for veterans, first responders, healthcare providers, educators, and anyone in service-oriented roles looking to strengthen resilience and connection. Registration can be done here.

Region 8:

  • 7/16/25, 8:30am - 4:30pm, THRIVE 101, Gryphone Place, 3245 South 8th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. THRIVE 101 is the foundational training in the THRIVE resilience program, designed to provide participants with practical, science-based tools to manage stress, build mental fitness, and support personal and professional well-being. This training is ideal for veterans, first responders, healthcare providers, educators, and anyone in service-oriented roles looking to strengthen resilience and connection. Registration can be done here.
  • 8/7/25, 8:30am - 4:30pm, THRIVE 101, Gryphone Place, 3245 South 8th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. THRIVE 101 is the foundational training in the THRIVE resilience program, designed to provide participants with practical, science-based tools to manage stress, build mental fitness, and support personal and professional well-being. This training is ideal for veterans, first responders, healthcare providers, educators, and anyone in service-oriented roles looking to strengthen resilience and connection. Registration can be done here. 

Statewide:

  • 7/14/25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, We look forward to hearing from Dr. Kevin Saulnier presenting his work on “Factors to Improve Identification of Veterans At Risk for Suicide.”  Advance registration is not required. Nursing continuing education and physician CME II credit is available. The Zoom information is below:
  • Military & First Responders THRIVE Resilience Fundamentals and Elevating Leadership & Peer Support Skills, Classes offered in-person in a variety of locations across MI from April – July 2025. These trainings are for Veterans, National Guard, first responders, family members, as well as veteran service providers and other supporters within the military community. Click here for the full schedule, location and links to register.
  • Visit the MVAA Events Page for information on additional programs.

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