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.

• 6/5/25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm, Veterans Health and Resource Fair, Newberry American Legion, 7964 State Highway M123, Newberry, MI 49868. This event is open to the public. More information can be found here. 

• 6/11/25, 11:00am - 3:00pm, Houghton County Area Resource Event: MTU's SDC. Registration can be done here.

• 6/17/25, 8:30am - 4:30pm, THRIVE 101, Marquette Armory, 1820 Lincoln Ave, Marquette, MI 49855. 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. 

• 6/18/25, 8:30am - 4:30pm, THRIVE 201, Marquette Armory, 1820 Lincoln Ave, Marquette, MI 49855. THRIVE 201 builds on the 101 course and takes a deeper dive into applying these tools in real-world settings. Registration can be done here.

• 6/25/25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm, Iron County Area Resource Event: The Windsor Center. Registration can be done here. 

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. 

• 6/18/25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Vietnam Through The Lens: The James "Skip" Liberty Story, 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. Registration can be done here. 

Statewide:

• 6/4/25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Special Populations Grand Round: Post Traumatic Growth and Differing Responses to Trauma, sponsored by the Michigan Center for Rural Health. Registration is available here and selected continuing education credit is available.

• 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.

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

  • Walking with Warriors (partnership with MDMVA)
  • Veteran Navigators (partnership with MDMVA)

• Michigan Veterans Coalition 

• Department of Defense

• National Resource Directory