FYI - a forward from the WV Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
http://www.giveanhour.org

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Dear Colleagues in NASW West Virginia,
 
In an effort to address the potential emotional, mental and/or psychosocial
ramifications of Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and similar
conditions experienced by veterans, he Give An Hour program invites clinical
social workers and other mental health professionals to 'Give An Hour' of pro
bono service each week to a returning military personnel/veteran or their
family.
 
West Virginia is the first state to affiliate with the program in a major
way. You are invited to the kick-off press event at 9:30 AM on Tuesday,
October 21st. Please see the invitation from the Give An Hour program below.
 
We hope to see many of you there! The NASW National organization and the
West Virginia Chapter have endorsed the program. Interested clinicians may
enroll at _www.giveanhour.org_ (http://www.giveanhour.org)
 
Sincerely,
NASW West Virginia Chapter
 

On Tuesday, October 21, all area mental health professionals and interested
service members, veterans, and their families are invited to attend an event
hosted by Governor Joe Manchin in conjunction with Give an Hour.
Give an Hour is a nonprofit organization that provides free mental health
services through the generosity of volunteers from the mental health community
to U.S. military personnel and their families affected by the current
conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
This event is going to feature a presentation by representatives of Give an
Hour on how to participate in their program. More information about Give an
Hour can be found at _www.giveanhour.org_ (http://www.giveanhour.org/) .
Event Info:
Date: October 21, 2008
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Governor's Reception Room
Building 1, State Capitol (Main Capitol Building, Governor's Drive Entrance)
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305
To RSVP, please contact: Luisa Barone, [log in to unmask]
(mailto:[log in to unmask])
Thank you in advance for taking the time to learn about this outstanding
organization and important program. West Virginia's military personnel and their
families have sacrificed greatly for all of us and this is an opportunity to
give back to them that must not be missed.
 
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Forwarded by:
National Association of Social Workers
West Virginia Chapter
1608 Virginia Street East
Charleston WV 25311
304.345.6279
Fax 720.3766
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