Jun 20, 2021 - Jun 26, 2021

Monday, Jun 21, 2021
MOVE! Weight Management Support Group
 
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (CST)
Location: Room 3C-115
 
MOVE! Weight Management Support Group: First and third Thursday of each month. 9:00 a.m., Prime Care Clinic 2. | Third Monday of each month. 1:00 p.m., Room 3C-115
 
 
Tuesday, Jun 22, 2021
Living with Prostate Cancer Support Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Cancer Center
https://www.houston.va.gov/services/Support_Groups.asp#1
 
Cancer Support Groups
Surviving cancer can be physically and mentally challenging, but you are never alone. Come to a support group to share your story, hear others' experiences, and learn about your condition. Veteran-focused, confidential, and facilitated by cancer psychologist. Veterans and family members are welcome to drop in, no appointment is needed. Have a seat in the Cancer Center waiting room and you will be called back at 11 a.m.
 
Living with Prostate Cancer: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. - noon, Cancer Center.
 
 
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021
Caregiver Support Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Fisher House III
 
Caregiver Support Group
This monthly support group is open to all Caregivers of Veterans. The group will provide information about various VA and community resources while providing Caregivers with a time to interact and ask questions. .

When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to noon
Where: Fisher House III (Parking is available at Fisher House III on a first come, first serve basis.)
VA Outpatient Clinics: Beaumont, Conroe, Galveston, Lake Jackson, Lufkin, Texas City, and Tomball.
POC: Caregiver Support Program Coordinators: Ronda Anderson, at 713-791-1414, ext. 24757.
More information: VA Caregiver Support Program
 
VA Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Galveston area Veterans on June 23
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
 
The Galveston VA Outpatient Clinic, Houston VA Regional Benefits Office, and Houston VA Medical Center will host a virtual Veteran town hall meeting on Thursday, June 23 at 4:00 p.m. The town hall will take place via Zoom.

Veterans who join the meeting (either by phone or via video on Zoom) will hear the latest on VA’s operations during COVID, information about the COVID vaccine, and information about the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act as well as general claims related information.
 
VA leaders will be on hand to answer Veteran questions. Please submit your questions ahead of time if at all possible by emailing them to vhahougeneralquestions@med.va.gov
 
You can join the meeting on June 23 by clicking on the link below:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606952358?pwd=QkFDV0tiQnNJNmZ3Rzl2Mnk3aWQvdz09
 
You can also call in to the meeting via phone: 
  • Meeting ID: 160 695 2358
  • Passcode: 728189
  • One tap mobile: 
    • +16692545252,,1606952358# US (San Jose)
    • +15512851373,,1606952358# US
For more information about the town hall, call 713-794-7349.
 
 
Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
 
Location: First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
 
Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
For Veterans living with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. Meet other patients, explore individual coping and grief processes, and gain knowledge and skills to help yourselves and each other. Each session will include a rotating topic with coping skills education, as well as time for open discussion and support.
When: Every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
POC: Register with Group Facilitator, Dr. L. Alexis Correll at 713-791-1414 ext. 26948.
 
 
Thursday, Jun 24, 2021
MOVE! Weight Management Group: MOVE! 101 - Introduction/Enrollment into MOVE!
 
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (CST)
Location: MEDVAMC
 
MOVE! Weight Management Group: MOVE! 101 - Introduction/Enrollment into MOVE!: Second and fourth Thursday of each month. 9:00 a.m. Check in Clinic 2. For more information, please contact the Group facilitator Jordyn Forsyth at 713-791-1414, ext. 26166.
 
 
Friday, Jun 25, 2021
Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: MEDVAMC
 
Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group: Bravely Becoming Real
A group for that offers a safe place for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning Veterans to discuss and explore topics related to identity, relationships, military and VA culture, coming out, stigma, sexuality, health, grief, stress, current events, and many more.

When: Every Friday, 1:00 p.m.
POC: If you are interested in participating or finding out more about the group, please contact Dr. Mallorie Carroll, 713-791-1414, extension 23981.