Patient Education & Event Calendar
April 2020

Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020
Open Art Studio
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: near Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion
 
Open to all Veterans, regardless of experience level, located near the Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion.
 
Contact Patrick Morrisey for more information 312-569-6062.
 
 
Thursday, Apr 2, 2020
Employment Services for Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
Veterans interested in learning about job placement services thorugh Vocational Rehab program at JB, as well as to learn about other employment programs: Community Based Employment Services, Transitional Work Employment Services: Training, Vocations Services.
 
Need a referral for vocational employment or a training program? Come meet with a Vocational Specialist in the TCM Clinic (10th floor Damen) - additional assistance with resume building (federal and non), job exploration, and mock interviewing.
 
No appointment needed for Veterans in the TCM Clinic. Call 312-569-5900 for questions
 
 
Monday, Apr 6, 2020
Battle Body Retraining Group
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions contact Eric Proescher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900, Walk-ins welcome.

Battle Body Retraining Group-teaches the participant interventions to help with calming the mind/body with the goal of minimizing anxious feelings, racing thoughts, and hypervigilance. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Battle Body Retraining Group
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions contact Eric Proescher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900, Walk-ins welcome.

Battle Body Retraining Group-teaches the participant interventions to help with calming the mind/body with the goal of minimizing anxious feelings, racing thoughts, and hypervigilance. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Understanding Readjustment Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions or for more information contact Eric Proecher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900. Walk-ins welcome.  

Understanding Readjustment Group- this group is for OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. The group focuses on everything a Veteran must learn to readjust to when readjusting to civilian life with an emphasis on relationships, family issues, employment, school; really just everyday daily living. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Understanding Readjustment Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions or for more information contact Eric Proecher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900. Walk-ins welcome.  

Understanding Readjustment Group- this group is for OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. The group focuses on everything a Veteran must learn to readjust to when readjusting to civilian life with an emphasis on relationships, family issues, employment, school; really just everyday daily living. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
 
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2020
Veteran Food Pantry
 
Location: JBVAMC 2nd Floor Catwalk Damen Pavilion
 
Each Tuesday, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Jesse Brown VAMC hosts the Veteran Food Pantry .

Veterans  can come once per month to select food similar to a grocery store setting. 
 
 
Phenix Legacy for OEF/OIF/OND and Transitioning Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Transition and Care Management Clinic, 10th floor Damen
 
Social hour every Thursday for all Post 9/11 Veterans.  Free coffee & doughnuts. In the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg, no registration is needed.
 
For questions email alberto@phenixlegacy.org
 
 
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2020
Open Art Studio
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: near Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion
 
Open to all Veterans, regardless of experience level, located near the Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion.
 
Contact Patrick Morrisey for more information 312-569-6062.
 
 
Thursday, Apr 9, 2020
Employment Services for Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
Veterans interested in learning about job placement services thorugh Vocational Rehab program at JB, as well as to learn about other employment programs: Community Based Employment Services, Transitional Work Employment Services: Training, Vocations Services.
 
Need a referral for vocational employment or a training program? Come meet with a Vocational Specialist in the TCM Clinic (10th floor Damen) - additional assistance with resume building (federal and non), job exploration, and mock interviewing.
 
No appointment needed for Veterans in the TCM Clinic. Call 312-569-5900 for questions
 
Healthy Teaching Kitchen
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM (CST)
Location: 3rd floor Damen right inside the kitchen or view on www.facebook.com/VAChicago live stream
https://www.facebook.com/VAChicago/
 
Our cooking class is streamed live on Facebook the SECOND Thursday of
each month…….or YOU ARE INVITED TO COME IN PERSON…….
 
 No appointment needed—first come first serve (seating for 20). The sessions start at 10:00 am CST, 3rd floor Damen Building, Nutrition and Food Service Kitchen Classroom -> look for the signs
Taste and learn how to prepare signature recipes created by our Registered Dietitian and Chef, Allison Chikos.  A different topic is featured each month!   
 
 
Can’t join us in person?  Using your smart phone or computer go to FACEBOOK…… www.facebook.com/VAChicago
 
 
Saturday, Apr 11, 2020
America's Hero's Group Radio Show
 
Time: 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM (CST)
https://www.facebook.com/americasheroesgroup/
 
Once a month, Jesse Brown VA and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) joins the America's Heroes Group for a radio talk show to highlight Veteran services.
 
Join us LIVE https://www.facebook.com/americasheroesgroup; call in with your questions at 312-374-8130
 
 
Monday, Apr 13, 2020
Battle Body Retraining Group
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions contact Eric Proescher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900, Walk-ins welcome.

Battle Body Retraining Group-teaches the participant interventions to help with calming the mind/body with the goal of minimizing anxious feelings, racing thoughts, and hypervigilance. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Battle Body Retraining Group
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions contact Eric Proescher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900, Walk-ins welcome.

Battle Body Retraining Group-teaches the participant interventions to help with calming the mind/body with the goal of minimizing anxious feelings, racing thoughts, and hypervigilance. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Understanding Readjustment Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions or for more information contact Eric Proecher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900. Walk-ins welcome.  

Understanding Readjustment Group- this group is for OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. The group focuses on everything a Veteran must learn to readjust to when readjusting to civilian life with an emphasis on relationships, family issues, employment, school; really just everyday daily living. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
 
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020
Veteran Food Pantry
 
Location: JBVAMC 2nd Floor Catwalk Damen Pavilion
 
Each Tuesday, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Jesse Brown VAMC hosts the Veteran Food Pantry .

Veterans  can come once per month to select food similar to a grocery store setting. 
 
 
Phenix Legacy for OEF/OIF/OND and Transitioning Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Transition and Care Management Clinic, 10th floor Damen
 
Social hour every Thursday for all Post 9/11 Veterans.  Free coffee & doughnuts. In the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg, no registration is needed.
 
For questions email alberto@phenixlegacy.org
 
 
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020
Open Art Studio
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: near Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion
 
Open to all Veterans, regardless of experience level, located near the Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion.
 
Contact Patrick Morrisey for more information 312-569-6062.
 
 
Thursday, Apr 16, 2020
Employment Services for Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
Veterans interested in learning about job placement services thorugh Vocational Rehab program at JB, as well as to learn about other employment programs: Community Based Employment Services, Transitional Work Employment Services: Training, Vocations Services.
 
Need a referral for vocational employment or a training program? Come meet with a Vocational Specialist in the TCM Clinic (10th floor Damen) - additional assistance with resume building (federal and non), job exploration, and mock interviewing.
 
No appointment needed for Veterans in the TCM Clinic. Call 312-569-5900 for questions
 
 
Monday, Apr 20, 2020
Battle Body Retraining Group
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions contact Eric Proescher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900, Walk-ins welcome.

Battle Body Retraining Group-teaches the participant interventions to help with calming the mind/body with the goal of minimizing anxious feelings, racing thoughts, and hypervigilance. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Battle Body Retraining Group
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions contact Eric Proescher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900, Walk-ins welcome.

Battle Body Retraining Group-teaches the participant interventions to help with calming the mind/body with the goal of minimizing anxious feelings, racing thoughts, and hypervigilance. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Understanding Readjustment Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions or for more information contact Eric Proecher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900. Walk-ins welcome.  

Understanding Readjustment Group- this group is for OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. The group focuses on everything a Veteran must learn to readjust to when readjusting to civilian life with an emphasis on relationships, family issues, employment, school; really just everyday daily living. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
 
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020
Veteran Food Pantry
 
Location: JBVAMC 2nd Floor Catwalk Damen Pavilion
 
Each Tuesday, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Jesse Brown VAMC hosts the Veteran Food Pantry .

Veterans  can come once per month to select food similar to a grocery store setting. 
 
 
Phenix Legacy for OEF/OIF/OND and Transitioning Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Transition and Care Management Clinic, 10th floor Damen
 
Social hour every Thursday for all Post 9/11 Veterans.  Free coffee & doughnuts. In the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg, no registration is needed.
 
For questions email alberto@phenixlegacy.org
 
 
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020
Open Art Studio
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: near Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion
 
Open to all Veterans, regardless of experience level, located near the Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion.
 
Contact Patrick Morrisey for more information 312-569-6062.
 
 
Thursday, Apr 23, 2020
Employment Services for Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
Veterans interested in learning about job placement services thorugh Vocational Rehab program at JB, as well as to learn about other employment programs: Community Based Employment Services, Transitional Work Employment Services: Training, Vocations Services.
 
Need a referral for vocational employment or a training program? Come meet with a Vocational Specialist in the TCM Clinic (10th floor Damen) - additional assistance with resume building (federal and non), job exploration, and mock interviewing.
 
No appointment needed for Veterans in the TCM Clinic. Call 312-569-5900 for questions
 
CAN TV21 Veterans Issues with the TCM Team
 
Time: 6:30 PM- 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: stream live or watch on television
http://cantv.org/hotline
 
Fourth Thursday of the Month - Click on the link to watch us (6:30 -7pm) on CAN TV: http://cantv.org/hotline
questions or comments on the show's topic - call in live, during the show at 312-738-1060
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The TCM Team in on live, the 4th Thursday of the Month from 6:30pm to 7pm on CAN TV our show is on differnt Veterans issues each month. It is a live call-in show, for questions or comments call 312-738-1060.
Anyone can stream it live on-line at http://cantv.org/hotline or you can watch it live if you live within the Chicago city limits and have Comcast, RCN, ATT, or WOW cable networks.
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Missed previous shows? Here is a link to the JB CANTV YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Imxh8FpPmY&list=PLoEqq0HCLpb9szQE-5YGHr1XPuDY7ANtk
 
 
Monday, Apr 27, 2020
Battle Body Retraining Group
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions contact Eric Proescher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900, Walk-ins welcome.

Battle Body Retraining Group-teaches the participant interventions to help with calming the mind/body with the goal of minimizing anxious feelings, racing thoughts, and hypervigilance. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Battle Body Retraining Group
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions contact Eric Proescher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900, Walk-ins welcome.

Battle Body Retraining Group-teaches the participant interventions to help with calming the mind/body with the goal of minimizing anxious feelings, racing thoughts, and hypervigilance. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
Understanding Readjustment Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
This group is for OEF/OIF/OND/OFS Combat Veterans, questions or for more information contact Eric Proecher, PsyD, Transition and Care Management Outreach Psychologist at 312-569-5900. Walk-ins welcome.  

Understanding Readjustment Group- this group is for OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. The group focuses on everything a Veteran must learn to readjust to when readjusting to civilian life with an emphasis on relationships, family issues, employment, school; really just everyday daily living. No registration or intake required, meets in room 10400 in the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg.
 
 
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020
Veteran Food Pantry
 
Location: JBVAMC 2nd Floor Catwalk Damen Pavilion
 
Each Tuesday, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Jesse Brown VAMC hosts the Veteran Food Pantry .

Veterans  can come once per month to select food similar to a grocery store setting. 
 
 
Phenix Legacy for OEF/OIF/OND and Transitioning Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Transition and Care Management Clinic, 10th floor Damen
 
Social hour every Thursday for all Post 9/11 Veterans.  Free coffee & doughnuts. In the TCM clinic, 10th floor Damen Bldg, no registration is needed.
 
For questions email alberto@phenixlegacy.org
 
 
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020
Open Art Studio
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: near Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion
 
Open to all Veterans, regardless of experience level, located near the Wellness Center off Taylor Pavilion.
 
Contact Patrick Morrisey for more information 312-569-6062.
 
 
Thursday, Apr 30, 2020
Employment Services for Post 9/11 Veterans
 
Time: 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: 10401 Damen (10th floor)
 
Veterans interested in learning about job placement services thorugh Vocational Rehab program at JB, as well as to learn about other employment programs: Community Based Employment Services, Transitional Work Employment Services: Training, Vocations Services.
 
Need a referral for vocational employment or a training program? Come meet with a Vocational Specialist in the TCM Clinic (10th floor Damen) - additional assistance with resume building (federal and non), job exploration, and mock interviewing.
 
No appointment needed for Veterans in the TCM Clinic. Call 312-569-5900 for questions