Veterans Empowerment & Leadership Training

Purpose:  Pathfinders is a program especially designed for Virginia military veterans.   This four-day program  provides veterans with the tools necessary to educate policy makers, participate in system reform, serve as change agents in their community and effectively advocate for self and others.  

Curriculum:  Topics addressed at Pathfinders include:  relationship building, networking, principles of recovery; labels and stigmas; self-care; history of recovery; veterans resources (funding, service policy and complaint process); etiquette; conducting effective meetings; identifying issues; action planning and cultural awareness.