BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metrocare Services - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Metrocare Services X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Metrocare Services REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260517T132248 CREATED:20250626T172735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T183354Z UID:10000168-1752062400-1752069600@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:Military Cultural Competency (MCC) Virtual Community Training DESCRIPTION:The Military Veteran Peer Network Dallas Chapter is offering Military Cultural Competency Virtual Community Training on the Second Wednesday of every month starting on June 11\, 2025 from 12pm to 2pm CST via Zoom for everyone in the local community who is interested in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to effectively engage with Service Members\, Veterans and their families. By understanding Military Culture\, we can build trust and create supportive environments. \n\n\n \n \n Military Cultural Competency\n Military Cultural Competency \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Are you military affiliated?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nPlease note: Zoom link will be sent a day prior to the meeting. \nFor questions\, please contact D’Ann Jones at dann.jones@metrocareservices.org or (469)-890-7969. URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/military-cultural-competency-mcc-virtual-community-training/2025-07-09/ CATEGORIES:Cohen Veterans,MVPN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metrocareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GetAttachmentThumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T132248 CREATED:20241224T161223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T161223Z UID:10000151-1752141600-1752145200@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:Nurse's Open Clinic DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd Thursday of the Month 10AM – 11AM (CST) Central \n  \nThe Nurse’s Open Clinic is designed to create a welcoming and accessible environment where individuals can receive up-to-date health information. Operated by qualified nurse\, the clinic offers a range of educational sessions aimed at promoting wellness\, managing chronic conditions\, and providing care for various illnesses. The open structure of the clinic encourages a sense of community\, allowing individuals to seek help without the barriers often present in traditional healthcare settings. By emphasizing preventive care and health education\, the Nurse’s Open Clinic empowers individuals to take charge of their health and well-being. \n  \nTo register click here! \n  \n  URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/nurses-open-clinic/2025-07-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metrocareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nurses-Open-Clinic-Event-Slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T132248 CREATED:20250523T182021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T182021Z UID:10000166-1752235200-1752238800@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:Brain Stimulation in Mental Health Care: Current FDA Approvals\, Clinical Applications\, and Future Directions DESCRIPTION:Would you like to gain insight into brain stimulation techniques recognized in psychiatry?\nThis session will explore how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) work\, their FDA-approved uses\, and how they compare to traditional therapies. Grounded in current research\, this training will equip helping professionals with knowledge to discuss these emerging treatments with patients\, address common misconceptions\, and consider how neurostimulation can complement existing treatment approaches in clinical practice.\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the FDA-approved uses of TMS and tDCS in mental health treatment.\nIdentify key clinical applications of brain stimulation for treatment resistant depression\, smoking cessation\, and other disorders.\nRecognize the future potential of these interventions and their place in evidence-based practice.\nDiscuss ethical considerations in patient education\, referrals\, and scope of practice for mental health clinicians.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\nCost: $10 Community Members / FREE for Metrocare Staff (register using Metrocare email address) \n  \nSeats are limited. Please ensure you are registered no later than Monday\, July 7th to secure your spot. \n*Metrocare staff should obtain supervisor approval before registering for the event. \n**Please be sure to review our policy and procedure for any questions regarding cancellations\, refunds\, and confidentiality. \nALL PARTICIPANTS will be asked to complete a survey at the end of the training. \nThose who complete the survey WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE within 7-10 business days. \n__________________________________________________________________ \nSpeaker: Kyle Blidy\, PhD \nDr. Blidy is the Assistant Director of Research for the Altshuler Center for Education and Research at Metrocare. \nHe for holds a Master’s degree in Education and PhD in Neuroscience with five years of research experience focused on treatments for neuropsychiatric ailments. \nHis work includes:\n1) identifying neural profiles necessary for language recovery post-stroke;\n2) identifying neural markers that predict therapy response among individuals with PTSD and/or SUDs;\n3) examining how the brain reacts to social threats and whether intra-nasal oxytocin can reduce these reactions in individuals with cocaine use disorder; and\n4) investigating how the brain creates rewarding memories among individuals with PTSD who struggle to feel joy.\nDr. Blidy has showcased his work via publication and at national and international conferences. His goal is to identify moderators of treatment effectiveness across trauma-related conditions. \n____________________________________________________________________ \n  URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/brain-stimulation-in-mental-health-care-current-fda-approvals-clinical-applications-and-future-directions/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Acer Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metrocareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ACER-Event-Graphics-5-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T132248 CREATED:20250521T183726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T214711Z UID:10000167-1752915600-1752926400@www.metrocareservices.org SUMMARY:4th Annual Back 2 School Fair DESCRIPTION:Metrocare’s 4th Annual Back to School Community Fair \nMetrocare began hosting its Back to School Community Fair in 2021 in response to the needs of the children and teen clients we serve. The fair offers families an opportunity to receive school supplies and vital resources and information from community partners and local businesses. In 2024\, Metrocare provided supplies and connected the families of over 400 children to community resources to prepare them for a new school year. \nMetrocare is the largest provider of mental health and developmental disability services and provides a broad array of services from mental health care\, crisis services\, programs for veterans and their loves ones\, accessible pharmacies\, housing and supportive social services. Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research advances innovative mental health research while training multidisciplinary clinicians needed to expand the clinical workforce across Texas. \nEvent Registration \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \n  \n  URL:https://www.metrocareservices.org/event/4th-annual-back-2-school-fair-2025/ LOCATION:Harry Stone Recreation Center\, 2403 Millmar Dr\, Dallas\, TX\, 75228\, United States CATEGORIES:Metrocare ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metrocareservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Back-2-School-Event-Slide2-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR