Veterans First Program
Veterans Summit 2026
Jan 15 2026
Who is this for?
To explore holistic strategies for supporting veterans, this Summit will bring together:
- community members,
- educators,
- behavioral health professionals,
- equity leaders,
- student veterans,
- college veterans professionals, and
- employers
Goals:
Our goal is to foster a safer, more informed community where Veterans, their families, and service providers feel empowered, connected, and equipped with resources.
Our goal is to foster a safer, more informed community where Veterans, their families, and service providers feel empowered, connected, and equipped with resources.
Click here to REGISTER FOR FREE! Box lunch included.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Date: January 15, 2026 - Thursday
Loc: Las Positas College
Address: 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Bldg 4000 Mertes
Livermore, CA 94551
Parking: Free Parking in Lots A & B
Click on hyperlink for the Map of the LPC Campus
Event Schedule:
Check-in: 8:30 am to 9:00 am - Bldg 4000
Program Start: 9:00 am
- Presentation of Colors; National Anthem;
- Afternoon Keynote Speaker: Dr. John R. McQuaid, Chief of Psychology at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System
Workshops:
- Session 1: Mental Health Services & Substance Use Recovery
Topics covered: VA Mental Health Resources, PTSD Treatment Options, Veteran-Specific Counseling Programs; Veteran-Focused Rehabilitation Programs; Family Support Strategies
- Session 2: Stable Housing Resources, Peer Support & Family Connection. Topics covered: County Housing Support Services, VA Housing Assistance Programs, Homeless Prevention Strategies; Rental Assistance and Supportive Housing
- Session 3: Health & Wellness
Whole Health: Mind, Body & Spirit; Home Healthcare/Assisted Living/Mobile Healthcare Services; End-of-Life Care
FREE Registration - Click HERE
Questions? Send an e-mail to LPCVeteransFirst@laspositascollege.edu