CALENDAR
Month of MARCH 2010
7th Year of U.S. Invasion and Occupation of Iraq

SIMI VALLEY COMMUNITY FORUMS PRSENTS
Signature Diseases of U.S. Soldiers:
PTSD & BRAIN INJURY

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
370 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley
7:00 P.M- 8:45 PM [map here]

Guest Speaker:
Dr. Judith Broder, The Soldiers' Project

This is a free public program – donations gratefully accepted

With the continuing U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan, there is a growing need for psychological service for military service members and their families. Recent studies indicate that as many as 35% Iraqi war veterans accessed medical health services upon returning home. Many were apprehensive to seek help for issues such as PTSD, depression and family problems through military channels, for fear it could adversely affect their careers. Reservist and National Guard members (making up 40% of the forces in Iraq) who will be returning to their communities in large numbers, are not eligible for the same medical coverage as active duty service members and will need services in the private sector, having suffered psychological injuries no less serious than the visible physical scars of war.

In 2005, Judith Broder, MD, launched The Soldiers Project offering mental health services for the military and their families. Psychological services are given absolutely free and the program has been set up to also treat families of the soldiers who can also be greatly affected. Currently, there are 400 licensed therapists participating in the program. Dr. Broder will discuss PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. Please join us as we hear an expert on this most frequently suffered condition afflicting our military service members.

Dr. Broder is both a psychiatrist and a psychoanalyst. A graduate of the University of Chicago, School of Medicine and a member of the Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies, she is also a member of PSR – Physicians for Social Responsibility. She has a private practice in Los Angeles. She was honored this month as a recipient of the AMA Foundation's “Excellence in Medicine Award.”

ARLINGTON WEST SANTA MONICA EVENTS FOR MARCH 2010

Join with us on March 20th and 21st as we reflect upon the 7th year of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq for a candle-light vigil on the evening of Saturday, March 20th.

On Sunday, March 21st beginning at 12pm, local Los Angeles area poets will present their reflections on the topic of war and humanity.

Setup of the memorial will commence at 6am on Saturday, March 20th. Take-down of the memorial will commence at approximately 3pm on Sunday, March 21st.

Taking the memorial down begins at approximiately 3pm during the winter season. Please join us for morning set up or early evening take down.

(PLEASE NOTE: a Parking Pass is REQUIRED. If you arrive prior to 7:30am you MUST purchase a parking pass from the parking lot attendant by 8am. There is usually no attendant on duty prior to 7:30 am. You must purchase your Parking Pass by 8am when there is a parking attendant on duty.

Daily rates for parking on the pier - or in the beach level area parking lot - typically run between $7 to $10 (depending on the season) for an all day parking permit. These parking areas are patrolled by Parking Enforcement and cars DO get ticketed if no pass is displayed on the dash of your car.)

We offer high school community service hours for qualified high school students with appropriate documentation.

For information about the Mission Statement of Arlington West
and of Veterans For Peace, see our Statement of Purpose here.

ARLINGTON WEST IS
A NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN & NON-SECTARIAN
PROJECT OF VETERANS FOR PEACE

Changing the World Begins With You

OTHER EVENTS COMMEMORATING THE 7th YEAR OF OCCUPATION

SATURDAY, MARCH 20th
VETERANS FOR PEACE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER will conduct a one-day Arlington West Memorial alongside the U.S.S. Midway Museum commencing at 08:00 hours (8am) ending at 20:00 (8pm). This is a full day of events at the USS Midway. Please see their flyer for more information.

Click here to download the flyer for this event.

Visit the web site of Veterans For Peace, San Diego Chapter

SATURDAY, MARCH 20th
Bring the Troops Home Now! Anti-War Protest March & Rally in Los Angeles!
Gather at Hollywood & Vine at Noon [map here]
This is a regional protest coordinated with a national march on Washington. This event is sponsored by the ANSWER Coaltion.