Veteran Education Classes

Our goal is to make sure that Veterans who have deployment-related health concerns receive the most up-to-date information and education about these concerns.

Military Environmental Exposure Telehealth Classes

These live, virtual classes are held throughout the year by WRIISC clinicians who discuss military environmental exposures such as Gulf War exposures, Agent Orange, and Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pits.

Upcoming class topics include:

• Agent Orange 101: An Introduction for Vietnam Veteran Eras
  Next Class: Date TBD

  Discusses: 1) an overview of the Vietnam War and use of Agent Orange herbicide; 2) VA presumption of Agent Orange exposure and related health conditions; and 3) review of eligibility for the Agent Orange Registry and PACT Act benefits.

• Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits: What You Need to Know
  Next Class: January 22,2026

  Addresses: 1) deployment-related airborne hazards - their identification and potential health concerns; 2) medical surveillance and health effects; and 3) health education.

• Gulf War Exposures & Health Concerns
  Next Class:  April 23, 2026

  Covers: 1) deployment related exposures and their corresponding research findings; 2) health effects and the knowledge needed to identify relative symptoms; and 3) available resources and techniques for Veterans.

• Camp Lejeune: What You Need to Know
  Next Class: July 23, 2026

  Reviews: Camp LeJeune, its water contamination health issues and VA support for impacted Veterans.

To register to attend these free classes, call the NJ WRIISC at 1-800-248-8005.

Integrative Health Classes

WRIISC offers free meditation classes to Veterans to help optimize wellness.

Phone-in iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation Classes:

These guided phone-based meditations are open to all Veterans every Tuesday and Thursday — no registration is required. This meditation class blends several styles of meditation, including breathing exercises, visualization practice, body awareness, and relaxation techniques. During class, Veterans can expect to:

• Discover a heartfelt mission and purpose and establish a goal for the meditation
• Establish and connect with an inner safe haven
• Explore the connection between body sensations, emotions, thoughts and beliefs with an awareness of how thoughts and emotions affect the body and mind
• Experience the inner joy that is always present and develop a deeper awareness
• Connect with an inner strength and resiliency in order to more appropriately respond rather than react to situations in life
• Veterans may also benefit from the restful sleep-like state achieved during the meditation

This class is appropriate for all levels. You can access the class flyer here.

If you have further questions regarding the phone-in Yoga Nidra Meditation Classes, contact DC WRIISC Yoga Staff at 202-550-4248 or CA WRIISC Yoga Staff at 650-815-9463.

Mindfulness Mediation Classes:

This class provides an opportunity to learn about and practice mindfulness meditation techniques. During each class, a topic related to mindfulness is introduced, followed by a guided meditation practice. Typically, these classes are held every first Friday of the month from 11am — 12pm ET via telephone.

You can access the class schedule on the class flyer.