The Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse

For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they return home. The shadows of traumatic events loom large, often manifesting as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As they grapple with this mental health challenge, an alarming trend emerges the undeniable link between PTSD and substance abuse. Understanding this connection is crucial for improving veterans’ mental health […]

2024 – 2026 Defender Services Non-Capital Diversity Fellowship Program

The website at https://diversityfellowship.fd.org/ includes the online fellow application form and information about the selected 2024-2026 federal defender organization host locations. The site also informs visitors about the Defender Services Program, DSO, and both the non-capital and capital components of the Fellowship Program. Review the flyer here

Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Homelessness and Mental Health Challenges

By Regi Publico The aspiration to own a home is universal. It symbolizes stability and belonging. Yet, for many, this dream remains out of reach due to deteriorating economic conditions and insufficient social reforms.  Data from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development highlights a sobering reality. An estimated 36% of the homeless population […]

The Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse

For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they return home. The shadows of traumatic events loom large, often manifesting as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As they grapple with this mental health challenge, an alarming trend emerges the undeniable link between PTSD and substance abuse. Understanding this connection is crucial for improving veterans’ mental health […]

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is dedicated to National Suicide Prevention Awareness. September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to raise awareness, focus efforts on directing treatment to those who are most in need, and remember those affected by suicide. Suicide prevention is one of the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) key concerns and a […]

Grants for Seniors and Retirees

See NAAV resources for grants for seniors and retirees nationwide at https://grantsforseniors.org/. This website provides seniors and retirees who are most in need of emergency assistance. The subject categories are as follows: . Financial Help . Health Care . Help with Rent . Food Assistance . Clothing Assistance . Transportation Assistance . Daily Life Assistance […]

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