Trauma leaves patterns in the mind and body that tend to persist for years. Substance use can step in as a temporary shield against the consequences of trauma; substances dull their intensity, but at the cost of deepening instability. When both […]
Resources
Overcoming Isolation Support Options for Rural Veterans in Recovery
Many veterans in rural areas face deep isolation during recovery. Long distances, limited services, and inadequate support make it harder to recover. However, the good news is that there are strong support options for rural veterans in recovery. Family, local groups, and online help can break loneliness […]
A Gift of Kindness from the National Association of American Veterans (NAAV)
On April 15, 2025, the National Association of American Veterans (NAAV) generously donated food and essential household items to five veterans, including widows, at 11600 Glenn Dale Blvd, Glenn Dale, MD. The organization’s President and CEO, Constance Burns, had learned that several veterans in the building were struggling to meet basic needs. With her usual […]
Practical Ways Veterans Can Manage Anxiety and Build Mental Resilience
Image: Freepik Practical Ways Veterans Can Manage Anxiety and Build Mental Resilience Life after military service doesn’t always come with the peace people assume. You’re told to be proud, to rest, to enjoy civilian life, but your mind doesn’t always get that […]
Music Therapy as a Tool for Veteran PTSD Management
While words can sometimes overwhelm, music (always) heals. Veterans living with PTSD often face a brutal arithmetic of memory and emotion – mental imagery that refuses to fade, emotions that refuse to settle, daily life reduced to coping strategies measured […]
Mesothelioma Compensation for Veterans
Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels Mesothelioma is a devastating disease that disproportionately affects military veterans, particularly those who served in the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Due to extensive asbestos use in military equipment, vehicles, and buildings throughout the 20th century, many veterans were unknowingly exposed to asbestos, leading to long-term […]
Building Your VA Claim for Success
The process of submitting a VA compensation claim has led many Veterans to believe they need to pay thousands of dollars for their claim to be successful. However, filing a claim does not require costly fees. When the VA reviews your claim, the evidence of record must show your claimed disability is related to military […]
The Benefits of Craft-Based Hobbies for Boosting Veteran Wellbeing
Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-holding-wooden-stick-while-drilling-hole-1094767/ Craft-based hobbies can be fun. They can also help to boost wellbeing. Creative hands-on activities can benefit veterans by improving mental health, reducing stress, and fostering connections with others. Each craft brings unique rewards, offering relaxation, focus, or emotional expression. […]
Understanding the Challenges and Recovery of the Impact of PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression
Due to the mental and physical struggles veterans experienced while in military service, some of our nation’s retired military men and women find it hard to recover and go back to the life they once had. PTSD, anxiety, depression, physical injuries, and substance abuse disorders are some of the things that prevent them from living […]
Veteran Resources
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