Serving in the military can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for many individuals, but the transition from military life to civilian life can be a significant challenge for some veterans, especially when it comes to mental health. * Veterans are often exposed to traumatic events and stressful situations during their service, which can […]
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND MENTAL HEALTH
Veterans Mental Health: Understanding the Challenges and Seeking Help
* Serving in the military can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for many individuals, but the transition from military life to civilian life can be a significant challenge for some veterans, especially when it comes to mental health. * Veterans are often exposed to traumatic events and stressful situations during their service, leading to […]
Veterans Mental Health: Understanding the Challenges and Seeking Help
Serving in the military can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for many individuals. However, the transition from military life to civilian life can be a significant challenge for some veterans, especially when it comes to mental health. Veterans are often exposed to traumatic events and stressful situations during their service, which can lead to […]
No Cost TBI Treatment for Veterans and First Responders – MossRehab Institute for Brain Health (MRIBH)
I’m Carlo Aragoncillo – Army Veteran, former Director of Veterans Affairs for the City of Philadelphia, and currently the Outreach Director for MossRehab Institute for Brain Health (MRIBH) MRIBH is our no-cost Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) treatment program for Veterans and First Responders designed to cover the costs of treatment, transportation, lodging, and meals. With […]
NAAV Veterans Statistics for 2023
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) with the support of its volunteers have found Veterans statistics for 2023 concerning Veterans total population in the U.S., Veterans with disabilities in the U.S., total number of Veterans with mental health issues, and total number of Veterans without homes in the U.S. We are honored to […]
Support for Veterans – A New Resource
Hi there, My name is Luke Daniels. I came across the helpful resources you shared for veterans at www.naavets.org/washington-dc-metropolitan-area-mental-health-resources/ [1], and was wondering if you were open to adding a new resource to that page. I work for an advocacy center called Veterans Guide. Our mission is to assist veterans with the array of issues […]
Solara Mental Health
One of the most well-documented effects of skillful meditation practice is stress relief. According to NIH, studies have shown that mindfulness-based therapies are safe and beneficial for veterans. Therefore, the Veterans Association’s VHA Whole Health System now includes therapies related to mindfulness. The Solara Mental Health is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and […]
Veteran Crisis Line – Dial 988 then Press 1
Good morning, I’m reaching out again on behalf of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (OMHSP) to invite you to share the VA suicide prevention resources for Veterans on your website, newsletter, and social media pages. My hope is that you can regularly share VA content and encourage […]
Crisis Resources for Veterans
Spread the Word – Veterans Crisis Line Spread the Word – Veterans Crisis Line You Are Not Alone. The Veterans Crisis Line is available to Veterans and their supporters 24/7. Through a powerful Veteran-to-Veteran message, this video encourages Veterans to call when they go through a difficult time and need somebody to listen. www.veteranscrisisline.net VA […]
Supporting Military Mental Health Month Resources
https://www.naavets.org/resources-for-veterans-and-their-families/ Almost 1 out of every 3 Veterans seeking treatment for substance use disorder also have PTSD. Studies show PTSD and substance use problems are strongly related in people who served in the military and in civilians. Therefore, our organization is raising awareness of co-occurring disorders during May – National Military Appreciation Month. Below […]