Veteran News
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 Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month, a time for you and your family to reflect on whether you have the right coverage to secure your financial future. If you are a service member or Veteran, VA has a wide array of life insurance programs tailored to fit your unique needs, no matter what stage […]
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Homelessness and Mental Health Challenges
By Regi Publico The aspiration to own a home is nearly 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 […]
Veteran Feed and Connect Event
Veteran Feed and Connect (Click to open flyer) Event Name: Veteran Feed and Connect Date: September 27, 2023 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Location: Embrace Community Center, 932 Fir St., Waynesboro, VA 22980 We plan to send out a event information document the Friday before the event. In this document you will find information […]
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 […]
Thrivent Choice
Thrivent Choice Resources and Landing Page: https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-choice Thrivent Choice Best Practices https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/files/27803.pdf Thrivent Choice Brochure https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/files/32433.pdf
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Community Veteran Feed and Connect Event
The Valley Community Services Board, Mental Health America of August and Embrace Community Center will sponsor the “Community Veteran Feed and Connect Event” scheduled for September 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST. For more information, connect Leah Hale at (540) 280-2252 or email: lhale@vcsb.org. Thank you. Veteran Feed and Connect Invite […]