More and more veteran are using service dogs to help cope with their Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) will not pay for veterans to receive service animals.
Mental Health Association, through their H.O.P.E.S Program, offers free and confidential Text services. A trained specialist is available Monday through Thursday 4pm to 9pm at 301-738-2255.
Psych Central posted an article highlighting a study published by the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The study looked at the outcomes of the FOCUS (Families Overcoming Under Stress) intervention on military families
NPR shared a story December 23rd about the issues that many homeless veterans face when seeking housing. Even with a government funded housing voucher, many veterans have a difficult time identifying a landlord who will rent a unit to them.
Stars and Stripes posted an article December 20th highlighting the success and growth of the Armed Services Arts Partnership. A program that was started in Hampton Roads opened their second Comedy Bootcamp at George Washington University in D.C
On January 28th, HHS is hosting their 2016 Veterans Day Career Expo in Washington, D.C. from 9am to 3pm. Click on the image to be taken to the registration page.
TIME History tells the story of the rush to get service men and women home to their families in the United States by Christmas in 1945.
Veterans Curation Program in Alexandria is hosting a Meet and Greet Tuesday January 12th from 10am to 2pm. RSVP is appreciated but not required. For more information email JMundt@newsouthassociates.com
Montgomery Coalition for the Homeless announced that as of December 15th, Montgomery County has reached its goal of ending homelessness for County veterans by achieving a “functional zero” level.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, released an article today detailing the expanded disability compensation eligibility for service members who were stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.