Veterans’ Lives Change Dramatically Upon Return
As we celebrate Memorial Day, we honor the lives of our fallen soldiers, our many veterans and those who are still fighting to keep this country free. One special veteran comes to mind, and this is his...
View ArticleEasing Our Veterans’ Transition Home
Many of us have read or heard some grim news concerning U.S. servicemembers and veterans in recent months: the March massacre of 17 Afghani civilians by a U.S. Army sergeant, the skyrocketing suicide...
View ArticleOnce a Warrior–Always a Warrior: Navigating the Transition from Combat to...
Book Description Publication Date: February 23, 2010 The essential handbook for anyone who has ever returned from a war zone, and their spouse, partner, or family members. Being back home can be as...
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inTransition
InTransition is a voluntary program to provide behavioral health care support to service members and veterans as they move between health care systems or providers. Personal coaches, along with...
View ArticleHelping Veterans Meet the Challenges of Civilian Life
“I lost my legs – that is all. I did not lose my desire to serve, or my pride in being an American.” Those words, spoken by a Marine at Maryland’s Bethesda Naval Hospital in 2007, inspired Parkway...
View ArticleComing home: Challenges don’t end for military men and women
NASHUA – When Jesse Garcia was admitted to Daniel Webster College, he knew right away that he wanted to study psychology. As a veteran who served in the Army for seven years, Garcia said he recognized...
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Meet Vets who are Strong at the Broken Places
As graduation neared, Meg began to have more flashbacks. Nightmares kept her up, and she found herself fighting to get control of post-traumatic stress. Today, Meg works with colleges and...
View ArticleFocusing on Resilience: 21st Century Sailor Office Established
Effective June 1, Navy headquarters staff realigned in support of the establishment of 21st Century Sailor office (OPNAV N17). Establishment of the 21st Century Sailor office will provide for more...
View ArticleProgram Aids Mental Health Care for Transitioning Troops
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., June 11, 2013 – Service members and veterans transitioning from the military to Veterans Affairs for treatment or between military treatment...
View ArticleReal Warriors Campaign
The Real Warriors Campaign is a multimedia public awareness campaign designed to encourage help-seeking behavior among service members, veterans, and military families coping with behavioral health...
View ArticleWhy homecoming can be particularly hard for female veterans
In the return to civilian life, many women find that veteran services fall short of their needs. Unemployment rates for female veterans are higher than for other women, as well as for male veterans....
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Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs’ Office: Do These 5 Things When Transitioning To...
In February of this year, each member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff signed a letter to all who have served since Sept. 11, reminding service members that our nation “needs your experience, intellect,...
View ArticleReintegration
DCoE Blog http://www.dcoe.mil/blog.aspx?BlogTagID=200dd8bd-e819-4a33-84e5-b25df1be422a The post Reintegration appeared first on You Are Strong!.
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Recovery Care Coordinators can help!
Recovery Care Coordinators (RCC) help wounded, ill, and injured service members, their caregivers, and their families navigate the recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration process. They help ensure...
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