Below are more helpful resources. https://449recovery.org/guides/veterans-and-substance-abuse/ https://www.ambrosiatc.com/treatment/mental-health/veterans/ https://www.northernillinoisrecovery.com/programs/womens-addiction-treatment/
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The Role of Peer Support in Combating Veteran Depression
Depression is a significant barrier that impedes veterans from fully reintegrating into civilian life after their service. Effective support systems are crucial in assisting veterans in overcoming these challenges and leading fulfilling lives. The role of peer support in combatting veteran depression is vital, as it connects individuals with peers who have faced similar struggles, […]
NAAV Helping Veterans Most in Need in the DC Metro Area
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV), President and CEO, Constance A. Burns (in mid-March 2024) chose the Woodlands at Reid Temple Senior Apartments in Glenn Dale, Maryland to locate veterans, caregivers, and their family members most in need of daily household supplies, toiletries, and food. The search took several weeks to locate veterans […]
The Connection Between Military Service, Trauma, and Substance Use
During your military service, you might face really tough situations that are hard on your body and mind. Sometimes, these hard moments can even cause trauma. Trauma happens when something that happened leaves you feeling shaken. You might try to handle these tough emotions by turning to alcohol or drugs. However, this is not a […]
How to Manage Your Feelings
Nine Coping Skills Pray Are you a religious or spiritual person? If you are or even if you are not but have considered trying, praying can be tremendously helpful in times of extreme stress. Play Music Play music that creates an emotion that is opposite of the one you are struggling with. For example, if […]
Additional Veteran Entrepreneurship Resource
Hello NAAV, I hope your morning is going well. My name is Denise, and I am reaching out on behalf of the business management platform Clover from Fiserv, a payment and financial services provider. I had the pleasure of coming across your collection of resources on the page below: https://www.naavets.org/resources-for-veterans-and-their-families/ As the web page provides […]
An exclusive career resource guide for Veterans
This guide is designed to support those who served our country in their transition to civilian careers. It provides essential tips, insights, and strategies for crafting effective resumes and navigating the job market successfully. https://www.resumebuilder.com/veterans-resume-and-job-hunting-guide/
April Veteran Feed and Connect Event April 20, 2024
Dear Community Partner, On behalf of Mental Health America of Augusta, the Augusta Expo, and Valley Community Services Board, we want to extend an invitation for you and your organization to participate in our upcoming Veteran’s Feed and Connect event. The event will take place on April 20th, 2024, at Augusta Expo Center from 10 […]
Disabled Veteran Creates Transformative Card Game for Children to Achieve Digital Balance
Today, we live in a digital world where children are thrust into using digital. According to an online article written by Winda Benedetti, “the NPD Group, 91% of kids in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 17 are gamers.” Digital games can become a problem when a child likes screens more than people. […]
Understanding and Addressing Sleep Disorders in Military Veterans
The transition from military to civilian life brings many challenges, some lingering in the quiet hours of the night. For many veterans, the end of their service marks the beginning of a new battle: coping with sleep disorders. These sleep disorders in military veterans are not just common occurrences; they are complex conditions that […]