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 […]
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND MENTAL HEALTH
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 […]
Hillcrest Children and Family, Washington, DC
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) and Hillcrest Children and Family Center of Washington, DC will work together in support of Veterans and their family members 18 years old and older with substance use disorders and chronic health conditions. Each individual is assigned a Care Coordinator and they in turn work the individual […]
Service Members and Veterans Resources
Spending and Budgeting https://americasaves.org or visit www.militarysaves.org. Spiritual Wellness https://www.naavets.org click on spiritual wellness, moments of meditation, and scripture readings. Homeless Veterans Assistance www.jobcnter.usa.gov www.archives.gov/veterans/militaryservice-records www.statwesidelegate.org/findinghelp Veteran Combat Call Center: Vet Center Program 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387) www.vetcenter.va.gov National Coalition for Homeless Veterans www.vba.va.gov; 1-800-VET-HELP VA Benefits www.vba.va.gov 1-800-827-1000 Stand Down Schedule www.va.gov/homeless/events.asp Department of Housing and […]
Institute of Trauma Recovery Advisory Board
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Constance A. Burns, president, chief executive officer, and veterans’ service officer was appointed in 2021 to serve on the Advisory Board at the Institute of Trauma Recovery at the University of North Carolina in November of 2021. The Institute of Trauma Recovery at the University of North […]
Trauma Recovery
NAAV President and CEO serves on Lived Experience Advisory Board 2021-2022 The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Constance A. Burns, president, chief executive officer, and veterans’ service officer was appointed in 2021 to serve on the Lived Experience Advisory Board for Proposed Research at the Institute of Trauma Recovery, University of North Carolina […]