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    Alcohol Abuse and Veterans: Larry Veale’s Story

    Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse

    Larry Veale’s Story In this video, Larry Veale, a Peer Support Specialist with Western Tidewater Community Services Board and former U.S. Marine, shares his recovery story with us. Larry served in the Marine Corps for two years and then later worked at a...

    Caring for the Caregivers: Burnout in Public Mental Health Care Professionals

    Clinicians, Professionals

    Professionals working in mental health have been in a state of burnout since COVID. When the pandemic hit, the need for essential critical healthcare providers dramatically ramped up. The resulting emotional toll continues to make its mark today, and it especially...

    Veterans and Alcohol Abuse – Why We Need Better Supports in Place

    Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse

    This article was written by Dr. Tristin C. Galvez, SMVF Clinician III   The Unique Challenges Veterans Face A Veteran is defined as someone who has previously served in a branch of the Armed Forces to include Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. There...

    4 Ways That Trauma-focused Therapy Is Different From Regular Mental Health Counseling

    988, Mental Health, Therapy, Trauma

    You’ve probably heard the word ‘trauma’ used a lot in recent years, but what does it really mean? How do you know if you’re dealing with trauma – and how do you handle it, if you are? Could you benefit from trauma-focused counseling? What Is Trauma? Trauma...

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