June, 2023 - Region Five

All Veterans with Invisible Wounds Should Receive High-Quality Care

We’re dedicated to providing high-quality care for our community’s veterans, especially those with invisible wounds. What Are Invisible Wounds? Invisible wounds refer to the cognitive and emotional behaviors associated with trauma. This includes conditions...

This Year More Than Ever, We Should Celebrate Pride

Diversity Equity and Inclusion, LGBTQ+

For those who celebrate Pride Month every June, things might feel a little different this year. Although LGBTQ+ people have fought for and gained civil rights over the decades, the recent political climate is threatening those rights – and many people have...

The Importance of PTSD and Brain Injury Awareness

PTSD, TBI

Although we’ve come a long way when it comes to PTSD awareness, there are still a lot of misunderstandings about what the condition is and what can cause it. There is also a lack of awareness of the impacts of brain injuries. This PTSD Awareness Month, we want to...

The Many Faces of PTSD

988, PTSD, Trauma

This article was written by the staff of the Region Five Crisis Call Center: Tim Griffin, Shelley Shelton, Casey Mewborn, and Staci Young. As we enter June, which is PTSD awareness month, let’s take a moment to discuss the many ways and forms that PTSD can present....

All Veterans with Invisible Wounds Should Receive High-Quality Care

This Year More Than Ever, We Should Celebrate Pride

The Importance of PTSD and Brain Injury Awareness

The Many Faces of PTSD

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