Military and Veterans, SMVF
There are all kinds of veterans in our country and they feel all kinds of ways about Veterans Day, the holiday meant to honor them. If you’re one of those veterans who feel like civilians don’t really care about Veterans Day – or veterans – it can be very...
Military and Veterans, Military Transition, SMVF
Deciding to join the military is a big step, and so is deciding to leave. The transition from Service member to civilian can be just as difficult as the transition you experienced when you first joined. You might look back and think that you were uninformed and...
Military and Veterans, Trauma
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...
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...
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...
Military and Veterans, SMVF
Veterans face unique mental health challenges in life that civilians do not, such as transitioning from military to civilian life, and psychological distress caused by wartime experiences. Research indicates that fewer than 50 percent of veterans returning from duty...
