Serving Those Who Served: Behavioral Health Resources for Veterans in Hampton Roads

Military and Veterans, Military Transition, SMVF

Veterans in Hampton Roads have access to culturally competent behavioral health resources that understand the specific nuances of military service and the unique challenges of transitioning to civilian life. If you feel like you are always on, you are not alone. Your...

The VA Mental Health Claim Maze: Why the Process Triggers Anxiety and How Virginia Veterans Can Navigate It

SMVF, Veterans

If you are trying to file a VA mental health claim and feel overwhelmed, you are not alone. Many Veterans describe a “claim anxiety loop.” You submit a form, then hear it is missing. You are unsure what will happen at the C&P exam. You cannot tell how disability...

Finding Veteran Support Groups After Service

SMVF, Veterans

Transitioning from military service to civilian life can feel like stepping into an entirely different world. The structured environment and strong bonds that come with serving don’t always translate easily into civilian life. You might be asking yourself, “Where do I...

Alternative Mental Health Treatments for Veterans

Mental Health, SMVF, Veterans

Whether you’ve just been discharged or it’s been years since you served, as a veteran, you know how important mental health care can be as you return to civilian life. Transitioning service members like you have been through a lot—and it doesn’t just disappear the...

The Top Careers After Military Service: How To Excel

Military and Veterans, Military Transition, SMVF

In the following blog, Michael Evans, Educational/Vocational Specialist, Registered Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, CLS Counselor, explores the best career options after military service and offers guidance on how to succeed in each one. The Top Careers  for...

I Really Need Mental Health Services but There Is a Long Wait at the VA, Where Do I Go?

Mental Health, Military and Veterans, SMVF

As a veteran, you are eligible to use your VA benefits to pay for health care, including mental health services. But with understaffing and increased workloads, the wait time can sometimes be very long at VA locations.  So, is there somewhere else you can go to get...