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    Military to Civilian Transition: How Soon Should I Start Planning?

    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...

    All Veterans with Invisible Wounds Should Receive High-Quality Care

    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...

    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...

    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...

    5 Ways You Can Help Support the Mental Health of a Veteran in Your Life

    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...
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