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, Substance Abuse
At Region Five, we offer several programs, services and supports designed to help our veterans overcome common challenges and get back on their feet. One of these programs is the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Staff Sergeant Parker...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...