Honor veterans with support
“I cannot think of a more fitting way to honor our veterans and active military members than to acknowledge the true cost of deployment on service members and their families and offer support and gratitude to them.”
Dr. Siquilla Liebetrau,
Bowen Health VP of Clinical Services
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions are prevalent among returning veterans. Suicide rates among active military members and veterans are alarming.
Some important resources for veterans of all ages:
Veterans Crisis Line provides 24/7 support for Veterans in crisis and their supporters.1-800-273-8255, Press 1 to speak to a trained responder
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255
Military OneSource is a free service provided 24/7 by the Department of Defense to service members and their families to help with a broad range of concerns, including possible mental health problems. 1-800-342-9647
The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury provides 24/7 information and resources about psychological health, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury. 1-866-966-1020, or e-mail resources@dcoeoutreach.org
TRICARE is a healthcare program serving uniformed service members, retirees, and their families worldwide. Visit https://tricare.mil/.
By Dr. Siquilla Liebetrau,
Bowen Health VP of Clinical Services
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