A PTSD Workgroup began on Wednesday, 8-14-13 and will last for 16 weeks. Four (4) of our Knoxville LPG members joined the Sevierville group and we are thankful the MH staff for conducting their first PTSD Workgroup. Vet to Vet TN has agreed to create a peer support group in Sevierville when the Workgroup is…
DetailsAfter completing a week of training by Edward “Ed” Drew from Vet to Vet USA, three (3) new Peer Facilitators (PFs) are trained and certified by James “Moe” Armstrong (founder of Vet to Vet USA). Our new PFs are: Meggan Morin, Howard Morin and Frank Vollmer. We are blessed to have three new PFs join…
DetailsWASHINGTON – In observance of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month, the Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD invites the public to participate in its “Take the Step” campaign. “Every day of the year, we should focus on assisting those who have served our Nation,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “In…
DetailsJoint Effort Aimed at Promoting Use of Fully Developed Claims WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for Veterans. The effort—the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Community of Practice—is a key part of VA’s overall…
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