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July 2, 2015

4 Ways You Can Support Veterans Living With PTSD in…

With Independence Day upon us, learn some ways you can help support those who have served our country. 1)  Put…

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May 26, 2015

Doctor talks about mental health among war veterans

Mental health is a concern among veterans of war. Studies have found veterans are much more likely to commit suicide than…

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February 12, 2015

President Obama’s Plan to Address Our Nation’s Urgent Mental Health…

President Obama’s recently proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Budget provides the nation with an unprecedented opportunity to address America’s urgent…

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November 26, 2014

Statement – Minister Fantino launches action plan to respond to…

…in response to the findings of the Auditor General’s report, I am pleased to launch the Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services…

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November 26, 2014

LI Community Foundation Gives $465K to 23 Groups

The Long Island Community Foundation is giving $465,800 to 23 nonprofit groups that provide mental health services for veterans and…

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November 23, 2014

Government of Canada takes action to strengthen mental health support…

The Honourable Julian Fantino, M.P. for Vaughan and Minister of Veterans Affairs, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P.…

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November 23, 2014

Minister Blaney Highlights the Government of Canada’s Commitment to Strengthen…

The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and M.P. for Levis, Bellechasse and Les Etchemins today…

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October 17, 2014

New mental health first aid class in Yulee

A new program in Yulee is tackling an illness that claims the life of 22 veterans per day, according to…

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May 7, 2014

Program aims to identify mental health issues in troops

If you saw a service member or veteran struggling with substance abuse, post-traumatic stress or depression, would you know how…

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April 28, 2014

First-aid training for mental health could aid at-risk veterans

A push for new funding — and the use of existing funds — may soon make more resources available to…

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April 24, 2014

Mental Health First Aid for Veterans Launches

The National Council, along with leaders from veterans service organizations and fellow mental health advocates, today launched a new training…

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April 24, 2014

National Council Convenes Veterans and Mental Health Leaders to Launch…

Innovative Program Offers Proven Techniques to Recognize and Respond to Mental Illness and Addiction Contact: Heather Cobb at 202-684-7457 x277…

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