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The Roanoke Times: PTSD

10/25/2011
PTSD story by Roanoke Times.

Mike Dailey's DVS Dragstar

10/25/2011
On Saturday, October 8th at Summer Duck Raceway located in beautiful Summer Duck VA, Mike Dailey rolled out for the first time his dragster bearing theVirginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) logo.

Wounded Warriors hunt at Radford Army Ammunition Plant

10/14/2011
Six veterans from southwest Virginia spent the day hunting

RADFORD; Va — The war in Afghanistan began 10 years ago, October 7, 2001. Since then, thousands of soldiers have returned home wounded. A program here in Virginia is helping our veterans cope with the after-effects of war.

Purple heart awarded for traumatic brain injury

9/21/2011
On July 5, 2011, S. Vaughan Wilson III, was awarded his purple heart for a traumatic brain injury received in 2005 while serving with 173rd Airborne in Afghanistan. As more is learned about traumatic brain injuries and how they can severely injure a servicemember, the United States Army has adopted modified criteria for purple heart qualifications.

Support group just for Women

9/21/2011
In an ongoing effort to expand its offerings in Frederickburg, the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program has started a support group just for women.

Coping with Survivor Guilt & Grief

Following the death or severe injury of a fellow service member, friend or loved one, you can sometimes feel shock, responsibility for the event or remorse for surviving. This is a common emotional reaction often called “survivor guilt.”1 Source: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd ClassDesiree D. Green/Released Thu, 2012-01-26

Veterans Affairs’ Caregiver Benefits & National Support Line

Service members returning from deployment may be coping with physical injuries such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) or psychological health concerns such as combat stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can affect the entire family – particularly primary caregivers. Taking care of your veteran requires real strength. Whether it’s handling the household chores, assisting with daily hygiene activities, taking your veteran to appointments or just being there in their time of need, caregiving takes endurance, commitment and patience. You are not alone. There are resources available to help you care for your loved one, as well as provide support and help you manage the stresses that can occur with being a caregiver. Source: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle M. Bacon/Released Wed, 2012-01-11

Finding Support Resources in Your Community

When a service member, veteran or family is ready to reach out for support services for reintegration challenges, it is easiest to start in your own community. We have highlighted several resources and services that are available nationally and locally to help you with employment, housing, counseling, education assistance and much more. Source: U.S. Army photo by Capt. Christopher Larsen/Released Wed, 2011-12-28

Easing Holiday and Reintegration Stress

The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family and friends and spend time with your loved ones, but the holidays can also be difficult. For Service members who are coping with invisible wounds – including members of the National Guard and Reserve who may not have the same natural deployment support networks like Service members at military installations–the holidays may be especially stressful. Read the following tips for Real Warriors and families going through the reintegration process this holiday season, which will help keep your family healthy and strong. Holiday Ecards The holidays can be difficult when you are separated from those you love. Whether you are a service member or family of a service member, you can send an ecard to someone you are missing during the holidays. Fri, 2011-12-09

Working With Your Child’s Educators During Deployment

Throughout the deployment cycle, service members and their families experience many changes, including shifting roles and responsibilities as well as new routines. Children may experience stress as a result, but parents and guardians can help them build resilience by actively engaging with their child’s educators – including school administrators, counselors and teachers. During this time of change, the stability and predictability of school can be a source of support for your child. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerry Foltz/Released Wed, 2011-12-07

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Christian Pizza
Located downtown at 118 West Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Event Date
1/31/2012 6:00 PM

Combat Support Group - Culpeper

Combat Support Group open to any veteran who has experienced combat: Combat veterans from every era; Combat veterans with any discharge status; Reserves and National Guard; Military contractors deployed in a combat theatre.

Event Location
Germanna Community College
18121 Technology Dr.
Culpeper, VA 22701, Room 123

Event Date
1/31/2012 6:00 PM

Combat Support Group - Fredericksburg

Combat Support Group open to any veteran who has experienced combat: Combat veterans from every era; Combat veterans with any discharge status; Reserves and National Guard; Military contractors deployed in a combat theatre.

Event Location

Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Room PA-113
1019 Princess Anne Street (use the Princess Anne Entrance)
Fredericksburg, VA

Event Date
1/31/2012 6:00 PM

Combat Support Groups - Winchester

Event Location

Winchester Sportsplex
221 Commonwealth Court
Winchester, VA 22602

Event Date
2/1/2012 6:00 PM

Combat Support Group - King George

Event Location
American Legion  Post 89
10021 Dahlgren Road
King George, VA

Event Date
2/1/2012 6:00 PM

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