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November 10, 2015

OP ED: Deadlier than War: Veterans Remain at Risk

Mental Health First Aid for Veterans is an eight-hour course that teaches about the unique challenges faced by members of…

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November 9, 2015

OP ED: What you should do for veterans

As a Mental Health First Aid for Veterans instructor, I have trained 900 First Aiders, including veterans, law enforcement, pastors,…

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October 2, 2015

Over 60 Aussie motorcyclists ride across U.S. for mental health

The group helped fund Mental Health First Aid, a program that trains veterans and first responders on how to interact…

First Responders, News, Veterans
July 16, 2015

GE Donates $3,000 to Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley

GE is donating $3,000 to Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley (MHARV) to support educational programs focused on teen and…

Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, News, Suicide Prevention, Veterans
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…

Mental Health, Mental Illness, News, Veterans, Veterans and Military Families
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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