Every month thousands of men and women return home from the combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. When they arrive many find that they have a difficult time adjusting to non-combat life in their home towns and cities. Not everyone can understand what they are experiencing or how they are feeling about their new status as civilians. Organizations have begun to appear that help with these problems by using a veterans helping veterans philosophy.
Many soldiers return with PTSD and never receive treatment for the disorder. They end up homeless, in jail or sometimes addicted to drugs or alcohol. The organizations that are becoming available know that trust is a big issue with soldiers with this disorder and that is one of the reasons they use men and women who have been in combat as volunteers to work with the clients. They have prior knowledge of the obstacles that can be encountered when seeking benefits or medical assistance from the military system. They are also familiar with the ways and means to work with and around this system.
There are locations where homeless vets can stop in for food, clothing, and baths anytime they need to. They will also find that these sites have others who have shared the same experiences and are willing to talk to them about how they dealt with them. On property they can also access help finding a place to live, attorneys, job finding assistance or guidance to medical assistance if needed.
There are referral agencies available that will direct the client to the appropriate department for help. They may also offer the client help with filling out and filing the proper paperwork in a timely fashion. They sometimes have access to volunteers who will give transportation to offices or even job interviews for clients who have shown they are serious about finding a better life.
Many of these agencies refer to themselves as one stop resource centers. They have volunteers that are well versed in every aspect of available aid for the veteran and his or her family. They will help file disability claims and assist with the follow up paperwork necessary as well as help provide aid and assistive domiciliary care for an individual.
The volunteers in these centers specialize in helping soldiers access pensions and disability benefits. They can also direct them to resources that will pay tuition for college and help them connect with vocational schools for training in a new career. Physical disabilities can make it imperative for those returning home to have access to school and new careers.
There are support groups that are facilitated by therapists provided by many centers. They have scheduled meetings that are open to everyone associated with the returning veteran. They also help deal with addiction issues and family issues that may arise for the participants of the programs. One on one support is also available for those in jail or a homeless day center. The people involved in the one on one services are not professionals but rather volunteers who can listen and sometimes offer another approach to the solutions needed.
These services can be found nationwide and are proving very helpful to those returning from combat zones to adjust to civilian lives. Their stated goal is to open doors for the homeless veteran and help them through referral and personal assistance to become productive citizens again.
Many soldiers return with PTSD and never receive treatment for the disorder. They end up homeless, in jail or sometimes addicted to drugs or alcohol. The organizations that are becoming available know that trust is a big issue with soldiers with this disorder and that is one of the reasons they use men and women who have been in combat as volunteers to work with the clients. They have prior knowledge of the obstacles that can be encountered when seeking benefits or medical assistance from the military system. They are also familiar with the ways and means to work with and around this system.
There are locations where homeless vets can stop in for food, clothing, and baths anytime they need to. They will also find that these sites have others who have shared the same experiences and are willing to talk to them about how they dealt with them. On property they can also access help finding a place to live, attorneys, job finding assistance or guidance to medical assistance if needed.
There are referral agencies available that will direct the client to the appropriate department for help. They may also offer the client help with filling out and filing the proper paperwork in a timely fashion. They sometimes have access to volunteers who will give transportation to offices or even job interviews for clients who have shown they are serious about finding a better life.
Many of these agencies refer to themselves as one stop resource centers. They have volunteers that are well versed in every aspect of available aid for the veteran and his or her family. They will help file disability claims and assist with the follow up paperwork necessary as well as help provide aid and assistive domiciliary care for an individual.
The volunteers in these centers specialize in helping soldiers access pensions and disability benefits. They can also direct them to resources that will pay tuition for college and help them connect with vocational schools for training in a new career. Physical disabilities can make it imperative for those returning home to have access to school and new careers.
There are support groups that are facilitated by therapists provided by many centers. They have scheduled meetings that are open to everyone associated with the returning veteran. They also help deal with addiction issues and family issues that may arise for the participants of the programs. One on one support is also available for those in jail or a homeless day center. The people involved in the one on one services are not professionals but rather volunteers who can listen and sometimes offer another approach to the solutions needed.
These services can be found nationwide and are proving very helpful to those returning from combat zones to adjust to civilian lives. Their stated goal is to open doors for the homeless veteran and help them through referral and personal assistance to become productive citizens again.