Hi Everyone!
Everywhere I go I hear people say, "I don't support the war, but I do support the troops." Well, now is the time to stand by that! Our veterans need us--let's not let them down like we did during and long after Vietnam. It is possible to affect change--but only if we actually begin taking action!
I signed IAVA's Petition to Secretary Nicholson, head of the VA, calling for increased mental health funding at our nation's Vet Centers. The VA hospitals are the primary source of readjustment and mental health services for our young men and women returning from war, and it's absolutely crucial that Vet Centers get the funding they need.
This is only part of the battle though, as the VA hospital system is separate from the Army. We also need to start pressuring our Government representatives to change the way the Army and all branches of the military evaluates and treats mental health in all our Soldiers, etc. Remember this, these veterans are returning to civilian life regardless if they receive proper treatment or not. So even if you don't care about the vets themselves, care about your self enough to do something about it.
Interested in viewing the petition and learning more? Then go to this link:
http://www2.iava.org/dia/organizationsORG/OpTruth/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=420
Thank you!!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
Vet centers are the key to PTSD recovery. Not living in a major city (as they make me uneasy) We had one provider in a town of about 100,000 Thurs, and Fri.
Unacceptable. meaning a Soldier fresh in the world will have to wait at least 2 weeks in between 1 hour apt's to an overloaded provider. We need more social workers and shrinks. Money talks, BS walks. Pressure needs to be on VA, to finance, staff, and support Vet Center hires. Don't forget VA Human resources, as they take 3 months or more to hire a new care provider. Once again, Unacceptable. -Doc
IAVA is a great source for more information about PTSD, Head trauma, etc.
http://www.iava.org/component/option,com_/Itemid,66/option,content/task,view/id,2414/
Post a Comment