Free Mental Health Services for Military
Give an Hour is a nonprofit 501c3 organization, founded in September 2005 by Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, a psychologist in the Washington, D.C., area. The organization's mission is to develop national networks of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. Currently, Give an Hour is dedicated to meeting the mental health needs of military personnel, their families, and the communities affected by the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Give an Hour has more than 6,000 providers across the nation -- in all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam -- with more volunteer mental health professionals joining its network every day. In addition to counseling, providers also consult to schools, first responders, employers, and community organizations. Give an Hour has already provided over 40,000 hours of free service, valued at more than $4 million. To learn more, visit www.giveanhour.org.
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athena rock • about 14 years ago
What a fantastic idea of a way to give back to our troops. There should be no limit to what we do for them, considering the sacrifices they and their families make for us.
While I'm not a counselor I do research on stress (including PTSD), anxiety and panic attacks, phobias, depression and the pursuit of happiness which can affect many of our military veterans.
I blog about my findings here http://HowtoRelieveStressEasily.com. When you visit please be sure to let me know what you think. Thanks.