Mental Health News
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Category: Mental Health - ME
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is October 1-31 annually.
If you or someone you know needs help, they can reach in to the services listed below. Visit these sites by copying and pasting the provided links into a computer search engine.
VA Intimate Partner Violence information and services:
https://news.va.gov/124744/intimate-partner-violence-assistance-program-2/
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/topics/intimate-partner-violence.asp
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/
Within the military, domestic violence officially became a separate crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice when Past-President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization act into law in 2018. Visit this link for more legislative information:
https://www.womenvetsusa.org/history/observances-info.php?Domestic-Violence-Awareness-Month-67
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September)
Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Category: Mental Health - ME
September is the month designated as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Governmental and non-governmental agencies provide services to veterans and their families.
Veterans, military, National Guard, Reserve members, and those who support them can access the 24/7 “Veterans Crisis Line”:
Dial/click 988 and then, Press 1
Text 838255
Chat online by clicking “Chat online” on the ”Veterans Crisis Line”
June is PTSD Awareness Month: Resources for Veterans
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | Category: Mental Health - ME
The Department of Veterans Affairs hosts the “National Center for PTSD,” a national resource for research, treatments and connections to assist individuals experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other traumatic stress. This site offers information for veterans, caregivers, family and friends.
Mental Health Services at Togus Veterans Hospital to Be Probed
Thursday, October 23, 2014 | Category: Mental Health - ME
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General will inspect Maine VA mental health care. The review was requested by U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D-2nd District, the top Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee.