Coping with Life: War is hell, but post-traumatic stress is worse

Thursday, October 16, 2008

War is hell, but post-traumatic stress is worse

Veterans with mental illness can find ways to escape a life of ruin and despair.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for the Jail Diversion and Trauma Recovery Program's "Priority to Veterans grants."

The purpose of this program is to support expansion of trauma-integrated jail diversion programs to reach the growing number of individuals with post traumatic stress disorder and trauma-related disorders involved in the justice system.

In recognition of the dramatically higher prevalence of trauma related illnesses among veterans, this program will prioritize eligibility for veterans, organizers say. Click here for more information on this grant program, along with the request for applications.

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