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  • Veteran ready to help others

    Veteran ready to help others

    As a high school student, John Jeffery did his fair share of experimenting with drugs; now he wants to help others avoid the same mistakes he made.

  • VetCenter’s substance abuse program hosts Family Day

    VetCenter’s substance abuse program hosts Family Day

    A VetCenter's Family Day program staff addressed the urgent need for families to understand the intricacies of substance abuse recovery.

  • The risks of too much alcohol

    The risks of too much alcohol

    Research does not show any health benefit of moderate drinking. Excessive alcohol intake poses many short- and long-term health risks.

  • Loneliness: Shining a spotlight on an enduring epidemic

    Loneliness: Shining a spotlight on an enduring epidemic

    Loneliness can be a risk factor for dementia, stroke and heart disease. It also can increase risk of depression, anxiety and substance abuse.

  • The Greatest Mission: Caring for those at risk of homelessness

    The Greatest Mission: Caring for those at risk of homelessness

    The mission of the Errera Community Care Center is to help individuals struggling with homelessness to live successfully in their communities.

  • New Fort Smith clinic opens for Arkansas River Valley Veterans

    New Fort Smith clinic opens for Arkansas River Valley Veterans

    New 34,000-square-foot Fort Smith clinic replaces a 19,000-square-foot location; will serve 10,000 Veterans with a variety of new services.

  • Providence VA opens Capt. John H. Harwood Research Center

    Providence VA opens Capt. John H. Harwood Research Center

    Researchers working on interventions to reduce Veteran suicide, substance abuse, depression in elderly Veterans and other health care issues.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Navy Veteran Kenneth

    Why I get my health care at VA: Navy Veteran Kenneth

    Homeless, Kenneth came to VA for help. His journey of recovery began with a VA residential treatment program for drug and alcohol abuse.

  • Chats with the Chief: VA researcher Dr. Terry Keane talks about his career in PTSD research

    Chats with the Chief: VA researcher Dr. Terry Keane talks about his career in PTSD research

    In this week’s Chats with the Chief, VHA Chief of Staff Jon Jensen talks PTSD with Dr. Terry Keane of the VA National Center for PTSD.

  • Report links substance use and suicide among Veterans, offers support

    Report links substance use and suicide among Veterans, offers support

    While the public is aware of some key risk factors for suicide among Veterans, they are often unaware of the devastating relationship between substance use and suicide.

  • Creative arts therapy – promoting health for Veterans

    Creative arts therapy – promoting health for Veterans

    VA’s Recreation Therapy Service helps Veterans deal with challenges. Here are some creative examples of how it works for these Veterans.

  • Milwaukee Veterans Treatment Court

    Milwaukee Veterans Treatment Court

    Veterans Treatment Court allows qualified Veterans to minimize or get dismissed legal charges by addressing the problems that led to run-ins with the law. “We focus on treatment rather than punishment.”

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Last updated July 12, 2025

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