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Each year, on November 11th, we honor our nation’s Veterans. Veterans Day serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices that our armed forces’ brave men and women make. It is not just a day to express our gratitude for these heroes’ service but also a reminder to acknowledge the unique challenges that many Veterans […]

When is Military Family Appreciation Month? Since 1993, Military Family Appreciation Month has been celebrated in November. It was originally established by the Armed Services YMCA and has been recognized each November since. As is tradition, each year the President signs a proclamation recognizing the tremendous purpose Military Families have as the backbone of our […]

On July 25th, we commemorate National Hire a Veteran Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the invaluable skills and experiences that Veterans bring to the workforce. Honed through service to our country, Veterans possess highly desirable qualities such as leadership, discipline, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities—invaluable assets in any industry. As these brave men and women […]

Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have served in the United States military and is celebrated annually on November 11th. These dedicated men and women have put their lives on the line for their country, and inevitably, for all of us. And unfortunately, after being discharged, many, especially those who have served […]

Where Are Veteran Rehabs in Texas? There are 431 rehab facilities throughout the state of Texas that treat drug and alcohol addiction. Many addiction centers are located near larger cities to meet the demand, but they exist in smaller towns too. The breakdown of the type of Texas substance abuse rehab treatment centers is as […]

Disability benefits may cover physical conditions as well as mental health conditions.1 Those benefits may also apply to substance use disorder (SUD), which is sometimes simply called “addiction.” SUD is a disease that leads to problems with substances such as drugs and alcohol. If SUD is left untreated, it can negatively affect other aspects of […]

It takes courage to serve one’s country. And it takes courage to be willing to sacrifice one’s life in the name of service. The impact of the experiences on the battlefield in foreign lands is a weight that’s all too heavy for most. It’s not the temporary burdens of carrying physical objects that are the […]

What is Veterans Treatment Court? Veterans treatment court offers treatment services for SUDs and/or mental health disorders rather than incarceration.2,3 These programs are modeled after existing drug or mental health treatment courts that were established to help people with SUDs and/or mental health disorders to receive short term or long term rehabilitation treatment rather than […]