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The Role of Art Therapy in Helping Veterans Heal
The Role of Art Therapy in Helping Veterans Heal For many veterans, the transition from military life to civilian life can be difficult. The challenges they face range from PTSD and mental illness to reintegration into society. Fortunately, art therapy for veterans has emerged as a powerful tool to help them heal and cope with their struggles. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of art therapy in helping veterans heal and why it is so useful. The Power of Art Therapy for Veterans Veterans using art therapy for [...]
How To Help Someone With PTSD: Focusing on Veterans
How To Help Someone With PTSD: Focusing on Veterans When it comes to how to help someone with PTSD—especially veterans—there are several ways to make a meaningful impact. In this article, we'll discuss different ways to help with PTSD and provide valuable resources for those seeking assistance. Understanding PTSD and Its Impact on Veterans Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, such as flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, emotional numbness, and [...]
Celebrating Easter
Our veterans in NVHS Transitional Housing celebrated Easter early during their creative therapy yesterday! They each received an Easter basket, dyed eggs & got to bond by sharing their favorite childhood Easter memories!
How To Treat PTSD
How To Treat PTSD Receiving a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis can make you feel scared, helpless, ashamed, and confused. For veterans who have experienced active combat or other forms of trauma as a result of their service, it may seem difficult to believe that you'll ever be able to recover and move on. PTSD Treatment Options However, with enough time and the right treatment and support, healing from PTSD is possible. To help you get started, we've outlined some of the interventions that are known to help mitigate or [...]
VA Programs: Housing
VA Programs: Housing Poverty and affordable housing are among the biggest and most widespread risk factors for homelessness. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), the shortage of available and affordable rental homes in the United States has reached 7.3 million. In Florida, data shows that there are only 23 available and affordable rental homes for every 100 low income renter households. This can spell trouble for veterans, particularly those who are unemployed due to a service-related disability or mental health condition, or those who are having trouble [...]
NVHS is participating in the Adopt-A-highway program.
In 2022 the Florida State Legislature approved a measure that names a two-mile section of State Road 520 in Cocoa as the Sgt. George Lee Taylor Sr. Memorial Highway. NVHS is participating in the Florida Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-highway program and has adopted the two-mile section of the Sgt. George Lee Taylor Sr. Memorial Highway. NVHS volunteers performed their first highway cleanup on March 9th with 380 pounds of trash removed! Highway Picture Clean up Team picture Our next cleanup date will be Thursday June 8th. Please call our office [...]
Casino Night
Rotary Club of Indialantic, Florida Help us Fight Homelessness in Brevard County CASINO NIGHT - at the American Muscle Car Museum WHEN—Saturday April 29th * 6:30 PM until 9 PM for General Admission Ticket holders * 5:00 PM until 9 PM for VIP Ticket holders WHERE—American Muscle Car Museum Located at 3500 Sarno Road in Melbourne. $100 General Admission Ticket includes unlimited beer, wine, beverages and hor d'oeuvres, plus $250 in casino chips. $200 VIP Ticket includes all General Admission benefits plus early entry at 5 PM and a personal tour [...]
VA Programs: Independent and Supported Living
VA Programs: Independent and Supported Living Many veterans live with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses that continue to affect their lives long after their service days have ended. Some of these veterans may require help with activities of daily living, or may benefit from some sort of assisted or supported living arrangement. For qualifying veterans in this situation, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) covers some long-term care services, including assisted living centers or in-home care. Here, we've outlined some of the resources and programs available to veterans who need [...]
Symptoms of PTSD
Symptoms of PTSD The last several decades have seen immense growth in visibility and research around Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced trauma, and it remains particularly common among service members who have seen active duty combat. Still, in spite of the growing public awareness of PTSD, recognizing the disorder isn't always as easy or straightforward as we might like to believe. Like depression and other mental health disorders, the symptoms of PTSD are highly variable and often overlap with other psychiatric disorders. In some [...]
Myths and Misconceptions About Homelessness
Myths and Misconceptions About Homelessness In January 2020, the total number of homeless people in the United States was estimated to be 580,466—more than half a million. Still, in spite of how widespread and pervasive the issue of homelessness is, myths about homeless individuals continue to abound. These misconceptions about homelessness aren't just untrue—they're often actively harmful to homeless individuals, including homeless veterans, and efforts to help them. Myth: Homeless Individuals Are Violent or Dangerous This idea has been soundly disproven by research. In fact, homeless individuals are more likely [...]
VA Programs: Financial Resources
VA Programs: Financial Resources Financial stability is an important component of a successful, happy life. Unfortunately, many of the factors that commonly affect veterans—including substance abuse, lack of financial literacy, lack of affordable housing, lack of affordable healthcare, and under- or unemployment—are also linked to financial instability and poverty. If not addressed, financial issues can eventually result in homelessness. Fortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a variety of resources designed to help qualifying veterans improve their financial literacy and achieve (or maintain) financial stability. Here, we've outlined some [...]