1-877-VET2VET (838-2838) Public Service Announcement – Components of this program include: * Training veteran peer counselors and certifying crisis centers to take these specialized calls using QPR (Question Persuade and Refer) for law enforcement and veterans specifically. * Data collection of non-confidential information to provide a constant feedback loop for the improvement of services. * Maintain a resource database for use by crisis centers to provide local resources available to this population. * The development, printing, and distribution of new and current public education brochures, to all returning soldiers and existing veteran populations, which explain the resources available through this service. * To help the returning service men and women navigate the complexities of the VA mental health system. To hold their hand through the process and not let go until they have received satisfactory services.

Man sues counselor for secret relationship with wife

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In her affidavit to the court, Remmele denied being a marriage counselor. "I never have held myself out as a marriage counselor, and I never have contracted to provide marriage counseling services," she said. "I did not provide marriage counseling …
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Counselor concerned about returning service members

Filed under: counselor service

There are resources available to our retuning service members and veterans that will allow them to take charge of their lives again. There are many trained counselors (in the Veterans Administration and in community agencies) who can provide assistance …
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