David Essel “Hoops for Homeless Veterans” Fundraiser for SWFAS

David Essel “Hoops for Homeless Veterans” fundraiser for SWFAS – Addiction Recovery Coach David Essel teams up with Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS.org) for this fundraiser to benefit homeless veterans in the c…

Beyond a day for veterans

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

As taxpayers we have chosen to support our veterans with state assisted medical care, tuition assistance, help purchasing a home, employment, and retraining opportunities. These are all good endeavors, but they fall short … First, the state budget …
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Vets unite behind bars at Vista jail

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

The services offered to the Vista Jail veterans are largely the same as for other county jail inmates. They include classes on anger management, substance abuse and literacy programs, and help in finding housing after being released. One difference for …
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A Lost Soldier's Mother Seeks to Understand His Death

Filed under: drug abuse help for veterans

(WPMI) Ann Kennedy lost her son, Matt Hatch, to depression, anxiety and prescription drug abuse. Ann said his suffering … But last year, when that insurance ran out, she says Matt turned to the Veteran's Administration clinic for help. By then he was …
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