Help strengthen families of returning service members and veterans
Grant Information | |
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Requested | $15,000 |
Granted | 0.00 |
Categories | Community , Healthcare , Peace , Education |
Location | South Texas |
Grant Cycle | 2010 |
Organization Info | |
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501c3 Organization | Coming Home Project |
Organization Website | http://www.cominghomeproject.net |
Grant Description | |
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Description | The Coming Home Project provides free residential retreats, psychological counseling, education and support groups for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, active duty, reserve and National Guard at all stages of deployment as well as their family members, children and significant others. |
Used for | Network with local veterans organizations and then hold 5-day retreat to help veterans and their families recognize their mental and emotional health needs, find ways to address these needs and provide access to continuing mental health services after the retreat. |
Benefits | Unable to access mental health care, veterans and their families experience growing incidents of drug and alcohol abuse, family violence, homelessness, crime and suicide. By focusing on education and early intervention, our services contribute to the prevention of chronic, disabling combat- or post- traumatic stress, isolation, family dysfunction, homelessness and other related problems. |