This month, DLC is highlighting the topic of Veterans Mental Health and is addressing the challenges that veterans in our community face after returning from duty. These duty members often experience “invisible wounds” of war – which include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury. That is why we urge the community to come together to help raise awareness on the importance of encouraging our Veterans to receive the help they need. This month, DLC is sharing resources and is addressing important community needs related to Veterans Mental Health.

Recognizing the signs that someone is experiencing challenges with a mental health concern is part of what can be a complicated puzzle. How we put the rest of the pieces in place determines how effective the outcome will be. Here are some tips to consider to when addressing concerns and providing meaningful support.

Veterans Case Manager, Geidy Lopez, discusses DLC’s Veterans Services Program.

With more than 108,000 Veterans, their families, as well active-duty service men and women residing in Southwest Florida, many are lacking access to needed behavioral health services. Read more about how DLC has partnered with the community to provide access to services for Veterans.