VA phone service to help family & friends talk with Veterans about mental health. 888-823-7458. Following a Twitter user does not signify VA endorsement.
The Coaching Into Care website will continue offering resources for communicating with Veterans about seeking mental health care: https://t.co/Y75SmFR4Dd.
Families needing information and referrals to VA services can contact VA’s Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 855-260-3274.
If you’re concerned about a Veteran in crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 then Press 1.
Coaching Into Care is transitioning away from telephone-based services. Beginning March 1, calls to CIC will be forwarded to the Caregiver Support Line for information and referrals to VA services. Read more about this transition in our newsletter: https://t.co/NKnXvdClwz
Holiday celebrations can bring loved ones together. Let us help guide you through having conversations about getting a Veteran into care. Call Coaching Into Care at (888) 823-7458.
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There are currently more than 140,000 Native American and Alaska Native Veterans living in the United States. We thank you for your service.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth#military#Veterans
Rosalynn Carter was a leader in supporting those who take care of family members. She was a champion of mental health care. Dr. Steven Sayers, Director of Coaching Into Care, visited the Rosalynn Carter Institute in 2015 to talk about Coaching Into Care. #mentalhealthcare
Coaching Into Care celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month. Join us in recognizing the strengths of military families and their contributions to our nation. We appreciate you!
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Support for trauma recovery is just a click away. Check out Make the Connection and Project Healing Heroes online support group every Thursday at 6pm MT.
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Myth: PTSD and mental illness can cause Domestic Violence.
Fact: Everyone deserves to be free from Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
The VA offers treatment for IPV: https://t.co/LcV23mKukd
#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
Sympathizing means saying you’re sorry for someone or offering pity, while empathy shows you understand the person’s concerns and recognize them as valid. If you really want to make the person feel better and focus on problem-solving, validation is more effective.