Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done. Drug-related overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in […]
Operation Rebound helps severely wounded veterans connect with needed equipment and the healing power of sport by Howard Hardee Veterans who have been blinded, paralyzed or lost limbs often cannot picture what awaits them upon […]
The Veterans Health Administration San Diego Healthcare System continually strives to expand services, access by Brett Callwood In addition to providing wide-ranging hospital and clinical care, the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) endeavors to […]
La Jolla Playhouse uplifts veterans and their families through access to the arts by Jill Spear Today, the La Jolla Playhouse offers a number of Military and Veterans Programs—collectively known as the theater’s MVP Initiative—providing […]
Voices of Our City choir helps veterans experiencing homelessness find their voices and connect to services by Jill Spear Since 2017, Voices of Our City has provided life-saving resources, creative programming, and long-term community for […]
Aquatic therapy helps San Diego veterans find relief from post-traumatic stress by Matthew Craggs Stories across many cultures tout the healing effects of water, but one San Diego organization is taking the literary literally. Through […]
Service dog training organization provides companions for veterans suffering from PTSD, mobility and other issues by Brett Callwood As a Navy veteran of 20 years—from 1975 to 1995—Jude Litzenberger knows what it means to serve. […]
Wounded Warrior Homes offers housing and food assistance for veterans experiencing homelessness by Whip Villarreal Even after their service has ended, many vets will carry injuries they sustained—both visible and not visible—into civilian life. Many […]
Camp Pendleton’s Intrepid Spirit Center offers help for service members with mild traumatic brain injuries by Howard Hardee Blasts from explosive devices and heavy artillery can cause a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury, but […]
Solara Mental Health offers mixes traditional mental health techniques with practices like yoga, breathwork and Reiki by Howard Hardee Watching veterans self-manage strong emotions and their own mental well-being is one of the most deeply […]
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