Veterans with an Other-Than-Honorable (OTH) discharge have faced significant barriers when seeking benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Many believe they are ineligible for VA healthcare and support, leading them to forgo critical services – especially mental health care. However, the VA has taken major steps to address this gap, expanding mental health services for…
The ACTS Military Mission team will host a women’s retreat April 10-13 at the Saint Anthony de Padua Retreat Center. The non-denominational retreat will begin April 10 with a 5 p.m. check-in at St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 501 North Street, in Converse, Texas. The weekend will end with a Mass at 11 a.m. A reception will be held …
Texas Parks & Wildlife are hosting Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes during September, the month recognized as “Suicide Prevention Month.” MilTRAC visitors can find these events by going to our calendar. One great benefit provided to veterans is the park’s Passholder Entrance Fee is waived for honorably discharged veterans and those on active duty. The state also provides this benefit…
Jane Babcock a VA accredited veterans services officer and someone we consider the “den mother” of these professionals, shared this recent LinkedIn post on the need for female veterans to get PCOS treatment. “Up to 70-percent of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed,” Jane wrote in a recent LinkedIn post. Veterans and their families can find more at this VA website.…
As Rev. Joseph Calandra noted in a recent LinkedIn post, September is suicide prevention month. To help his many social media contacts, Father Joe, a VA chaplain, shared this LinkedIn video featuring Admiral Carey Cash, the chaplain of the US Marine Corp. Our hope at MilTRAC is to get our growing readership to share this Chaplain Cash video on suicide…
If you are a veteran or a military family with PTSD concerns, the team at MilTRAC want to share this Garret Biss video with you. After watching this 11-minute TED video, we hope veterans of all ranks, age and experience will take the time to watch it or while they’re working out, listen to it. Better yet, share this with…
If you are a veteran or a veteran family member, Endeavors is looking for help in researching a study on depression and anxiety for people with hearing or mobility disability. Selected participants will be eligible for a 8-week study cognitive behavioral therapy that could improve your mental health. A stipend will be paid for each selected person. Research participant qualifications…
By Pete Scherer On January 21, 2020, Private Second Class Caleb “Smitty” Smithers was found dead in his barracks. A 19 year old native of Lubbock Texas, the young man had aspirations of serving the U.S. Military since childhood and hoped to ultimately join the 82nd Airborne Division. Unfortunately, these dreams would be cut short by his tragic death. The…
By Amanda Munoz Post 8541 Quartermaster For most of us, the Fourth of July represents fireworks, hot dogs and fellowship. This mid-week holiday brings a chance to fire up the barbecue grill, have our families and friends gather and wear bright red, white and blue outfits. However, military veterans with PTSD consider Independence Day as a day to avoid altogether,…
By Pete Scherer May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States for over 70 years. This is often an opportunity to discuss mental health trends and educate the public on issues such as depression, schizophrenia and suicide prevention. The U.S. Military is no stranger when it comes to addressing mental health concerns. According to the…
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