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2011 VWWP Progress Report

Healing Invisible Wounds: Programs Help Rural Vets with PTSD and Depression

By 2008, nearly 20 percent of military service members nationwide had returned from Iraq and Afghanistan reporting symptoms of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or major depression, according to the report, Invisible Wounds of War. Yet, only slightly more than 50 percent have sought treatment.

Kognito Interactive: online training simulation

The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Region I, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health, and Kognito Interactive, has launched the Family of Heroes program, an interactive online training simulation.

BIAV Conference; VWWP Participation

Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) Conference

The Green Zone: A Program to Support Military Students on Campus

With the advent of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, many colleges and universities have seen significant growth in the numbers of veterans and other military students on their campuses.

ACME supports the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

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"Supporting Veterans on Campus" Webinar

During this one hour Webinar, you will hear from three experts about their institution’s current and future veteran-facing initiatives and lessons learned. A Q&A will follow the panel discussion

Military Child Appreciation Month Field Day at Fort Lee

Military Child Appreciation Month Field Day; VWWP participation

A Re-Entry Roadmap for Veterans Incarcerated in Virginia

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia Wounded Warrior Program and the Virginia Department of Corrections have partnered to provide this guidebook to help veterans and their families achieve their goals for a successful re-entry to their community after incarceration.

The Roanoke Times: PTSD

PTSD story by Roanoke Times.

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Region V: Tidewater

Pinewood Plaza - 1919 Commerce Drive
Suite 450
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 224-5208
hdavis@hnncsb.org

Description

What We Do

VWWP Region 5 provides a comprehensive range of confidential services to veterans and their families.

Outreach and Community Education

Comprehensive Assessment of Individual and Family Needs
Case Management/Care Coordination
Screening and Referral for PTSD and TBI
Linkage to VA Benefits, Housing, Financial Assistance, Employment and Educational Programs
Outpatient Therapy for Behavioral Health
Day Support Services
Family Support Services
Employment Counseling

The above list is simply an example of some of the services we offer. Please contact us for more specific information about how we can help.

Areas We Serve

VWWP Region 5 serves the counties of Accomack, Essex, Gloucester, Isle of Wright, James City, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton, Northumberland, Richmond, Southampton, Westmoreland, and York and the cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg.

Directions

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