Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) App Helps Thousands

WASHINGTON – The PTSD Coach smartphone application (app), launched in April by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD), has already helped more than 5,000 users connect with important mental health information and resources.

Inaugural Virginia ACME/Virginia Wounded Warrior Golf tournament

On March 22nd 2011, in conjunction with its annual conference, Virginia ACME held its inaugural Virginia ACME/Virginia Wounded Warrior Golf tournament at Eagle Haven Golf Course on Little Creek Amphibious Base in Norfolk.

Wounded Warriors Share Stories, Advice

Staff of The Courtland Chronicle had the distinct honor of interviewing members of the Virginia Wounded Warriors Program. These veterans from the latest conflict in the Middle East shared stories, insights, and advice. Summations from the conversations follow below.

VWWP New PSA's

View VWWP's new PSAs, developed to attract veterans, their friends, family members and supporters to the wearevirginiaveterans.org website.

Mount Rogers Supports Our Nation’s Veterans and Service Members

In a press release dated June 29, 2010, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell spoke of his “commitment to make Virginia the most Veteran friendly state in America.” Mount Rogers Community Services Board shares this commitment and has the great honor of doing our part to support and implement this goal through our Industrial Developmental Centers (IDC), Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, and the partnerships we have formed with the Department of Defense, Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services.

2010 VWWP Progress Report

View the 2010 VWWP Progress Report documenting accomplishments of VWWP Regional Programs and statewide.

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Hires Regional Coordinator for Southwestern Virginia

RICHMOND—Cathy Wilson, Executive Director of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program (VWWP), Virginia Department of Veterans Services announced today that Lisa R. Yost, M.S., Q.M.H.P, has been named Regional Coordinator of the VWWP in Southwestern Virginia. Ms. Yost is filling a new position made possible by the recent federal grant awarded to VWWP for expansion of its Southwestern Region.

Virginia Warriors recognized at CAA basketball tournament

Soldiers of the Virginia Army National Guard and members of their families were recognized for their service by Commissioner of Veterans Services, ...

CAA Radio Interview with VWWP

Listen to radio interview, learn more about the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program.

National Caregiver Support Line

On February 1, 2011, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is opening a toll-free National Caregiver Support Line housed at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center campus in Canandaigua, New York.