Veteran with mental health illnesses especially posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is a group that interests me. Young men and women answer the call to service. They serve to defend our country and to defend people who are unable to defend themselves .After deployment these soldiers are plagued with images that haunt them for the rest of their lives, unable to function, unable to fit back into society, locked in an internal war of their own. They are now vulnerable. These veterans need more than medication they need support and someone to defend them. A strong voice to advocate not only on their behalf, but also on behalf of those they live with. After researching organization, that is veteran friendly, I selected the North Carolina Alliance
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Their mission is to prevent mental illness and improve the lives of those affected by mental illness. They provide multiple education training and support programs. They provide education programs for, parents and caregivers, teachers, and campus student. Their goal is to improve mental health care, remove the stigma associated with mental illness, and advocate for those who mentally ill. NAMI Cumberland support programs include recovery and family support groups, and an online helpline. Most importantly, they provide evidence based family-to-family program called NAMI Home Front in Cumberland County that focuses on the unique needs of the families of military service members and veterans who are living with mental illness after deployment such as PTSD, drug and substance abuse and other behavioral changes. They are also a part of a Veteran Council who advocates for veterans with serious mental illness and their families. They are part of NAMI Smarts for Advocacy a program that trains individuals in Cumberland County, in strategies and skills to help individuals become advocates for those living with mental …show more content…
My questions were answered and the secretary was eager to help after explaining my assignment. I was then referred to Hannah Carroll, the president and to their web site. A message was left for her that I was interested in the group. I also left a personal message for her. After receiving information and reading information about NAMI Cumberland, I realized that I did not know all the resources that were available in Fayetteville. For the last 23 years being a military dependent military and after retirement, the military hospital, and the Veteran Administration hospital was always the first and main resources used. I have also been volunteering with a local nonprofit organization that provide, food housing, shelter, and financial help to veterans. Being there, I have not heard the name of NAMI mentioned. Every day we see distraught mentally unstable veterans. I brought this this the board’s and asked that the board members sign up for one of NAMI training
Their mission is to prevent mental illness and improve the lives of those affected by mental illness. They provide multiple education training and support programs. They provide education programs for, parents and caregivers, teachers, and campus student. Their goal is to improve mental health care, remove the stigma associated with mental illness, and advocate for those who mentally ill. NAMI Cumberland support programs include recovery and family support groups, and an online helpline. Most importantly, they provide evidence based family-to-family program called NAMI Home Front in Cumberland County that focuses on the unique needs of the families of military service members and veterans who are living with mental illness after deployment such as PTSD, drug and substance abuse and other behavioral changes. They are also a part of a Veteran Council who advocates for veterans with serious mental illness and their families. They are part of NAMI Smarts for Advocacy a program that trains individuals in Cumberland County, in strategies and skills to help individuals become advocates for those living with mental …show more content…
My questions were answered and the secretary was eager to help after explaining my assignment. I was then referred to Hannah Carroll, the president and to their web site. A message was left for her that I was interested in the group. I also left a personal message for her. After receiving information and reading information about NAMI Cumberland, I realized that I did not know all the resources that were available in Fayetteville. For the last 23 years being a military dependent military and after retirement, the military hospital, and the Veteran Administration hospital was always the first and main resources used. I have also been volunteering with a local nonprofit organization that provide, food housing, shelter, and financial help to veterans. Being there, I have not heard the name of NAMI mentioned. Every day we see distraught mentally unstable veterans. I brought this this the board’s and asked that the board members sign up for one of NAMI training