United States Vets in Toledo, Ohio
Provides assistance and resources to American Vets
The Women Veteran Initiative had its first official seminar on August 6th at the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton. The topic of PTSD and sexual assault was addressed by Linda Vanderpol of Caring Counts – Family Therapy Services and Marielana Thompson of the Northwest Ohio YWCA HOPE Center Rape Crisis Services. [Read more…]
Saturday, August 6, noon
180th Fighter Wing
Ohio Air National Guard
2660 South Eber Road, Swanton, Ohio
PTSD and sexual assault is an issue that affects women veterans across the country and is sadly unrecognized. Topics will include coping with issues, recognizing danger signs, where can a women vet reach out for help.
If you are a woman veteran, regardless of era, and are struggling with PTSD or have been a victim of sexual assault, we 
encourage you to attend. [Read more…]
The July Compatriot meeting proved to be a very creative and provocative event with artist James Menzel Joseph. The veteran shared his experiences as a combat Marine during the Korean War and how it reflected on his art work and vision. During the war, his drawings and sketches, which were done while in the trenches, were published by Leatherneck magazine, a publication by and for Marines. [Read more…]
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