Working on this show has taught us that one obstacle to reintegration when coming home is navigating the system to get the services you need.
We hope these links might help make the transition smoother and point you in the right direction.
photo credit: Bill Greene, Boston Globe
Resources for Benefits and Treatment:
The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can give you more information about recognizing and treating PTSD.
The US Department of Veteran Affairs has a list of all facilities available in Massachusetts.
There are Veterans’ Agents located throughout the state who can answer questions about your benefits.
Other Resources:
Know your rights. You could be eligible for a bonus or tax relief from the state of Massachusetts. Find out more about Massachusetts Veterans’ Laws and Benefits.
TA Online helps servicemembers move from a military career to a civilian one.
Print an application for your Massachusetts Veterans’ Benefits.
This comment came in through Radio Boston Email:
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Name: Lynne Weiss
Subject: PTSD AND FAMILIES
Message: It seems to me that more parents (male & female) are going
into this war than into Vietnam, because of heavy reliance on
reserves/natl guard.
How will being raised by parents with PTSD affect a generation of
children? I hope someone is thinking about this–I don’t have much
hope that there is money to provide treatment given the lack of
funding for veterans.