Chapter 4: Steps to Eliminate Barriers Client Faces

Chapter 4: Steps to Eliminate Barriers

Every day, many veterans and their families are living with the mental and physical scars from serving their country during military service. Mental wounds are just as difficult to heal as physical wounds – and treating them is just as important. Along with local resources such as Centerstone, the Mental Health coop, etc. there are many services and programs for Veterans. Refer to the appendix for referrals and resources. Many Veterans will only be looking for work or training but you might come across someone who deals with PTSD or has other mental health issues. Like anyone else, they might be taking care of an elderly relative or dealing with homelessness. Some might have substance abuse issues and some might have a disabled child they need services for. A good place to start is asking if they have good support from their family and/or friends. Linking them up to a local “Meetup” group or support group might be useful. They should be linked with a VA hospital.

Stigmas in the Workplace

Overcoming stigmas many veterans face in the workplace. Americans regularly celebrate the service of returning military service members. Yet veterans coming home from war zones find that the civilian world actually is not waiting with its arms wide open, especially if there is any inkling that the vet has PTSD. This stigma means that at a time when vets need the most help in transitioning back to stable lives back home, they frequently find themselves shut out. To solve this problem, it takes patience and understanding from employers.

Overcoming stigmas many veterans face in the workplace

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