1 out of 3 returning veterans experience major depression, posttraumatic stress, and/or probable traumatic brain injury
Rates of PTSD in veterans range from 5%-30% depending on the war theater
Veterans with posttraumatic stress may experience:
Substance abuse
Other psychiatric conditions
Homelessness
Poorer physical health and higher mortality
Employment and educational dissatisfaction
Veterans’ families may experience higher rates of:
Family members’ secondary trauma
Partner violence and child abuse
How STEPS Can Help Military Clients
Our goal is to provide services free of charge to military service members and/or their spouses and children.
We strongly believe in providing support not only for the service member but for the entire family unit. Therefore, our services will also be available to military spouses and children (including surviving dependents).
Our staff is trained and experienced in working with military families.
We can address a variety of concerns including but not limited to: