Here are the facts...

• 20 veterans die by suicide each day

• 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​

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• Veterans’ families may experience higher rates of:
  • Family members’ secondary trauma
  • Partner violence and child abuse​

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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.

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• We can address a variety of concerns including but not limited to:
  • Posttraumatic stress
  • Depression and other mood disorders
  • Reintegration
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Anxiety
  • Anger management
  • Child behavior issues
  • Relationship and family concern 

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Who Else We Serve

At-Risk Youths

Others with mental health needs