Veteran Services
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) made some funding available for veteran’s services. Incentive funds were to be used to initiate, enhance, or expand the availability of, access to, and/or outreach and awareness for community-based behavioral health supports for veterans. These projects were to, at a minimum, initiate, enhance, or expand (a) veteran-facilitated peer-to-peer groups related to behavioral health issues and (b) community resource coordination related to basic needs (e.g. food, shelter, clothing, employment, mental health, physical health, etc.) for veterans.
Tri-County Services used the state funds to start or expand existing peer-to-peer groups which are led by veteran volunteers. The recommended peer-to-peer training for Incentive projects is the Bring Everyone in the Zone program developed by the non-profit organization of the same name.
Our facilitators are certified to serve as trainers for the program with the long term goal of establishing an adequate number of groups to meet returning OIF/OEF veteran needs. In addition to training group facilitators, Tri-County assesses other veteran needs and attempts to make appropriate referrals to available community resources.
Peer To Peer Group Participants Welcomed
We still have openings for participants in the peer-to-peer support groups for veterans using the 'Bring Everyone In The Zone' program in Liberty, Montgomery and Walker County. Our facilitators, who are combat veterans, serve in their county of residence. There is no charge to participate.
If you are interested in attending, please contact the Veterans Services Liaison, Ryan Leonard, at 936.521.6132 or via email at ryanl@tricountyservices.org.
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