Alex O'Neil | North Carolina Governor's Working Group [NCGWG]

Wounded Warrior Project Offers $10M in COVID-19 Relief Grants to Veterans

by Alex O'Neil | Apr 15, 2020 | News & Updates

Officials from the Wounded Warrior Project recently announced the charity will make available $10 million in reserve funds to injured Veterans whose finances have been hurt by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The money will be made available to individuals registered...

Learn About & Manage PTSD Symptoms from Anywhere with ‘PTSD Coach App’

by Alex O'Neil | Apr 13, 2020 | News & Updates

The PTSD Coach app is a digital resource from the National Center for PTSD aimed at helping Veterans learn more about and manage their PTSD symptoms from anywhere. Through the recently upgraded app, Veterans can use the built-in coping tools when they feel upset or...

Virtual Military Spouse Symposium

by Alex O'Neil | Apr 10, 2020 | News & Updates

Virtual Military Spouse Symposium Whether you’re just starting out or are in mid-career, the Virtual Military Spouse Symposium can prepare you for success. This online event from the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program is set for April 29-30, 2020. Learn...

Health Education Program Helping Employees Better Care For LGBTQ+ Veterans

by Alex O'Neil | Apr 8, 2020 | News & Updates

Many Veterans feel VA is not set up to care for their specific needs and this is especially true for LGBTQ+ Veterans. This group of Vets is at an increased risk for suicide, partly because of health care disparities within VA. The PRIDE in All Who Served (PRIDE)...

Virtual April NCGWG Meeting

by Alex O'Neil | Apr 6, 2020 | NCGWG Meetings

The April 23rd NCGWG meeting will be held but not in the Situation Room as the NC Department of Public Safety will be using it to monitor the fast-moving COVID-19. We are planning to livestream the online meeting through Facebook beginning at 2:00pm, April 23. If...