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

Depression and Suicide Risk High Among LGBTQ+ Youth with Military Parents

by Alex O'Neil | Oct 10, 2022 | News & Updates

A new study has found that LGBTQ+ youth with parents in the military deal with significantly higher rates of mental health challenges and suicide risk than those with non-military parents. The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that has led suicide prevention efforts in the...

Virtual Tools to Help Veterans Support and Manage Mental Health Care

by Alex O'Neil | Oct 5, 2022 | News & Updates

Because your mental health plays a fundamental role in your overall well-being, it’s important to have access to mental health care when and where you need it. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers Veterans secure virtual tools for mental health care outside...

NCGWG October 27 Meeting Information

by Alex O'Neil | Oct 3, 2022 | NCGWG Meetings

The October 27th NCGWG meeting will be held live and in-person at the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters. Registration required to have access through the gate at the National Guard – Register Now on Eventbrite. The meeting will begin promptly at 2pm. Coffee...

VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Expands to Veterans of All Eras

by Alex O'Neil | Oct 3, 2022 | News & Updates

The Department of Veteran Affair’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is expanding to include eligible Veterans and family caregivers of all eras. Previously, PCAFC was only available to eligible Veterans who served on or after September...

VA Extends Temporary Hardship Suspension for Benefit Debts

by Alex O'Neil | Sep 26, 2022 | News & Updates

The Department of Veterans Affairs is extending its financial hardship suspension on benefit debts through December 31, 2022. This relief option, established to help Veterans through the COVID-19 pandemic, was set to expire September 30, 2022. Beginning in September,...