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

Treatment Options for Substance Use & Mental Health Concerns

by Alex O'Neil | Jun 29, 2020 | News & Updates

There is no doubt that 2020 has been a year marked for many people by higher stress, financial challenges and general uncertainty. These challenging times often mean more people turning to substances to help cope with life difficulties. VA offers treatment options for...

Op-Ed: Two Mental Health Centers Hit with Defense Budget Cuts

by Alex O'Neil | Jun 24, 2020 | News & Updates

The following is an opinion piece examining why the authors believe the closure of military trauma programs under the National Defense Authorization Act is poor policy. It was written by Harold Kudler, M.D., an adjunct associate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral...

Suicide Prevention Virtual Town Hall Series Kickoff

by Alex O'Neil | Jun 22, 2020 | News & Updates

On June 17, Victor Armstrong, Director, NC Division of MHDDSAS, moderated the first of five virtual town halls on suicide prevention. Guests included Dr. Michelle Laws, Assistant Director, Division of MHDDSAS, Consumer Policy and Engagement, Dr. John Draper, Executive...

Veterans Offered Mentorship Opportunities with Fortune 500 Companies

by Alex O'Neil | Jun 17, 2020 | News & Updates

American Corporate Partners (ACP) is offering all post 9/11 Veterans who are eligible, 12 free mentor sessions with industry leaders from Fortune 500 companies and other experts who want to give back. The military prioritizes constant mentorship for service members...

Message from VA Secretary Robert Wilkie

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

I want to acknowledge the very difficult time we find ourselves in as a nation. And today I want to express my profound love for America and the Veterans who fought in uniform to fulfill the promises of our founders for every American. In the meantime, please pray...