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Recovery and Our Inner Voices

By: Andrew McKenna; Transformations Client Services Rep., Veteran Marine Night Land-Navigation Test, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia “Get your stinkin’ ass up Marine and go navigate!” My barracks roommate Martin, a wise-guy from New Jersey, was standing over me, totally messing with me—a big grin [...]

By |2020-10-05T13:33:55+00:00October 5th, 2020|Words From Our Heroes|Comments Off on Recovery and Our Inner Voices

Struggles with Addiction During the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

You have probably seen the news circulating about the type of person who may be more susceptible to the Coronavirus.  Among these: the elderly, those already suffering from health issues, and more recently, those on a particular medication. It is not hard to see why [...]

By |2022-01-19T21:35:10+00:00March 26th, 2020|Substance Abuse|Comments Off on Struggles with Addiction During the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

PTSD and Substance Abuse: The Deadly Combo

By: John S., Help For Our Heroes Alumnus As the War on Terror wages on and migrates from country to country with no real end in sight, we are in the middle of a war on our own soil.  Substance abuse is at an [...]

By |2020-01-09T13:02:16+00:00January 8th, 2020|Words From Our Heroes|Comments Off on PTSD and Substance Abuse: The Deadly Combo

How To Handle The Holidays If You’re Newly Sober

If you're newly sober, there are times when it is difficult to remain so - especially during the holidays. We understand. You are surrounded by friends and family partying or just enjoying a few drinks with dinner or during festivities. It is also a [...]

By |2019-12-11T13:34:59+00:00December 4th, 2019|First Responders, Substance Abuse|Comments Off on How To Handle The Holidays If You’re Newly Sober

Veterans Day: A Complete Overview

You're probably familiar with Veterans Day and when it is celebrated. But what is it really about? What is the history of Veterans Day and what should you know about it? Here are some facts about this holiday honoring our veterans. What is Veterans [...]

By |2019-11-06T13:16:43+00:00November 6th, 2019|Military|Comments Off on Veterans Day: A Complete Overview

Stress: The Silent Partner

By: Carlos Farina, MS, MCAP, NBCCH Help For Our Heroes Program Director There has been a growing concern and awareness about the problems and dangers of stress. It is estimated that stress-related problems are costing the American industry tens of billions of dollars a year [...]

By |2019-08-14T12:39:58+00:00August 14th, 2019|Words From Our Heroes|Comments Off on Stress: The Silent Partner

Burnout: Am I a Victim?

By: Carlos Farina, MS, MCAP, NBCCH Help For Our Heroes Program Director Let’s begin by asking this question: What is burnout? Burnout is a state either physical, psychological, or both in which an individual ceases to be able to function effectively. Burnout does not refer [...]

By |2019-08-08T13:19:35+00:00August 8th, 2019|Words From Our Heroes|Comments Off on Burnout: Am I a Victim?

What You Need to Know About EMS PTSD

When you think of emergency medical services or EMS, you most likely think of the first person there to help- and you'd be exactly right. EMS makes up a lot of different job titles. From ambulance drivers and 911 responders to triage nurses, these [...]

By |2019-07-29T19:25:52+00:00July 29th, 2019|First Responders, PTSD|Comments Off on What You Need to Know About EMS PTSD
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