To date, more than 2.4 million men and women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. For many, the return home is fraught with challenges:
Whether they served in the Vietnam War, the first Gulf War, or the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, thousands of soldiers return from combat with scars both physical and psychological. For many, reintegrating into their communities and their former lives proves impossible. Unable to cope, the tragic outcomes of homelessness, hopelessness, and helplessness are often the result.
Thresholds boasts 50 years of experience working with Chicago's most at-risk populations.
Integrating our award-winning, evidence-based practices and strategic partnerships, the Veterans Project includes homeless outreach, housing services, supported employment, peer-driven supports, substance abuse treatment, integrated physical and mental health services, and trauma-based therapies.
If you are a veteran from any war having a hard time coping with your mental illness, trauma, or issues such as homelessness, substance abuse, etc., please contact Lydia Zopf, Director of the Veterans Project, at (773) 572-5263 or email lydia.zopf@thresholds.org
for Thresholds 'Veterans Project': CLICK HERE
Thresholds
4101 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago IL 60613 (773) 572-5500
http://www.thresholds.org/
1 in 4 have sought treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder/depressionVeterans of past conflicts represent 8% of the U.S. population yet 30% of the homeless population. Illinois is one of seven states with more than 10,000 homeless veterans. Currently, government funding serves only 1 of 10 veterans in need.
1 in 3 struggles with substance abuse
1 in 5 is unemployed
18 commit suicide every day
Whether they served in the Vietnam War, the first Gulf War, or the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, thousands of soldiers return from combat with scars both physical and psychological. For many, reintegrating into their communities and their former lives proves impossible. Unable to cope, the tragic outcomes of homelessness, hopelessness, and helplessness are often the result.
Thresholds boasts 50 years of experience working with Chicago's most at-risk populations.
Integrating our award-winning, evidence-based practices and strategic partnerships, the Veterans Project includes homeless outreach, housing services, supported employment, peer-driven supports, substance abuse treatment, integrated physical and mental health services, and trauma-based therapies.
If you are a veteran from any war having a hard time coping with your mental illness, trauma, or issues such as homelessness, substance abuse, etc., please contact Lydia Zopf, Director of the Veterans Project, at (773) 572-5263 or email lydia.zopf@thresholds.org
for Thresholds 'Veterans Project': CLICK HERE
Thresholds
4101 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago IL 60613 (773) 572-5500
http://www.thresholds.org/
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