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Here are some programs, all providing help to veterans and their families. Please let me know of others that I should list here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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New Mexico Military Order of the Purple Heart Mentoring Program<\/a><\/h3>\n

“The New Mexico Military Order of The Purple Heart intends to provide a Mentor to assist returning New Mexico OIF\/OEF Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guardsmen, and Reservists to find and obtain the necessary requested resources to successfully reintegrate back to their Units and\/or civilian life.”<\/p>\n

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Military Order of the Purple Heart (National)<\/a><\/h3>\n

“Chartered by Congress in 1958, The Military Order of the Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded, we support all veterans and their families with a myriad of nation-wide programs by Chapters and National Service Officers.”<\/p>\n

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Iraq Vets Stress Project<\/a><\/h3>\n

www.stressproject.org<\/a><\/p>\n

America abandoned a generation of Vietnam<\/strong> veterans.<\/p>\n

What will we do with those returning from Iraq<\/strong> and Afghanistan<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

“Hundreds of thousands of US military personnel are returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other combat zones. An estimated 300,000 of them suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. One of these is former Marine Blake Miller, pictured here after the 2004 Battle of Fallujah.”<\/p>\n

“Our society did little to rehabilitate the veterans returning from Vietnam. The result was thousands of lives ruined by alcohol and drug addiction, mental illness, suicide, and spousal abuse\u2014to say nothing of the high emotional and medical costs borne by society as a whole.”<\/p>\n

“We now face a stark choice. Will we repeat this mistake with our veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan? Or will we help them heal?”<\/p>\n

“The Iraq Vets Stress Project is determined to make a difference. It offers returning vets free or low-cost sessions using Energy Psychology, a method which many therapists and coaches are using to help veterans with PTSD to get their lives back.”<\/p>\n

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National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center<\/a><\/h3>\n

Angel Fire, New Mexico<\/h4>\n

veteranswellnessandhealing.org<\/a><\/p>\n

“The National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center in Angel Fire, Inc. (NVW&HC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated as a result of a study conducted by the Village of Angel Fire and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services, alongside Angel Fire business and community partners. The mission of the NVW&HC is to establish an environment that is responsive to the needs of veterans and military families using creative therapies and processes that focus on emotional and physical healing. In 2009, NVW&HC began retreats for veteran families who had been diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Eleven veterans and their spouses successfully completed the week-long retreat and have been celebrating their success since.”<\/p>\n

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EFT for Vets<\/a><\/h3>\n

www.eftforvets.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Anger Management for PTSD: Three Steps to Transforming Rage with EFT Coaching<\/h4>\n

“Anger Management is a very important skill for returning troops and their families, as well as those who want to help them.”<\/p>\n

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“EFT4Vets.com is not affiliated with the VA or the military.<\/strong>“<\/p>\n

“It has been created by healing professionals who specialize in EFT-Emotional Freedom Techniques , a unique combination of acupressure, affirmations and coaching<\/strong>, which has often shown to bring instant and lasting relief from traumatic memories.”<\/p>\n

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Veterans’ Voice: Ask Sue Blog<\/a><\/h3>\n

“A friend…not a doctor”<\/h3>\n

Susan is a Healing Facilitator, a Reiki Master, an EFT-adv practitioner, Toastmaster and knowledgeable on nutrition, herbs, and essential oils. She lives in Albuquerque, NM with her husband Adam. Visit Susan’s blog and share your thoughts.
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Guided Imagery<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Mediation<\/h3>\n

by Belleruth Naparstek<\/h4>\n

A lot of Troops are finding that Tai Chi, Breathing, De-Stressing CD’s and other topics on this website are workin’ to control their Beast…maybe even help get some sleep at night without those damn nightmares. So check this Guided Imagery<\/a> topic out! You ain’t got nothin’ to lose but lettin’ your Beast run point for you in the land of endless Baby Wipes. There’s even a free, 15 minute download to see if it makes sense in your brain-housing-group!<\/p>\n

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Fatigues Clothesline Project<\/a><\/h3>\n

Offering MST survivors a change to be heard discreetly…<\/em><\/h4>\n

“Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Affects All Ranks, Gender, and all branch of service. It affects everyone. In unpublished data, 15.1% of women and men 0.7% have reported MST; and women are “4x more likely,” and men “3x more likely” to end up with PTSD as the result of an MST assault. If you know someone or are the person who has experienced Military Sexual Trauma, I am offering a chance to show the public in numbers and in a discreet way what happened while serving. We have a voice and that voice deserves to be heard.”<\/p>\n

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Horses For Heroes<\/a><\/h3>\n

“Cowboy Up! is a horse therapy wellness program based in Santa Fe, NM free to Veterans and active military who have sustained physical injuries or combat trauma (PTSD) during their time serving our country. From day one Veterans are hands on with our horses beginning with groundwork and progressing to riding, as well as participating in other aspects of ranch life, including working cattle and more importantly experiencing the camaraderie with cowboys who are Veterans themselves.”<\/p>\n

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Paws and Stripes<\/a><\/h3>\n

“On average, it can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 for a service dog. Health Insurance does not cover these costs for PTSD and other “cognitive” disorders, and veterans are more than likely unable to cover such a financial blow. Paws and Stripes provides these dogs interactively with no cost at all to the veteran.<\/p>\n

“Every dog in our program originates from local shelters and foster homes rather than from breeders. There are enough homeless dogs in the country that need homes, and we strive to help alleviate this problem rather than add to it. This also allows the veteran to meet and actively choose what dog is right for him\/her, regardless of breed.<\/p>\n

“Providing service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, and other psychiatric and mental impairments provides a sense of safety, stability, and camaraderie that help make society seem less threatening and stressful.”<\/p>\n

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Wounded Warrior Project<\/a><\/h3>\n

Mission<\/h4>\n

“The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors.”<\/p>\n

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