Veteran Jedi Support Group?

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8 years 2 months ago #217849 by Jestor
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Ah-ha...

Gotcha..

I've stickied this thread...:)

In this forum, we do have the "hotline" thread, perhaps we can get a thread with veteran specific help information, as well as list the group?

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8 years 2 months ago #217853 by Squint
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I think that is a great idea. I am going to finish gathering some links, in that we can link to the military group as well.

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8 years 2 months ago - 8 years 2 months ago #217912 by
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Full disclosure: I currently work with Medicaid behavioral health recipients, and before ethat for the local mental health association. I also run a couple local support groups. The main reasons i don't do more on that front here are liability related: ie, 'Desolous said this and that and I did that and it didn't work, so I'm suing him and TOTJO'.

Dealing with behavioral health issues is an inherently unpredictable and risky venture. I don't actually know any of you guys in real life, don't know any details, and so can't really offer solid advice on most topics. I can only say what worked for me, which of course might not work for you or anyone else. I am actually loathe to even offer unsolicited advice in the flesh to people I've known a long time, as it could always backfire in any number of ways.

So yes, we can collate links. We can list best practices, like stay on your meds, maintain good sleep hygiene, eat well and exercise. That's all well and good. But when we start to stray into the bounds of online therapy, well, thats getting dangerous.

All that said, as Alethea posted earlier, there are those of us here who are qualified to talk about and offer a bit of advice on the topic at hand. Feel free to PM us if you'd like.
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8 years 2 months ago #217965 by Squint
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Desolous, that is a super great point and I am glad you said it. I think the genesis of the idea was to just provide the tools someone might need. In that way I think just a bunch of links would be best.

I hope no one thinks I am coming in trying to change things for fun. I just thought about my own challenges and the type my veteran students go through and thought this was a great place to address it. I am very excited to be here and to be a part of it.

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8 years 2 months ago #217969 by Reacher
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Squint,

I don't' think anyone is making that mistake. Good initiative on your part, brother.

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8 years 2 months ago #218253 by Squint
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Okay, here is my proposed information for the top post, would love any feedback at all:

Helpful Numbers
Department of Veterans AffairsNational Coalition for Homeless Veterans 1-800-838-4357 (1-800-VET-HELP)
Benefits 1-800-827-1000
Medical Centers 1-800-827-1000
Persian Gulf War Helpline 1-800-749-8387
Locate the closest VMAC or VA Regional Office 1-877-222-8387


Focus on Recovery Helpline (alcohol/drugs) 1-800-374-2800 or 1-800-234-1253
National Aids Hotline 1-800-342-2437
National Crisis Hotline 1-800-784-2433
National Suicide Support Number 1-888-784-2433 (1-888-SUICIDE)
Travelers Aid International 1-202-546-1127
Department of Health & Human Services Drug & Alcohol Treatment
Referral Routing Service 1800-662-4357
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 1-800-950-6264
National Mental Health Association 1-800-969-NMHA
Food Stamps Information Line 1-800-221-5689
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Information Line 1-800-772-1213
Women in Community Service (WICS) Location information line 1-800-442-9427
National Personnel Records Center fax line (to obtain DD214) 1-314-801-9201

TOTJO Temple Crisis Hotline Thread
https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/forum/Health-physical-fitness-and-wellbeing/83137-temple-crisis-hotline

TOTJO Military Group
https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/mytotjo/groups/viewgroup/22-military-jedi

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8 years 2 months ago #218259 by
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Looks good to me! Great work!

I would also add a few best practices notes, like sleep hygiene, eat right and exercise, etc. But otherwise great!

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8 years 2 months ago - 8 years 2 months ago #224814 by
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Did read it for something else :unsure:
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8 years 1 month ago #225707 by
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Sign me up please. I am a decorated combat veteran and disabled in a combat zone. At times I need support, at other times I can give it.

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8 years 1 month ago #225768 by Carlos.Martinez3

Sulabri wrote: Sign me up please. I am a decorated combat veteran and disabled in a combat zone. At times I need support, at other times I can give it.



Same here

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