POCATELLO, Idaho – Service members, veterans, and their families are invited to attend a Mental Health Resource Outreach event to get connected to counseling and other healthcare services.
The Mental Health Awareness Outreach is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building, located at 300 N Johnson Avenue in Pocatello.
“Veterans often struggle with readjusting from the military world to the civilian world. Sometimes, they find a temporary solution in self-medicating, which often leads to addiction. We want to share long-term solutions that are available, and we hope that family members will help us encourage them to seek support,” said Melissa Hartman, Bannock County’s Veteran Services Coordinator.
Local mental health resources and VA resources, including Military and Family Life Counselors, will be at the event for attendees to check out. Additionally, the Vet Center will also be available for veterans and their families.
The Vet Center can refer active-duty service members, Veterans, and their families to VA care or other care facilities in the community.
For more information, call the Bannock County Veteran Services Office at 208-282-4245 or visit bannockcounty.gov/veteran-services. Veterans can also contact the national call center at 877-WAR-VETS (927-8387).
