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Veteran Mental Health and Service Dogs: What Research Suggests and What Programs Provide

Veterans can face a range of mental health challenges after military service, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and difficulty adjusting to civilian routines. These challenges can affect daily life in ways that are not always visible. Leaving...

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Mental Health Awareness: Veterans And Mental Health

Common Mental Health Risks for Veterans Veterans are exposed to unique and difficult situations that can lead to mental health conditions. Many of these conditions, such as PTSD and depression, can be debilitating for veterans and have a lasting effect...

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Veterans Place Calls for Deeper Military Appreciation Through Housing, Employment, and Long-Term Support

Military Appreciation Month highlights the need for practical support, community connection, and veteran services Veterans Place is using Military Appreciation Month this May to encourage a broader conversation about what meaningful support for veterans looks like today, emphasizing that recognition...

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Veterans Place Seeks Volunteer Mentors to Support Veterans in Pittsburgh

Mentorship Program helps veterans build support systems, pursue goals, and work toward self-sufficiency (more…)

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March: Women’s History Month – Why Women Veterans Are Often Overlooked

Women’s History Month is a chance to celebrate the many ways women have shaped our country, including through military service. Women veterans have served with skill, courage, and commitment across generations, in every branch, and in roles that have strengthened...

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How Fitness and Wellness Support Help Veterans Regain Stability After Homelessness

  For veterans experiencing homelessness, securing housing is a critical first step. But stability does not begin and end with a roof overhead. Long-term success often depends on rebuilding daily structure, strengthening physical and mental well-being, and restoring confidence. (more…)

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Veterans Place Launches Recovery Support Services Program to Support Veterans at All Stages of Recovery

Veterans Place is proud to announce the launch of its new Recovery Support Services (RSS) Program, a voluntary program designed to assist veterans at any stage of recovery. (more…)

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The Gift of Stability: How Holiday Giving Helps Veterans Rebuild Their Lives

When the holiday season rolls around, many of us think of warmth, togetherness, and generosity. Yet for many veterans in the Pittsburgh region, this time of year can also bring heightened challenges such as feelings of isolation, financial strain, housing...

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Top Stressors when Transitioning From Military Service

For those who have served in the military, one of the most demanding challenges they face is transitioning back into civilian life. A common condition that experts say is widespread across veteran populations is transition stress. May returning service members...

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Why Early Intervention in Addiction Recovery Saves Veterans’ Lives

Military service often brings with it a set of challenges that can linger long after active duty ends. The transition to civilian life, adjusting to new routines, dealing with physical injuries, and coping with invisible wounds like PTSD or depression...

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Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard Hosts 11th Annual Cornhole Tournament at Acrisure Stadium

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard is proud to announce its 11th Annual Cornhole Tournament, which will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Acrisure Stadium—Great Hall. This event brings together community members, local businesses,...

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Partner Spotlight: Building a Stronger Community for Veterans—Together

At Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, we believe no veteran should have to face life's challenges alone. Every day, we work to ensure that veterans in the Pittsburgh region have access to the resources, support, and respect they deserve as...

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