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June is PTSD Awareness Month

May 26, 2023

PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is among the most difficult conditions facing veterans who return from overseas conflicts. The potential for long-lasting mental suffering is very real and pronounced for the folks we try to help here in Sarasota.

June happens to be PTSD Awareness Month, and we’d like to devote some space to this pertinent topic, affecting veterans all throughout America.

SRQ Vets 8th Annual Memorial Hike

May 10, 2023

Memorial Day is almost here and we want to give you a heads-up on a terrific way to commemorate it with us. This Memorial Day, May 27th, will be our 8th Annual Memorial Hike with the intention of honoring fallen veterans at the JD Hamel Memorial Park. Here are some event details and a reminder of why it’s so important to remember American service veterans during this long-standing national holiday.

5 Ways to Help Support Veterans

April 25, 2023

Would you like to know a few tangible ways to help veterans in the Sarasota community?

Well, we’re glad you share our enthusiasm, and there are many ways to assist former/active service members. Whether you’re inclined to help elderly vets who are sick in the hospital or lend support to active troops, your efforts won’t be in vain. Here are five ways you can make a major difference with just a small investment of time and effort.

Mental Health Programs Available for Veterans

April 12, 2023

Recent estimates state that there are about 18 million veterans. According to the VA, it was established that about 1.7 million veterans receive mental health services annually. In addition, one in five veterans experiences post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) each year, as reported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).,

What are Common Mental Health Concerns for Veterans?

March 23, 2023

How much do you know about the mental health struggles of America’s veterans?

It’s no secret that this is an enormous obstacle, but many of us can’t fathom the full magnitude of the problem. In fact, it’s one of the most consistent issues we focus on as volunteers at SRQ Vets. We see a lot of debilitating mental health ailments among our benefactors around Sarasota, but the issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and loneliness are ubiquitous these days.

Most Common Disabilities for Women Veterans

March 7, 2023

According to recent estimates, it’s been determined that there are more than two million women veterans in the United States. It is also believed that about 15% of those serving our country are women, with a significant rise in female military personnel in recent years.