Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury

Many servicemen and women deal with some degree of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following deployment in a combat zone. There has been increased awareness of this disorder now nicknamed “The Silent Epidemic”. PTSD has altered not only the individual’s life but also everyone who comes into contact with him or her. Many service members return home to family and friends who can not possibly identify or relate to their loved one’s experiences. Frustration and confusion builds for everyone. PTSD symptoms can possibly include a diminished ability to socialize and/or communicate, difficulty in obtaining and/or holding a job, drug dependency, homelessness, increased divorce rate, violence, crime, and tragic suicides.

Medical facilities are also seeing the results of the Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). The government has recently funded a huge research program to find more effective treatments. There is a new found hope for these wounded warriors, yet therapy may continue for years and they will require transportation to specialized treatment centers.

ACV provides air transportation for these wounded warriors, veterans and their adversely affected family members. This transportation provides access to special counseling and a variety of treatments they may need in order to eventually rejoin society as healthy and productive citizens. We have contacts for that special care, just call us.

These courageous men and women, who so bravely committed themselves to protecting our American freedoms, deserve to have every opportunity for the finest treatment in order to return to productive happy lives.

For more information – call 757-271-2289 or email Info@AirCompassionForVeterans.org