The Anne Arundel County Department of Health wants to provide mental health treatment to veterans returning from active duty.
County health officer Frances B. Phillips said yesterday the department plans to use about $50,000 a year out of its nearly $52 million budget to expand a program addressing post traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse issues that affect veterans.
From October to April, 363 veterans have returned home to the county, the highest number in the state for that time period.
"We certainly owe veterans," Ms. Phillips said. "The point is to get the veterans and their families into...
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