|
Top Stories
Veterans' mental health addressedPublished 05/08/08
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...
|
| #1 - Jones family to sue county, Board of Ed (30 comments) |
| #2 - Hitler comparison leads to call for GOP leader's resignation (21 comments) |
| #3 - Two shot dead in Admiral Heights home (15 comments) |
| #4 - Bike rider struck on West Street (13 comments) |
| #5 - Pharmacist accused of dealing drugs (11 comments) |
If you encounter other problems, please email ewiffin@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.
In order to post or vote on a comment, you must be signed in with a hometownannapolis account.
If you encounter other problems, please email ewiffin@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.