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DC Area Support Needed for Warriors, Veterans and Families Struggling with Sadness and Loss This Valentine's Day
WASHINGTON --(Business Wire)--
Holidays like Valentine's Day should be a joyous celebration for our
returning warriors and their families, but for many who have come home
to broken families or relationships it is a time of anxiety, depression
and thoughts of suicide. NOT ALONE (www.notalone.com),
a 501c3 non-profit that recently launched its free, confidential and
anonymous community support in the Washington, DC region, is seeking
donations and volunteers to support U.S. warriors, veterans and their
families during Valentine's Day and beyond-- please visit http://www.notalone.com
today to donate or see how you can volunteer. NOT ALONE would also like
to share these warning sgns with our veterans and their families and
let all know that there is FREE, CONFIDENTIAL and ANONYMOUS help
available if you, or someone you know, is:
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Thinking about hurting or killing yourself / themselves
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Seeking access to pills, weapons or other means of harming
yourself/themselves
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Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide
It is also important to seek out professional help if you, or a loved
one, are experiencing any of these signs for concern:
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Being unable to sleep or sleeping all the time
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Withdrawing from friends, family or society
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Increasing alcohol or drug use
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Acting recklessly or engaging in risky behavior
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Experiencing excessive rage, anger or desire for revenge
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Having feelings of anxiety, agitation or hopelessness
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Reliving past experiences
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Experiencing dramatic changes in mood
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Feeling trapped, like there is no way out.
NOT ALONE is a national not-for-profit organization offering information
and a range of support services dedicated to empowering returning
warriors and their loved ones who face the challenges of life after war.
NOT ALONE provides no cost programs,
resources and services to warriors and families impacted by combat
stress and PTSD through a confidential
and anonymous community. NOT ALONE
services include a supportive online community, anonymous forums,
interactive seminars, face-to-face counseling and a 24-hour crisis line,
personal clinical care, for veterans of all services and their families.
For more information, please call 1-888-454-0950 or visit www.notalone.com.
FOR VETERANS: If you need help NOW call 1-866-781-8010
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