Beyond the Uniform: Supporting Veterans Through Mental Health and Recovery Education

Authors

• Ja'Liah Williams
• Lillie Ray
• Joaquin Babinecz
• Amiya Shepherd
• Merritt Christian
• Diego Nieto

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Description

Northern Virginia veterans face critical gaps in mental health and substance abuse support. This program outlines a targeted outreach and education campaign designed to increase resource utilization and reduce stigma. Utilizing community surveys to identify deficits in access and deploy pamphlets and digital surveys for our veterans to complete. In doing this, we aspire to partner with various organizations to help promote stability within their community.

Publication Date

2026

Keywords

Military Veterans; Veteran Support Service; Mental Health Services; Substance Abuse; Substance Abuse Recovery

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Recommended Citation

Williams, Ja'Liah; Ray, Lillie; Babinecz, Joaquin; Shepherd, Amiya; Christian, Merritt; and Nieto, Diego, "Beyond the Uniform: Supporting Veterans Through Mental Health and Recovery Education" (2026). DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP). 33.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/dchapp/33

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