Military & First RespondersAug 20, 2026
William Huff: Timely mental healthcare can save Florida veterans’ lives
The men and women who served our country answered the call when America needed them. Now Congress must answer theirs.
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Military & First RespondersAug 19, 2026
First responders peer support event slated for next month at Chesapeake College
Supporting Those Who Answer the Call” will be the focus of the first ever Eastern Shore First Responder Peer Support Symposium, an event bringing together first responders, peer ...
Military & First RespondersAug 18, 2026
Trump doubles down on plans to give psychedelic drugs to US veterans for mental health
President Trump accelerated federal support for psychedelic drug research to treat veterans' mental health, while Congress considers major cuts to public health and education funding.
Military & First RespondersAug 18, 2026
Who decides what works? Inside VA's mental health treatment playbook
Why can't veterans always get FDA-approved treatments through VA? VA's Dr Wiecher explains how evidence, safety, guidelines and resources shape VA care.
Military & First RespondersAug 18, 2026
Oregon congresswoman proposes program to support first responder mental health
This story discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or ...
Military & First RespondersAug 17, 2026
Rep. Salinas introduces bill for first responder mental health grants
Oregon U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas introduced the bipartisan Lifeline for First Responders Act to fund federal grants for firefighter, EMS and dispatcher mental health services via the Transportation ...
Military & First RespondersAug 17, 2026
40,000 Veteran Nonprofits, Billions of Dollars: How Do We Know What Actually Works?
Team RWB is using data to measure whether its programs actually improve veterans’ lives and offering a model others can follow.
Military & First RespondersAug 16, 2026
Building community: Families of fallen first responders, military gather at NH horse sanctuary
Relatives of fallen police officers and firefighters are reminding each other that they are not alone. The 100 Club of Massachusetts hosted an event to bring families together at a horse farm, Elysium ...
Military & First RespondersAug 16, 2026
Mother of veteran who died by suicide warns new health cap is failing those in need
The mother of a former navy petty officer who died by suicide while waiting for a psychologist appointment from the Department of Veteran Affairs says Labor’s $5000 cap on allied health services is ...
Military & First RespondersAug 15, 2026
City of Marion Awards $150,000 to support first responder behavioral health services
The City of Marion has awarded $150,000 to Frontline Counseling and Peak Brain Center to provide confidential behavioral health services for Marion’s first responders.
Military & First RespondersAug 12, 2026
US vets exposed to military burn pits more likely to report mental health problems
US veterans exposed to smoke from military burn pits may be more likely to experience mental health problems, according to new research. Burn pits are large open-air areas used by the US military to ...
Military & First RespondersAug 12, 2026
Military Blast Exposure Linked to Veteran Aggression, According to Millions of Clinical Data
Researchers analyzed more than 3.6 million clinical notes in their study, attempting to understand mood swings among veterans.
Military & First RespondersAug 11, 2026
House Democrats demand answers from Trump’s VA on vets struggling to access mental healthcare
More than 60 House Democrats are pressing Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins for answers about how the agency’s mental healthcare has been increasingly strained under President ...
Military & First RespondersAug 11, 2026
Majority of VA mental health visits are timely, but referrals lag: Watchdog
The VA watchdog found that 80% of referrals for mental health services in the Community Care program were scheduled within 30 days.
Military & First RespondersAug 10, 2026
Veterans, first responders share experiences with ketamine-assisted therapy in Callahan County
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Veterans, first responders and their spouses gathered at the Museum of Military Models in ...
Military & First RespondersAug 10, 2026
Marion awards $150K to first responder mental health services
The City of Marion has donated $150,000 to centers that specialize in mental health services for first responders.
Military & First RespondersAug 7, 2026
3rd annual Strike Out the Stigma softball tournament helps first responders
First responders spend their careers helping others through some of their worst moments, but a Blair County organization wants to make sure they're getting help, too.The third annual Strike out the ...
Military & First RespondersAug 7, 2026
Akron's 9/11 Stair Climb Turns 25, Raising Funds for First Responder Mental Health
Akron honors 9/11's fallen with a 110-story climb — and funds mental health care for today's first responders.
Military & First RespondersAug 6, 2026
Viking Psychiatry & Wellness: Veterans & Mental Health | Mental Health Matters
Living Local 15 host Jessica Williams is joined by Sean Goddard, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and founder and CEO of Viking Psychiatry & ...
Military & First RespondersAug 6, 2026
Police mental health support spotlighted
The mental wellbeing of police officers is coming under focus, with concerns raised that those working on the frontline are also facing emotional and psychological pressures. The issue was highlighted ...
Military & First RespondersAug 6, 2026
Yale Study Finds Sharp Rise in Suicidal Thoughts Among Veterans, But Attempts Have Hit a Plateau
Researchers say changing demographics and cracks in mental health care and available therapy highlight the need for a revamped suicide prevention camp ...
Military & First RespondersAug 5, 2026
Asheville first responders partner with mental health professionals on crisis calls
Asheville police and firefighters are expanding the way they respond to mental health emergencies through a co-responder program.
Military & First RespondersAug 3, 2026
This Arizona theater group recruits vets to tell their stories, bring awareness to mental health
Members of the Arizona Frontline Theatre perform scene selections at WHAM West Gallery in Surprise on July 11, 2026. A nonprofit in Surprise is bringing military veterans together through the art of ...
Military & First RespondersAug 3, 2026
4 Considerations for Implementing Co-Responder Programs: Addressing Community Needs and First Responder Mental Health
Join a Committee You can help NLC advocate for stronger investments in first responder and community behavioral health services by joining NLC’s federal advocacy committees. In these committees, you ...
Military & First RespondersAug 2, 2026
Racers ran for donuts and first responder mental health in Marquette
Central Upper Peninsula CISM is breaking the mental health stigma through its 3rd annual Donut Dash. The proceeds go back to supporting first responders in the U.P.
Military & First RespondersJul 31, 2026
Supporting Veterans in their greatest time of need
Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have been committed to ensuring Iowa's veterans have the resources they need. The brave men ...
Military & First RespondersJul 31, 2026
New partnership connects Omaha-area veterans to affordable mental health care
At Ease USA recently announced a partnership with Region Six Behavioral Health to help veterans who can't afford mental health treatment access affordable care through referrals and reduced-cost ...
Military & First RespondersJul 31, 2026
Kansas opens reimbursement requests for first responder mental health program
Kansas has opened reimbursement requests for a new first responder mental health program.
Military & First RespondersJul 31, 2026
Heroes on the Fairway golf tournament to raise funds for veterans’ mental health
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock will host the Heroes on the Fairway golf tournament Aug ...
Military & First RespondersJul 31, 2026
The Kitchen Table Foundation for First Responders & Military opens new headquarters
A Central Arkansas nonprofit focused on supporting first responders and military personnel now has an official home in Saline County.The Kitchen Table Foundatio ...