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“Give an Hour” Helping WV Vets and Families

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Monday, July 7, 2008   

Charleston, WV – Time has the power to heal many wounds. That's why West Virginia social workers and mental health experts are donating their time to help not only soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, but also the soldiers' families. Trained volunteers are offering an hour a week of their professional time to help bridge the gap in mental health services that has been well documented by the U.S. Veterans Administration.

Suzanne Thorniley, a licensed independent clinical social worker in Charleston who serves on the board of the National Association of Social Workers West Virginia, says that while a lot of focus has been on post-traumatic stress disorder, many other issues exist for families. She suggests working with children is a good place to start.

"We can try to help to identify what might be going on. Maybe they don't know how to articulate their concerns, or their fears, or their worries."

Thorniley says many families just need simple guidance to adjust to a normal life again.

"When someone comes back, life has changed here. A spouse not may know how to relate, how to support. A mental health professional could help guide her or him."

The West Virginia program is part of "Give an Hour," a national network of professionals who volunteer their time. More information is available at www.givenhour.org.



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