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Is your family facing challenges due to war-related illness or trauma? If you have noticed dramatic changes in a Veteran’s behavior that are negatively affecting their life, or the life of those they love, this website may help. To get detailed information for each of these issues, click on the subject below.

Issues Involving Veterans & Their Families Veteran Readjustment Problems & the Impact to Family & Friends Changes in behavior and how it can affect you Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Resources An Iraq Veteran’s story, suggestions for support, healing and for changing the system  NEW! Common Diagnoses, Medications & their Side Effects What you need to know and other resources to help Consequences of Facing War Related Illnesses Why Veterans may be resistant to seeking help Intervention to Help Your Veteran How to traverse a very difficult system to get the help you need Helpful Tips for Families in Crisis How to take care of yourself and your children, so that you can help your Veteran Hope & New Life Ahead Learning to Accept Change with Hope for your Future

Veterans' Families United Foundation

Veterans' Families United welcomes and appreciates comments and suggestions. Our prayer is that this resource is a beginning of hope and healing for your Veteran and your family and to let you know that you are not alone. There are many who deeply care and want to help. May your journey to healing be blessed.

News

• Cynde Collins-Clark from VFU joins the Oklahoma Team at the Paving the Road Home: The National Behavioral Health Conference and Policy Academy on Returning Veterans and their Families in Bethesda, MD in August, 2008. The team seeks to create healthy communities for all veterans and their families.
• Soldiers struggle with mental illness.  We honor those troops who have fallen, and veteran advocates say, we also need to honor those who've recently returned from overseas. Click here for the local news coverage of Iraqi War Veteran and VFU inspiration, Joe Collins, and his story.
• Veterans' Families United Speaker's Bureau featured at CFCC (Christian Family Counseling Center) Annual Fund Raiser in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Speakers were Charlie Baer, Executive Director of CFCC, Cynde Collins-Clark, Executive Director of VFU and mom of OIF veteran, Glen Ryswick, Director of Counseling CFCC, Ed Pulido, OIF Veteran and VP of Okla. County United Way, and Jack McCallister, Vietnam Veteran.
• The Veterans' Families United "Veterans Day Fund Raiser" becomes a Welcome Home Warrior Citizen Ceremony. Download the Edmond Sun article here to see how lives were impacted.
• Veterans' Families United has formed a Speakers Bureau to share stories, hopes and projects with the community.

Special Resources

NEW! Visit our new Healing Resources page for types of therapy that are available for PTSD/TBI and other invisible wounds.

Download "The Endless Journey Home" booklet. If you or someone you care about is experiencing any of these symptoms, visit our other resources for help."

VFU Videos on YouTube

NEW! View video segments of 3 Veterans who are VFU Board Members, from 3 wars talking about their experiences with PTSD

View all the videos here.

Most Common Questions & Resources

• What to do when the veteran in your life will not seek help
• What are the common signs that your veteran is having readjustment problems
• What to ask if your veteran is given medication for readjustment/psychological problems
• Where do you turn for help when you think something is wrong with your veteran

What's New

PTSD Booklet now available.  Booklet written by OIF soldier with PTSD with helpful information for veterans, their families and friends.

The REST (Readjustment Environment and Service Transition) House Proposal continues to be a major fundraising initiative for VFU.

VFU featured on Around the Town 02 January, 2008 Pentagon Channel
About 7min 40sec into show.

Donate a memorial tribute on behalf of a Veteran. Memorial will be listed on the website in his/her honor. See Donate page for more information!

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