Building strong community collaborations that enhance and expand
existing community crisis intervention/supports for military service individuals and their families.
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November 21, 2007 began the Hill Family’s journey of learning to survive both the visible and invisible wounds of war. On this day, during his second tour in Iraq, SSGT Allen Hill’s vehicle was hit by an IED. The severely wounded soldier returned home to begin his physical recovery, but soon discovered that the invisible wounds of war would further complicate recovery; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) became Allen’s most debilitating injury.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness, and like all mental illnesses, it does not affect only the person suffering; it affects the entire family. Allen and his wife, Gina, are now using their experience to help others who face similar challenges. Their dream to help other families find help and comfort in their local emergency response teams becomes a reality with Silent Siren.
You can make a difference as an advocate within your community.
Preparedness and education can make the difference in a PTSD crisis intervention. Learn how our program promotes YOUR safety and the safety of those in crisis
Adopt our program to protect and serve those within your installation.
For more information on Silent Siren
Join us for Silent Siren Salutes Summer
on August 4, 2012.
Contact Gina Hill at gina.hill@silentsiren.org for registration and details.
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