Arizona Vets get something more than stalls and lines

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Sat, 02 May 2015 09:39:16 -0400

The new clinic is the direct result of a rising demand for more services, particularly for those affected by post-traumatic distress disorders, officials said.
http://dcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=144800

Mental health clinic to provide safe haven for vets - The Prescott Daily Courier

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Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2015 9:40 AM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 May 2015 09:40:59 -0400

Finally! Hopefully they will be successful in meeting the mental health needs of our wounded warriors! And hopefully other states will follow suit!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 2 at 2015 10:04 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 02 May 2015 10:04:14 -0400

That is exactly what we need. Many veterans need a safe place because they are a danger to themselves.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made May 2 at 2015 10:07 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Sat, 02 May 2015 10:07:39 -0400

It is not all roses in Az tho

"Also in 2006, VA investigators confirmed a homeless veteran with dementia walked away from a Prescott VA facility but a full search was not initiated."

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/arizona/politics/2015/05/01/arizona-cases-among-unreleased-va-investigations/26721361/

Arizona cases among unreleased VA investigations

Six Arizona cases are among 140 investigations of VA health facilities since 2006 in which the department's chief watchdog closed the investigation administratively and did not publish a report.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made May 4 at 2015 11:00 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Mon, 04 May 2015 11:00:37 -0400

It is a step in the right direction. Hopefully it is the start of a movement in the right direction rather than appeasement meant to stem the tide of complaints. I really sincerely hope that the idiots in charge of the VA are finally getting the message that those they serve are pissed, and tired of the piss poor management followed by excuses.