Category Archives: NPR

Veterans Say Trained Dogs Help With PTSD, But The VA Won't Pay …

Most veterans who apply for a service dog have PTSD, often on top of physical disabilities, according to Terri Stringer, assistant executive director of Patriot PAWS. "We have 100 veterans on our list waiting for dogs, so we …

Mille Lacs County board considers costs of mental-health care …

The academy offers treatment for boys ages 10-19 who have significant mental health issues and harmful sexual behaviors. The nonprofit organization Nexus Treatment runs the academy with Mille Lacs as its host county for …

Police asking for help in locating missing Lorain man with PTSD …

LORAIN, Ohio – Police are asking the public for help in locating a missing Lorain man who suffers from PTSD. Officials say Zachary Manilla-Male had been staying at a homeless shelter until recently. The picture provided is …

Police Violence Raises Concern Over Access to Mental Health …

Services Are Not Available Where People Need Them. According to WBEZ analysis from June 2015, many of the police districts with the most mental health 911 calls, are also the districts with the fewest mental health services.

Police Violence Raises Concern Over Access to Mental Health – WBEZ

Services Are Not Available Where People Need Them. According to WBEZ analysis from June 2015, many of the police districts with the most mental health 911 calls, are also the districts with the fewest mental health services.