ABOUT U.S.VETS

Founded in 1992, United States Veterans Initiative (U.S. VETS) is the largest nonprofit organization in the country dedicated to help ing veterans in need and is a nationally recognized leader in the field of service delivery to Outside veterans.

OUTSIDE THE WIRE OUR MISSION

U.S. VETS is dedicated to helping The successful transition of military veterans and their families develop the veterans and their families through the skills and find the tools they need to provision of housing, counseling, career live successful, healthy lives. development and comprehensive support.

Outside the Wire helps veterans: (OTW) is an Outside the Wire Decrease anxiety and stress U.S.VETS - Long Beach outreach program designed to address 2001 River Ave. OEF/OIF veteran and family needs for Increase overall wellbeing Long Beach, CA 90810 preventative and early mental health Contact: Dr. Todd Adamson, Psy.D. treatment. Increase education, work, and skill- Email: [email protected] building success Office: (562) 388-8105 Work Cell: (323) 246-0413 “Serving Those Who Served”

www.usvetsinc.org OUTSIDE THE WIRE SERVICES

• Individual and group counseling for veterans, couples, families, and children.

• Counseling services assisting veterans Outside the Wire offers counseling experiencing symptoms of PTSD, drug and supportive services for veterans and alcohol abuse, marital and with service-related psychological family problems, as well as children injuries including PTSD, Anxiety, and and adolescent behavioral problems. Depression. • Assistance with study skills and The program provides free confidential, managing college coursework with a non-governmental support for veterans job and family responsibilities. and their families. YOU ARE NOT ALONE This includes outreach, counseling, • Wellness Skills Groups/individual meetings focusing on self- and information and referral services to Many veterans experience life recently deployed service members management and stress changing events while serving their and their families, as well as veterans management skills. country. The numbers don’t lie: at community colleges around Southern California. • Military Deployment Support Group Since October 2001, over 1.6 million for spouses, significant others, or close U.S. troops have deployed as part of family members who have a loved one Operation Iraqi Freedom and currently deployed. Operation Enduring Freedom.

• Education to faculty and staff as to Roughly 300,000 returning troops military life and the transition home currently suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or major and life after deployment. depression, and anxiety.

• Cutting Edge treatment for PTSD, Over 320,000 individuals have including Virtual Iraq & Afghanistan suffered a probable Traumatic Brain exposure-based therapy. Injury during deployment.