Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed tomorrow (June 27, 2018) “Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day”– a day to reflect on the causes, symptoms and treatment of post-traumatic stress injuries.
South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Larry Zimmerman says awareness of PTSI can be divided into three themes. Learn, connect and share. Zimmerman says take the mystery out of PTSI by learning more about the invisible wounds and the treatments that are available. Reach out to someone and give support. Help spread the word. He says working together we can make a difference.
South Dakota Joining Forces is a new facet of SDDVA. The mission of Joining Forces is to enhance the state’s ability to meet the behavioral-health care needs of its service members, veterans and their families by increasing access to appropriate care, closing gaps, building the system’s capacity, increasing interagency communication and building collaboration.
