FIRETEAM Mission
- To keep veterans alive by joining Hidden Wounds as a volunteer willing to take calls from veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, depression and a need to connect.
- To show veterans and their loved ones that they are not alone!
- To connect veterans who need help to professional trained counselors and other services.
- To raise awareness for PTSD, TBI, psychological post war challenges, and suicide prevention including the warning signs, symptoms.
- To Promote ‘Care Partners’, a new program the VA is rolling out to encourage veterans to have the HIPPA paperwork signed so Hidden Wounds, a friend or family member (care partner) is allowed to be informed of their health conditions. This gives care givers permission to call and keep the loved one informed. This will also allow the VA to speak with Hidden Wounds in full detail as to the health status of the veteran.
- To fight stigma and encourage veterans to get help by letting them know that they are suffering from a war injury, and like any other injury, it takes treatment and time for it to heal.
- To open your eyes and ears in the community and with veterans to learn how Hidden Wounds can better serve our clientele!
- To screen and engage additional volunteers
- To promote Hidden Wounds with brochures, flyers, events, e-blasts, blogs, etc.
- To think outside of the box!
- To use your talents to save lives, have fun and promote Hidden Wounds, PTSD, TBI, VA and suicide prevention awareness!
Contact Fire Team to learn more or to join the fight.
Call 803-403-8460 or email dan@hiddenwounds.org
