RESOURCES FOR CARE
Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline
United States Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD
ORGANIZATIONS THE FILMMAKERS SUPPORT
THE BOB WOODRUFF FOUNDATION - REMIND.ORG: The filmmakers of The Dry Land recognize the hidden injuries of war on our service members and their families, and honor the work and support that ReMIND.org, a Bob Woodruff Foundation initiative, is doing to help families heal. The Bob Woodruff Foundation was established to help ensure our nation’s service members return to a home front ready to support them. Through a movement called Remind.org they help educate the public about the needs of service members returning from war and our nation’s greater responsibility to ensure our heroes and their families receive the support necessary to successfully reintegrate into their communities. The Bob Woodruff Foundation has spent nearly $4.5 million on programs, reaching more than 500,000 service members, support personnel, veterans and their families nationwide.
News From The Cause: Check out this section on the Remind.org website that showcases recent developments and news surrounding the cause.
THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s mission is to improve the lives of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families. Nearly two million American troops have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, and thousands have been deployed multiple times. IAVA addresses critical issues facing new veterans and their families, including mental health injuries, a stretched VA system, inadequate health care for female veterans, and GI Bill educational benefits. IAVA also provides valuable resources and empowers veterans to connect with one another, fostering a strong and lasting community.
Take action and read their Legislative Agenda as well as their January 2009 Issue Report on Invisible Wounds. For a quick read on check out their Quick Facts compiled from this Issue Report.
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One of the most important tools to raise awareness is to promote dialogue about the issues that soldiers face after returning home from war and how their families and friends are affected. Please share with us your stories, videos/pictures and resources and we'll post them on our blog. Email us at info@thedrylandmovie.com.
