Mental Health America of Porter County supports our service men and women and honors their service to our country. Whether a reservist or full-time military person, return from deployment means the embrace of family and friends, and resuming everyday life.
Here are some tips to help you through this time of transition:
- Go slowly. Ease back into your routine. Make a “must do” such as banking, making living arrangements, contacting friends and relatives— take them one by one.
- Communicate with others. Talking with others about your experiences and feelings can help relieve stress. It’s not a sign of weakness.
- Do things you find relaxing. Go fishing, attend a concert, and take a walk on the beach. Be kind to yourself.
- Start the rebuilding process together. Engage family or friends— this time will serve to make your relationships even stronger. Get involved in positive activities that encourage togetherness and reassurance.
Think you or someone you care about should connect with a Mental Health professional? An anonymous/confidential mental health screening is available at: screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/Military_NDSD.
Mental Health America of Porter County is your community resource for advocacy, education, and support. For more information about our services please contact Joshua Volk, Program Director at 462-6267 or jvolk@mhapc.org. You can also visit our website at www.mentalhealthpc.org or our Facebook at www.facebook.com/mhapc.