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Veterans and Mental Health

WTTW News | January 26, 2011, 7:00 pm

The mental health of military veterans is receiving more attention. Eddie Arruza reports on how the Veterans Administration is trying to reach out to vets, as some Chicago social service agencies are stepping up to help.

  • The Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
  • Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
  • Thresholds Chicago
  • Operation Healing Freedom
  • Metropolitan Family Services

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