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Resiliency Chat with Lauren Monroe - May 24th

Chat live with Lauren Monroe. May 24th at 5:00pm Pacific (8:00pm Eastern). Join us in the Raven Drum Community chat room for a Live Resiliency Chat...

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ResRadio: HAPPY: The Movie, The Movement

2012 Episode 3 - Airs on May 17, 2012 at 6pm Pacific (9pm Eastern) - Listen here. HAPPY: the Movie, the Movement

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The Fantastic Rick Allen Experience

Join us at Def Leppard Concert for Rick Allen Sound Check and Exclusive time with Rick! Las Vegas, Nashville, Newark, and Austin

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House of Blues with Rick Allen

23 guest, Rick and Lauren had a wonderful time together at the House of Blues!

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ResRadio: Iraq War Veteran's Wisdom

2012 Episode 2 - Aired on February 23, 2012 - Listen here.

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Videos: How Can Raven Drum Circles Support...

Videos recorded at the Raven Drum Foundation Drum Circle held in Topanga, California on Sunday, the 15th of January, 2012.

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Military Teen Drum Program in the News

Our teen drumming program on local naval base base is making waves! Read this!

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Veteran Resources

Wounded Warrior Project
Provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA provides a wide range of benefits including, Disability, Education and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Home Loan Guaranty, Dependant and Survivor Benefits, Medical Treatment, Life Insurance and Burial Benefits.

TAPS
TAPS is the 24/7 tragedy assistance resource for ANYONE who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstance of the death.

Military OneSource
Education, relocation, parenting, stress - you name it - Military OneSource is here to help you with just about any need.  Available by phone or online, our free service is provided by the Department of Defense for active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and their families. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions. For immediate help 24/7, call 1-800-342-9647

Hire Vets First [This program is currently suspended while being reviewed by the Department of Labor.]
VETS Proudly Serves Veterans & Service Members! We Provide Resources and Expertise to Assist and Prepare them to Obtain Meaningful Careers, Maximize their Employment Opportunities, and Protect their Employment Rights.

Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline and online chat. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or chat online to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Defense Centers of Excellence Outreach Centers
For those struggling with traumatic brain injury or psychological health concerns including PTSD and depression, there's hope. The DCoE's Outreach Center's trained health resource consultants are standing by 24/7 to answer your questions. 866-966-1020

Vets Prevail
Simply put, with Vets Prevail you can connect with other Veterans, complete our program program, and earn great rewards.

Project Hired
The Project HIRED mission is to assist individuals with disabilities to gain and sustain employment, in partnership with business and the community.


Articles of Interest:
Researchers see pattern in PTSD brain activity
Marine's suicide shines light on depression, disorder
Massive breakthrough in diagnosing PTSD in vets
Acupuncture Could Help Treat PTSD
Med students say conventional medicine would benefit by integrating alternative therapies
Thousands of vets could get benefits upgrade
Future doctors support integrated therapies
"We know now how pervasive the 'invisible wounds' of war have become...which today account for 100s of 1000s of veterans"
Military misconduct may be sign of PTSD
Music as medicine: Docs use tunes as treatment --- This is great! Music heals!
Oprah's getting the word out there! - Are you living with PTSD after serving in the war?
New facility will address TBI, PTSD in returning soldiers
Back from combat, women struggle for acceptance
Multiple Deployments Lead to Major Increase in PTSD Cases, New Study Says