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Veteran Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members were previously affiliated with of one of the branches of the armed forces, their families and friends. The groups may focus of former prisoners of war, veterans of specific wars, e.g., the Gulf War, women who are veterans or other specific veteran populations; and allow participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes and put their lives back together if they have been troubled by homelessness, disability, substance abuse, depression or other issues related to their service to the country.

Taxonomy Code: PH-500.450-85

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