by Rikki Almanza | Sep 28, 2023
A regional study led by the Military and Veterans Programs, or MVP, at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work has revealed insights into the changing needs of Veterans in Southern California as they transition from active duty to civilian life. The State of...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 18, 2023
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and serves as a reminder of the critical need to address mental health challenges, particularly among Veterans and their families. On average, approximately 22 Veterans tragically take their own lives each day,...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 7, 2023
During The American Legion’s 104th National Convention, Wellcare, the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation, announced it has entered into a partnership with the nonprofit, marking the beginning of collaborative efforts to address the healthcare needs of Veterans and...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 14, 2023
Sunday, July 16 marks the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, an initiative that changed access to mental health support across the United States. A three-digit dialing code, 988, has replaced the previous...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 13, 2023
The U.S. Navy has taken a significant step forward in improving mental health support for its sailors with the implementation of the Brandon Act. The act, named after Aviation Electrician’s Mate Third Class Brandon Caserta, 21, who tragically died by suicide in...
by Christian Southards | Jun 19, 2023
Below is a list of bills currently making their way through both the California and United States legislatures. The California Legionnaire will update this list accordingly. Veterans Bills in the California Legislature SB-726 Property taxation: exemption:...
