What “Safe Spaces” Means in Mental Health Treatment for Veterans & First Responders
The phrase “safe spaces” seems overused and perhaps even triggering in mental health treatment for Veterans and first responders. After all, if you are dealing with trauma, depression, or other mental health diagnoses, there are no safe spaces. As someone in recovery and a Resident Support Specialist at J.O.H.N. (Just One Hero Needed), I’d like […]
Introducing Hero: A New Therapy Dog at JOHN Veterans and First Responders Program
When Matt VanLiere became Executive Director of the JOHN Veterans and First Responders program at Sanford Behavioral Health, he knew there was one thing missing. As a former police officer and person in recovery, Matt understands the unique needs of those who have served. He has seen what the specialized programming at JOHN can do […]
