ODT Veterans I need your help

[Gunanddoglover]

A marine that I know is having a rough time. I can hear the anger in his voice and see the pain in his eye's. The VA has let him down, according to him, and I want to help him find a support group or whatever help you can suggest. I don't know how critical the immediate need is, but I do not want to chance losing another good man. He is in the Braselton area. Please post or pm any information you got that can help.
Thanks guy's

 

[alleycat]

DinkyDau

 

[Badger]

Has he been to the GEORGIA Department of Veteran Affairs....
Not enough information to advise further...(let him down ?)
I too am a Marine and I have worked thru the GaDVA and everything has been a really easy ... things at VA are working a lot better now (at least for me)

 

[MacTavish]

You are a good man to want to help.
Gwinnett Cty Mental Health is a good place to start.
678-312-1000.

 

[above_all]

Do you know if the issue stems from a VA disability claim or from VA medical care.

If it's a disability claim, he may want to touch base with his county veterans service officer. Medical care, I'd recommend the DAV. If it's more urgent the veterans crisis line.

• Dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to talk to someone.
• Send a text message to 838255 to connect with a VA responder.

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/veterans-crisis-line.asp

 

[HERMET]

I can't get my phone to post a link but here's a screenshot.
These guys can steer you in the right direction and hopefully help your friend.
These guys are vets who work hard to help other vets at no cost to you.

 

[Gunanddoglover]

Has he been to the GEORGIA Department of Veteran Affairs....
Not enough information to advise further...(let him down ?)
I too am a Marine and I have worked thru the GaDVA and everything has been a really easy ... things at VA are working a lot better now (at least for me)

I don't have details on the VA let down.

 

[DinkyDau]

Both Badger and HERMET are where he should start. First with the Veterans Affairs office and if need be Hermet's suggested. They finally due to Trump have Veterans choice in place and I use them for Physical Therapy here in Ellijay...Sorry I just came on and tagged by alleycat thanks . He needs or someone needs to contact them NOW TODAY as this is Memorial weekend..Please Gunanddoglover keep us up today on his progress..
God bless our Brothers!

 

[DinkyDau]

Call 404-321-6111 The first prompted will be Crisis hot line..This will at least get their attention on mental conditions he is dealing with..Gods speed

 

[Alaskan]

If it is NOT Emergency or a Crisis, look into his local Marine Corps League for a fellow Marine for him to talk with and get some support. A few contacts below ( I am a member in Athens).

L/Cpl Lorenzo Tuggle #1412
Contact Name: David Ray
163 E May Street, Winder, GA 30680, USA
770-586-0706

Upper Chattahoochee #665
Contact Name: Romaine Brunson
1955 Delta Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501, USA
570-541-9138

Georgia Devil Dog #952
Contact Name: Lori Dashiell
415 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA
678-372-6045

Joseph Schmittou #1083
Contact Name: Doug Shover Email Contact: djshover14@gmail.com
1985 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605, USA
706-742-7963