The Highground holds a monthly peer support group for not only Veterans who are managing post-traumatic stress (PTS), but also for the family and loved ones of Veterans with PTS.

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Even though Vietnam Veteran Nurse Sarah Blum was only at The Highground for four days, she was able to help Veterans from across the region in ways that will last a long time, perhaps a lifetime.

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The Highground is set to host a special presentation by Vietnam Veteran Nurse, Therapist and Author Sarah Blum on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 5:30pm. The presentation is open to the general public with RSVPs appreciated. Continue reading →

The next Family PTS Support Group will meet at The Highground on Sunday, July 17 at 2pm. Veterans, families and the public are invited to attend the gathering to obtain resources and more information on post-traumatic stress (PTS).

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The Highground will host another Family PTS Support Group Meeting on Sunday, June 26 at 2pm. Families, Veterans and the public are invited to attend the gathering to obtain resources and information about the prevention of Veteran suicide and de-stigmatizing post-traumatic stress (PTS). Continue reading →

The Highground, the Willard Well and several supporters, including musician Victoria Shoemaker (of “Virginia Steel”), are offering military Veterans the opportunity to learn how to play acoustic guitar. The program is designed to help them gain skills to  Continue reading →

The Highground was able to treat Veterans to a day of ice fishing, snowshoeing and a Veterans Workshop by The Heartbeat Center for Writing, Literacy and the Arts during the First Annual Winter Veterans Retreat on Saturday, Feb 5.

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