The need for identifying individuals that are struggling with PTSD and or TBI has never been greater.

Please answer these few questions and consider if you are experiencing these symptoms:

In your life, have you ever had any experience that was so frightening, horrible or upsetting that, in the past month you:

•Have had nightmares about the experience or thought about it when you did not want to?

•Tried hard not to think about the experience or avoided situations that reminded you of it?

•Were constantly on guard, watchful or easily startled?

•Felt numb or detached from others, activities or your surroundings?

Current research recommends that if you answered “yes” to any three items, you should seek more information from a mental health care provider. A positive screen does not mean that you have PTSD. Only a qualified mental health care practitioner, such as a clinician or psychologist, can diagnose you with PTSD.

Six Week Session for Veterans, Military and Families-Stan Batemon is facilitating our next PTSD/TBI group meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 at Celebrations.  Separate meeting for spouses and childcare provided.  Call Lakeside Hospice/Behavioral Services for more information 205-884-1111.

20th-Veterans Cornerstone Café’ at Eden Westside Baptist Church

A special fellowship for all Veterans and Military Persons to come together and share time discussing issues for their families and each other.  Come join us.  (Light refreshments) Hosted by: Lakeside Behavioral Services, Ala. Head Injury Foundation and Always There in Home Care.  Call Teresa Carden @ 205-884-1111 for more info.

13th and 27th- Operation Battle “C”- Cancer in Veterans and current Military is an issue that is ignored many times.  Lakeside Hospice is hosting this group meeting to discuss cancer in these individuals and assist with resources for their needs.  (Light refreshments)  Contact Bro. Bill Pruitt 205-884-1111 for more info.

VFW of Pell City meets the 1st Tuesday of every  month at 7:00 p.m. at the Pell City Recreational Hall

AMVETS meets the last Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Pell City Recreation Hall

DAV Chapter 27 meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Pell City Recreation Hall

VFW Post 6652 meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Ragland VFW Hall on Hwy 144E

American Legion Post 109 meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Pell City Recreation Hall

American Legion Post 170 Veterans/and Ladies Auxiliary meets the 2nd Sunday of every month at 1:00 p.m. (lunch available) at Legion Town in Steele contact Dot Burke 205-338-3813.