Meet Our Hero of the Month: Medical Retired Sergeant Michelle
Michelle is a Medical Retired Sergeant who served as a 19-D Cavalry Scout, Recon, 19-K Tanker, and Armor in the U.S. Army. As a disabled female veteran, she finds crucial Read More …
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is under way! We hope to see you at one of our events. QPR registration is here: https://tinyurl.com/ButlerQPR
Weekly Women’s Support Group Meeting Update
Reminder- the weekly women’s group this Tuesday 8/13/24 and next Tuesday 8/20/24 will be cancelled due to the facilitator being in training. Weekly women’s group will resume on 8/27/24. Read More …
Robin’s Home in Butler County pivots conversation around addiction recovery, women veterans
From Butler Eagle article: As a veteran and advocate for addiction recovery, Mary Chitwood, founder and director of Robin’s Home, gives back to other women veterans in Pennsylvania. In the process, she challenges misconceptions about veterans and addiction recovery. Read More …
Why Peer Support is Important for Women Veterans
Based upon the fundamental principles of recovery, Peer Support Services (PSS) are specialized therapeutic interactions conducted by self-identified current or former consumers of behavioral health services who are trained and certified to offer support and assistance in helping others in their recovery and community-integration process. Peer support is intended to inspire hope in individuals that recovery is not only possible, but probable. Read More …
Robin’s Home Launches Groundbreaking Certified Peer Specialist Program for Women Veterans
Butler, PA, January 3, 2024 — Robin’s Home, a leading organization dedicated to supporting women veterans, proudly announces the launch of its new Certified Peer Specialist Program tailored for women veterans. This initiative aims to provide specialized assistance to women veterans residing in the counties under the VA Butler Healthcare umbrella. Read More …