Barrar seeking mental health solutions for vets
State Rep. Stephen Barrar
HARRISBURG — With the Pentagon reporting 150 confirmed and suspected suicides taking place among active duty troops in the Army in 2013, clearly additional and/or improved mental health services are needed for our men and women in uniform, and Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Services Committee, is seeking solutions.
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County finds homes for 102 homeless vets
Exceeds pledge as part of Decade to Doorways plan
WEST CHESTER — Chester County successfully fulfilled its plan to house 100 veterans in 100 days, with 102 veterans who were experiencing homelessness moving into permanent housing by June 27th.
The campaign, which began on March 17, supports federal strategic efforts to end homelessness among veterans by the end of 2015. Chester County agencies...
