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Service Dogs transform Veteran lives at K9s For Warriors

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K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of trained Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma.

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How one woman veteran found her saving grace through her service dog Bobbi

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Women are becoming the fastest-growing demographic of the veteran population and are struggling to find the resources they need to deal with the invisible wounds of PTSD.

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‘Certain times of year just hit you harder’: Helping veterans with PTSD during the holidays

Read full article: ‘Certain times of year just hit you harder’: Helping veterans with PTSD during the holidays

The holiday season can trigger feelings of anxiety, depression, and helplessness for military veterans coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. Family members, friends, neighbors, and caregivers are encouraged to be supportive.

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SnapJAX Stories: Photography becomes therapy for local man

Read full article: SnapJAX Stories: Photography becomes therapy for local man

It was a photo on SnapJAX of a woman sitting in the intricate branches of a coral tree that got my attention. I talked with the man behind the picture and found out he has quite the story himself.

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Meet the trapper who removed a 10-foot alligator from a Jacksonville elementary school

Read full article: Meet the trapper who removed a 10-foot alligator from a Jacksonville elementary school

Dragich discussed with News4JAX how he uses the attention from his trapper videos to help his nonprofit “Project Savior Outdoors” to fight PTSD and veteran suicide.

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Fireworks can trigger combat veterans with PTSD

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People across Northeast Florida are getting ready to shoot off fireworks in celebration of the Fourth of July. For military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, they can be triggering.

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St. Augustine Beach sand art workshop helps veterans cope with stress, PTSD

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Local artists are helping veterans who are dealing with PTSD.

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FOAR from Home: Rowing 3k for Veterans

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4 Veterans from the representing each military branch have joined forces to fight Veteran PTSD and suicide by rowing across the Atlantic. Thanks to contributions from their Amelia Island / Fernandina community and more from across the country, they have raised over $500,000. They leave Nov. 26th to quarantine and prep for the Dec. 12th event. They will still be accepting donations at www.foarfromhome.com until March.

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Remembering 9/11: The role Florida played in investigating the attacks

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Saturday marks 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It was a day that saw the State Capitol shut down and tourism come to a screeching halt. Florida played a central role in the ensuing investigation.

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State sending mental wellness teams to Sunrise after condo collapse

Read full article: State sending mental wellness teams to Sunrise after condo collapse

State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said two peer team members will be assigned to each unit.

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Gold Star widow working to help veterans fighting PTSD

Read full article: Gold Star widow working to help veterans fighting PTSD

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Gold Star widow Cella Logan is using her husband's life to help other veterans struggling with PTSD. She wants other families to know they're not alone and there are resources available to help them cope with PTSD, including the new Fire Watch Program Duval County is participating in. Daniel Logan, in August 2017. Cella said she is continuing the effort he started to help veterans affected with PTSD by working with groups like The Travis Manion Foundation and The Wounded Warrior Project. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Firefighter PTSD

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can affect firefighters---News4Jax Reporter Ashley Spicer found out the ways they deal with PTSD can vary. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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K9s for Warriors hopes expansion will shorten wait time for veterans

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - K9s for Warriors is expanding with the hope of shortening the time veterans spend on its waitlist. The K9s for Warriors' headquarters in Nocatee is only a few miles away. Brett Simon, president and co-founder of K9s for Warriors, told News4Jax on Thursday that the expansion will help save lives of veterans. With the upcoming expansion, the organization will be able to serve even more veterans suffering with PTSD, traumatic brain injury or military sexual trauma. Once complete, the new campus will add about 60 jobs in St. Johns County.

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Decision to move FSU-Boise State game poses logistical challenges

Read full article: Decision to move FSU-Boise State game poses logistical challenges

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The decision to move Saturdays Florida State University game from Jacksonville to Tallahassee in advance of Hurricane Dorians landfall has posed logistical challenges for both the university and the state's capital. The last-minute decision to swap venues for the Seminoles' game against Boise State University was a huge task for the team. On Friday afternoon, less than a day out, the team was ready and a few RVs had already reserved spots. That's about on par with ticket sales when the game was scheduled in Jacksonville. People looking for lodging in Tallahassee, either to escape the storm or attend the game, can go to visittallahassee.com to check hotel availability.

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Battling chronic illness, Navy veteran finds joy in art

Read full article: Battling chronic illness, Navy veteran finds joy in art

U.S. Navy veteran, wife and mother says after she left her 20-year military career behind, she not only struggled with PTSD, but also battled cancer, chronic pain and depression. This U.S. Navy veteran, wife and mother says after she left her 20-year military career behind, she not only struggled with PTSD, but also battled cancer, chronic pain and depression. But with chronic pain in her legs and arms, traditional painting wasn't an option. She discovered a technique called "pour painting," where an artist mixes up colors and a painting medium in a cup and then pours it onto a canvas. Nelsen is working with the ViBe District and MOCA on an event called "The People's Pour" scheduled for October 10.

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