Despite numbers, rural vets lack attention, resources - Do you live in the sticks? Is this an issue for you?

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Thu, 21 May 2015 09:54:33 -0400

Jon Dieter, director of community services at Washington Longview Housing Authority, said recent national efforts to solve veterans' homelessness have led to a bounty of new housing resource partners in his state. But when officials tried to expand those efforts from cities to rural regions, the available partners suddenly disappeared.

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/benefits/veterans/2015/05/20/rural-veterans-report/27649821/

Despite numbers, rural vets lack attention, resources

Advocates worry vets in remote areas aren't getting help they need because of a lack of knowledge of their challenges.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 21 at 2015 9:58 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Thu, 21 May 2015 09:58:12 -0400

This is not an issue for me now, but my wife and I are moving back to Wisconsin next year so this is becoming a concern to me. Thanks for posting SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S..

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 21 at 2015 1:05 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Thu, 21 May 2015 13:05:13 -0400

I think the answer would have to be yes...when you are moving from Iowa to something LESS urban, I think 'sticks' might apply? Lots of people in camouflage, brothers dating sisters, and missing teeth? Just joking NW Arkansas, I have not looked close enough to see if you have any teeth...missing or otherwise.

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 21 at 2015 11:35 PM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 21 May 2015 23:35:02 -0400

So what they're saying is "We'll take care of our homeless veterans who lack medical care, but only if it's on our terms. Not theirs." Way to go VA.