From today's Des Moines Register
Veterans returning from Iraq with problems too serious for local help
Need for counseling after Iraq, Afghan service expected to rise
By KEVIN DOBBS
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
August 11, 2005
Many central Iowa soldiers have returned from combat in Iraq with health problems that Polk County veterans officials say they are not equipped to address."
Almost every single Iraq vet who walks into our office has some kind of serious problem, many with mental health problems. So we just have to refer them on," said David DeBolt, director of the Polk County Commission on Veteran Affairs . "We're here to help with basic needs - some rent money, help with the bills, prescriptions, transportation around town." http://tinyurl.com/7zdjp
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Veterans returning from Iraq with problems too serious for local help
Need for counseling after Iraq, Afghan service expected to rise
By KEVIN DOBBS
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
August 11, 2005
Many central Iowa soldiers have returned from combat in Iraq with health problems that Polk County veterans officials say they are not equipped to address."
Almost every single Iraq vet who walks into our office has some kind of serious problem, many with mental health problems. So we just have to refer them on," said David DeBolt, director of the Polk County Commission on Veteran Affairs . "We're here to help with basic needs - some rent money, help with the bills, prescriptions, transportation around town." http://tinyurl.com/7zdjp
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