On August 31, President Obama signed an executive order well-defined by its title: “Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members and Military Families.”

Soldiers who leave the military with an other-than-honorable discharge are often denied treatment benefits–even when the discharge is due to addiction, the very disease for which soldiers need treatment.

In May of 2011, Jericho Project became the first provider in 20 years to open a housing program in New York City dedicated solely to serving military veterans.

Staff and clients of the Phoenix House Delaware County Center were honored to host Congressman Chris Gibson for a recent visit of our facility and treatment services.

Staff and clients of the Phoenix House Brentwood Campus Military Services Program marched at the 66th Annual Memorial Day Parade in Forest Hills, New York.