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If you suffer from PTSD, you know that life can be challenging. Sights, sounds and smells can all be triggers, and triggers cause flashbacks, stress, fatigue and depression. PTSD sufferers often become socially isolated, which only complicates the issue. Now that it’s spring and the weather is turning warmer, get outdoors. Enjoy the sunshine! Elevate […]

If you or a loved one is a veteran in need of services to pay for education, housing, healthcare, and more, you will be pleased to find out that there are various programs that exist to assist not only veterans of the military, but veterans who also are of a certain age, disability, sexual orientation, […]

Leaving your career in the military can be intimidating under the best circumstances. Transitioning to civilian life requires some planning on your part. The question is how to parlay your experience in your military career to your post military career. If you haven’t received a degree before you went into the military, you may need […]

Whether you are done with your years in the military, or you suddenly had a change of heart and want to lead a civil life outside the military, becoming a veteran entrepreneur is a great venture that one can plunge into. There is a different kind of fulfilment that running your own business brings, exactly […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects many people, but not all symptoms are well-recognized. PTSD and memory loss are not often put together, but they are most definitely linked. Forgetting why you walked into a room, asking the same question multiple times or forgetting where you put your keys are all examples of the short-term memory […]

We are pleased to announce that we acquired the property at 84 Antietam Street (formerly 4 Antietam Street) Devens, MA as the future home of Clear Path for Veterans New England. The 21,000 square foot building will be renovated to accommodate an onsite dog training facility, industrial kitchen and dining area, peer to peer mentoring […]

The day has finally arrived: you have your DD-214 in hand and you’re headed home for good. As anyone who’s ever mustered out will tell you though, that’s just the beginning to live after military service in the civilian world. Most veterans struggle with finding the connections between their life before service and after it. […]

Clear Path for Veterans New England is thrilled to celebrate the recognition of Scott Bulger as a 2018 recipient of the Myra Kraft MVP award for volunteerism. He truly symbolizes selfless service and the giving spirit embodied in the Myra Kraft foundation award. We feel privileged to be part of the effort to honor Myra […]

We are humbled by the generosity of the many people who responded to our request for financial help in obtaining kitchen equipment and other furniture. With the support we received we were able to acquire the equipment and have it professionally cleaned and moved. Taking advantage of this opportunity gives us a big head start […]

Many veterans return from their service with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms range from panic attacks to nightmares and can lead to feelings of depression and isolation. A variety of PTSD treatments are available, but recent studies have found service dogs can help veterans cope and work through their mental health issues. The Role of […]