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Here are Veterans sharing stories about their keys to recovery

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Care

September 3, 2026

September is National Recovery Month

Veterans open up about their keys to recovery

The path to recovery from addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges is not linear for every Veteran. Learn how other Veterans found a brighter way forward with help from VA.

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Graphic of a naloxone nasal spray device with a heartbeat line on a blue circular background.

Naloxone saves lives

Naloxone is a medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. VA provides this medication for free to keep on hand in an emergency.

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Older man exercising indoors, squatting on a purple mat with a laptop open and a green exercise ball in the background.

Telehealth therapy helps Veteran find healing

Air Force Veteran Gerry Pennington found it difficult to leave home for appointments while recovering from prostate removal surgery. He attended his appointments from home using VA’s TelePhysical Therapy services.

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Explore VA’s mental health apps

Mental health is important for everyone, and you don’t need to be facing a particular problem to look after yourself. VA offers mobile apps that can help.

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