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The Soldiers Project
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November 28, 2012
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I work for a non-profit with military/veteran and military/veteran family programming. The Soldiers Project has been instrumental in a grassroots effort to bridge the gap between service providers and those in need. I can't say enough about this organization; they organize relevant trainings, they're tireless in their efforts, and they provide free mental health counseling to OEF/OIF/OND veterans. This is THE example of a non-profit.
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Very Well
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
December 13, 2012
I'm a Veteran and volunteer for The Soldiers Project in New York. This is an incredible organization with very passionate people who have the experience in the Mental Health field to truly help us veterans out. I volunteer back when I was attending school and using my GI BIll and knew I wanted to get into the field of counseling to help my fellow veterans. Dr. Broder is an incredible lady, very passionate and honest and because of her leadership, this organization has flourished into such a great organization. I volunteered with The Soldiers Project by putting them on Facebook, I was the creator of their Facebook page. Once I shared the idea with Dr. Broder and the NY Chapter, they were ecstatic about it and they were so thankful to me for becoming a volunteer. As a Veteran Employment Counselor, I make sure to mention The Soldiers project to any Vets who request the help, and I really cannot be any happier to support this organization. So yes, as a Veteran, the Founder of a Non-Profit myself, a certified counselor and a Veterans Employment counselor, I highly recommend us Veterans of today take advantage of getting help from the members of The Soldiers Project. This is a group we can turn to for help if the VA is not what we want. To Dr. Broder and all members, continue to do this great work, us veterans need it. Thank You. -Steve
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A lot
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
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November 29, 2012
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Judith Broder and her team at The Soldiers Project do an amazing job! We are greatly impressed by their work and dedication to providing mental health services to those returning from war.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
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November 29, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
I am a second year doctoral student of clinical psychology. I am interested in serving the military community when I graduate, so I volunteered with The Soldiers Project to learn more about the needs of the community. I thoroughly enjoyed my time volunteering with them. It is clear that Hans and Chris are passionate and committed to serving veterans. The organization is so involved in the community and they do great work! For any service member, veteran or loved one that is looking for counseling or psychological services in the Chicagoland area (The Soldiers Project is also in other cities!), I highly recommend The Soldiers Project. All of their services are free and confidential. The clinicians are committed to working with their clients for as long as it takes. The clinicians also receive training about working with the military community, so they are familiar with some of the struggles and terminology common in the military. But most of all, everyone I met truly cared about veterans. My experience with them was so enriching!
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
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November 28, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
Soldiers Project has grown to be an essential and respected service in Chicago. The service is direct and broad in its scope. This makes it easy to accept and refer people, and allows us see people that other organizations (like the VA or Vet Centers) can not. This also allows us to fill a needs gap that would otherwise be neglected. For this reason, many people at the VA and other veteran organizations are very thankful to have us around.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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November 28, 2012
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Volunteering with The Soldier's Project, over the last year, has provided me with the privilege and opportunity of serving Iraqi and Afghanistan combat veterans and family members, as a "Clinician Volunteer" and the "Coordinator of the Speakers Bureau." As a Vietnam era veteran, retired Army Reserve Social Work Officer, retired Army Civilian Social Worker, and father of an Army veteran, I have observed the incredible price paid by our service members and their families over the last ten years, so that the rest of us can experience and enjoy the benefits of liberty. Over the last year, it has been my privilege to represent The Soldier's Project at various Veterans events in the area. I have not found any other groups providing "free" mental health services to Iraqi and/or Afghanistan combat veterans and their family members. I have experienced excellent training and support provided by The Soldier's Project, for its volunteers; and highly recommend it.
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A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
1 person found this review helpful
November 28, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
The Soldiers Project is a perfect example of what every non-profit should be. Their unique mission to provide free, confidential and completely unlimited mental health services, to not only OIF/OEF combat veterans, but their loved ones as well, is not the only thing that sets them apart. The trainings that they provide to their volunteers do more than provide education, they provide connections for this caring community of professionals. The Soldiers Project is an impartial yet powerful way that the civilian population can give to those who have sacrificed so much.
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Definitely
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 28, 2012
I first hear about The Soldiers Project on National Public Radio several years ago. Their work was told by the wife of a deployed soldier who was trying to raise her three children single handedly and continue to be supportive of her husband. The pressure of his deployment into harm’s way and the stress of raising three small children lead her to sleepless nights, high anxiety and an inability to focus on the everyday tasks of life. It was a volunteer clinician from The Soldiers Project who treated her and her children free of charge. This help was a very positive experience for her and her family. Hearing her story encouraged me to volunteer. This is my third year volunteering for The Soldiers Project. I can't say enough about all their good and generous work. Nancy D.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
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Life-changing
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 28, 2012
So worthwhile!! Every soldier should benefit from this wonderful service!
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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November 27, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
It's wonderful that there exists a group dedicated to helping people help themselves. Serving the military, who have served our country, seems like it would be a slam dunk, but few resources really exist for these dedicated individuals. These are people who have made a living being strong and now are reaching out for help. The Soldier's Project gives them the assistance they need to get on the road to health and does so in a way that lets the service people know that they are still valued and valuable.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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