Gengler recognized that there was a dire need for a really new approach when it came to dealing with the mental health needs of veterans, and in response he developed something truly innovative. Prevail Health is an unique initiative. Of all, the support community offered by Prevail Health is fully anonymous. Second, only one requirement to completing the treatment plans developed by Prevail Health is a Internet connection there’s no need to find transportation to a clinic outside of the home. With that said, this helps reduce the stigma associated with mental health treatment as it removes the risk of being identified or recognized outside of treatment.

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