'Veterans in Recovery'

The public is invited to a Wednesday, Oct. 29, free presentation to hear the stories of military veterans who faced drug and alcohol problems and found a different way to live their lives. "Veterans in Recovery," is 6 to 8 p.m. at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. It is organized by: the Lake-McHenry Veterans and Family Services program at the Lake County Health Department; Nicasa, which provides substance abuse prevention and treatment; and the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission, which provides emergency assistance to veterans and their families. There are approximately 40,000 veterans in Lake County, and 20 percent to 25 percent struggle with mental health issues. Veterans are often reluctant to seek help on issues ranging from job and benefit issues to emotional stress caused by deployment, reintegration, and family issues. For information, visit: http://lmvfs.org/.