Journalist
(Connecticut)
Reporter at WNPR, CT.
Links: @mccarthy_peggy | (Current as of: SELECT DATE)
Hartford Courant
March 27, 2018
A new federal law will allow hundreds of Connecticut veterans with “bad paper” discharges to be eligible for long-term mental health care for the first time, and thus reduce their suicide risk.
News Story
Hartford Courant
December 5, 2017
Veterans’ mental health and housing improved when they accessed free legal services in a Veterans Affairs facility, according to a study of veterans in Connecticut and New York City.
News Story
New Haven Register
November 16, 2016
Frustrated by Pentagon efforts, Connecticut groups that work with veterans have informed some 1,500 veterans that they can apply for upgrades of “bad paper” military discharge statuses if they have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
News Story
WNPR (Hartford, CT)
July 19, 2016
Cruz was one of some 20,000 sexual assault victims in the military in 2014.
Reporter at WNPR, CT.
Links: @mccarthy_peggy | (Current as of: SELECT DATE)
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News StoryVeterans With ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Now Eligible For Mental Health Services
Peggy McCarthyHartford Courant
March 27, 2018
A new federal law will allow hundreds of Connecticut veterans with “bad paper” discharges to be eligible for long-term mental health care for the first time, and thus reduce their suicide risk.
News Story
Study: Integrating Legal Aid With Medical Care Improves Veterans’ Lives
Peggy McCarthyHartford Courant
December 5, 2017
Veterans’ mental health and housing improved when they accessed free legal services in a Veterans Affairs facility, according to a study of veterans in Connecticut and New York City.
News Story
Connecticut groups to help PTSD vets upgrade ‘bad paper’ discharges
Peggy McCarthyNew Haven Register
November 16, 2016
Frustrated by Pentagon efforts, Connecticut groups that work with veterans have informed some 1,500 veterans that they can apply for upgrades of “bad paper” military discharge statuses if they have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
News Story
Hamden, Connecticut Military Sex Assault Survivor Fights Discharge Status
Peggy McCarthyWNPR (Hartford, CT)
July 19, 2016
Cruz was one of some 20,000 sexual assault victims in the military in 2014.
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