VIETNAM VET FINDS INNER PEACE VOALA 22 April, 2016 “It took me more than 15 years to realize I wasn’t in the jungle fighting the enemy,” says Veteran Michael Ortiz. But by then he was alienated from friends and family and addicted to drugs and alcohol. After Vietnam, Michael was placed in a mental hospital where he was heavily medicated to deal with the myriad issues he was suffering... STORY ARCHIVE October 2021 May 2021 February 2021 November 2020 June 2020 February 2019 February 2018 January 2018 April 2016 CATEGORIES Children & Families Events Housing & Shelter News Newsletter feed Partners Program Recovery & Re-entry SpotLight Uncategorized Veterans TAGS Battle Buddies Veterans Xavier Becerra GET HELP CAREERS DONATE Empowering Los Angeles since 1896. Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. Fair Housing Statement | USDA Non-Discrimination Policy | LA-OC Privacy Notice CONTACT 3600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1500 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 389-1500 | TDD: (213) 388-8280 info@voala.org Copyright © 2014-2021 Volunteers of America Los Angeles Sitemap | Privacy | Terms & Conditions English Spanish