A Place to Heal: Virtue Recovery Center Stands with Veterans and Families Across the United States

Virtue Recovery Center in Las Vegas works with veterans, offering personalized care for PTSD, addiction, and mental health recovery.

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When military service ends, the journey home doesn’t always begin. For thousands of Veterans across the country, reintegrating into civilian life comes with battles no one sees — trauma, addiction, and a silence that cuts deeper than most realize. In a time when 17 Veterans a day die by suicide, some centers are turning that statistic into a mission. More than just treatment is needed— it’s about trust, community, and a second chance.

Importantly, when it comes to Veterans, cookie-cutter care won’t do it. A one-size-fits-all strategy for someone who’s been through combat, loss, or years of high-pressure service doesn't work. Centers like Virtue Recovery Center have spent years working shoulder-to-shoulder with the Veteran community — not just in Las Vegas, but across the country — to build something real.

Why Veteran Care Matters More Than Ever

The numbers don’t lie. In 2022 alone, 6,407 Veterans died by suicide. The leading cause of death for Veterans under 45? Suicide. Not cancer, not car accidents — suicide.

Take Rick Bowen — a former Marine who battled PTSD and severe insomnia. After being hospitalized for suicidal thoughts, he was denied a referral to a private rehab center. Shortly after, he took his own life. And sadly, stories like his aren’t rare. Veterans like Chris Dillahunty and Ryan Williams faced similar ends. What they needed wasn’t more bureaucracy — they needed someone to listen to them.

Creating a Safe Space — No Uniform Required

Something often overlooked is the fact that Veterans don’t just want to be “fixed.” They want to be seen. They want to be understood. At centers like Virtue Recovery, every program is designed with that simple truth in mind.

Veterans in Las Vegas, Houston, and Oregon locations can access a full range of services, including:

- PTSD and trauma-specific therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Substance abuse and relapse prevention programs
- Group sessions led by peers who’ve walked the same path
- Detox, stabilization, and long-term recovery planning

But beyond the treatment itself, there’s something deeper — the atmosphere. Veterans aren’t treated like statistics here. They’re treated like people who’ve carried more than their share of the burden.

Houston Roots, National Impact

Centers like those located in Houston offer another powerful hub for Veterans seeking support. There, just like in Las Vegas, the philosophy remains the same: personalized care, zero judgment, and relentless compassion.

Whether it’s learning how to handle triggers without alcohol, building new routines that don’t revolve around survival mode, or simply relearning how to ask for help — Veterans can find their footing by visiting some centers like Virtue Recovery. In just four short years, Virtue Recovery has helped more than 1,200 Veterans find that footing and ultimately, their way.

It’s Not Just About Recovery — It’s About Life

Families often ask, “Will they ever be the same again?” Here’s the honest answer: maybe not. But that’s not the goal. The goal is something better — helping Veterans become who they’re meant to be now. Recovery doesn’t mean returning to the past; it means stepping into a future that’s still worth fighting for.

Parents, spouses, kids — they’re all part of this journey. And when one Veteran heals, it echoes. Suddenly, the family dinners feel less tense. The nightmares don’t run the household. The weight lifts a little. Recovery isn’t just for the individual — it’s for everyone who loves them.

Veterans Deserve More Than Just “Thanks!”

A handshake and a salute aren’t enough anymore. Action is needed. As Rep. Mark Takano once said, “It will take all of us… to reduce Veteran suicide.” And Virtue Recovery Center is walking that talk.

By combining clinical excellence with emotional intelligence — and a whole lot of heart — something rare is created: a treatment center Veterans can trust.

For Those Reading This and In Need Of Help— Here’s Where to Start:

Veterans Crisis Line: Call (866) 271-9748, or visit VirtueRecoveryCenter.com

Media Contact:
Michael Banis
Phone: (866) 271-9748
Email: info@virtuerc.com
Website: https://www.virtuerecoverycenter.com/

This release contains sensitive content related to mental health and suicide. Know someone struggling? Please reach out to a professional or use the resources listed above.

About Virtue Recovery Center

Virtue Recovery Center operates as a nationally recognized network of treatment facilities that provides evidence-based, compassionate care for people facing substance use disorders and mental health conditions alongside trauma. Virtue Recovery achieves actionable treatment through a combination of clinical excellence and human-centered techniques, utilizing specialized programs for veterans, first responders, and underserved communities.

Our team includes experienced clinicians, licensed therapists, and peer support staff — many of whom have personal or professional ties to the military — creating an environment built on trust, dignity, and respect. With locations in Las Vegas, NV, Houston, TX, and across the country, Virtue Recovery Center is committed to walking alongside every individual on their journey to drug and alcohol recovery.

Because everyone deserves a chance to heal — and a place that believes they can.

Learn more at www.VirtueRecoveryCenter.com or call (866) 271-9748.

Michael Banis
Virtue Recovery Center
+1 866-271-9748
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