Detroit VA Healthcare System
Detroit, MI
Phone: 313-576-3362
A new program that provides hope and renewal to relationships impacted by military service, deployments and war. It provides
a safe and healing environment for Veterans to renew and reconnect with their significant other through the teaching of communication skills. This program is supported by Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS) curriculum. PAIRS
is a research validated and educational approach to creating and sustaining positive relationships. Workshops are offered on
weekends and provide communication skills to enhance emotional intimacy and bonding within the relationship.

Veterans and civilian support staff who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan and are now returning to civilian life, tackling job or
career problems, or struggling with depression and anxiety, may find help through Eastern Michigan University’s free counseling
services. Services also can be extended to family members. Counseling is provided by advanced graduate students. Faculty, who
are licensed professional counselors and psychologists, will supervise all counseling. Phone: 734-487-4410.
Website: www.emich.edu

Oakland University graduate students also provide free counseling through the School of Education and Human Services Counseling Center in Pawley Hall at the Auburn Hills campus, 2200 Squirrel Road. Phone: 248-370-2633.
Website: www.oakland.edu