Louisiana survey aims to identify challenges for military veterans, their families
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- A study to be conducted this year aims to pinpoint challenges that Louisiana's military veterans and their families face.
UL Lafayette's Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI) and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) partnered for the survey focusing on mental health, housing, employment, health care access, and family support. According to LDVA, findings will be used to improve existing services for veterans.
"This initiative is about more than identifying service gaps—it's about listening to veterans, elevating their voices, and designing solutions that reflect their real needs. Our goal is to ensure that every veteran and their family in Louisiana is seen, heard, and supported," LCHI Director Gabriela Wilson said.
Click here for more information about the unreleased survey and how to get involved.
According to USA Facts, Louisiana has the 28th highest veteran population in the U.S., with the largest group of veterans being those who served in Vietnam.