Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ Veterans

We’ll discuss the mental health and physical health consequences of identity concealment related to the military’s discrimination policies, such as Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The presenters will also discuss their efforts to provide legal services to veterans discharged under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and to help them access Veterans Affairs disability benefits.

Presenters include:
– John Campbell, Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, and former Department of Defense Under Secretary for Warrior Care
– Evan Seamone, Veterans Legal Clinic of the Legal Services Center
– Lynn Girton, Veterans Legal Services

Lunch will be provided!

Sponsored by HLS Lambda, Armed Forces Association, National Security & Law Association, and the Veterans Legal Clinic of the Legal Services Center.