Military veterans with service connected illnesses/injuries have trouble accessing Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals and clinics due to distance, expense of travel and, at times, stress related disorders. Southern Maryland  Battle Buddies (SMBB) is a non-partisan, veteran volunteer led, program dedicated to helping veterans of military service, their families and significant others heal.  Primarily through confidential peer support, informed advocacy and expert referral we will help veterans overcome barriers to health care, access work and educational opportunities and reintegrate into civilian society.  For more information visit http://www.battle-buddies.us/Contact.html or call the Battle Buddies Hotline (443)-975-5262.