Renewal and resilience at Living Springs Published July 31, 2013 By Capt. Allison Ecung 514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST -- For military members the return from deployment should bring happiness and reunion with family and friends. Yet for many personnel who suffer from PTSD or depression, homecoming can exacerbate a stressful situation. Recently a new center opened offering a comprehensive range of services specifically for female veterans. Living Springs at Lourdes operates as a voluntary inpatient program that encourages renewal and resilience for service women, female veterans, spouses and female adult dependents. The facility incorporates clinical therapies with recreational components to facilitate the recovery process. For women who have depression, PTSD, substance dependence or trauma, Living Springs provides support to overcome with a wide range of behavioral health services. The spa environment of Lourdes reinforces patient treatment through meditation, stress reduction, fitness and pet therapy. Living Springs is located in a dedicated unit at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County that maintains a close relationship with the JBMDL community. This spring members of the 514th Medical Squadron and female airmen from around the wing had the opportunity to visit the recently opened Living Springs at Lourdes to find out more about this innovative center. "We will not only treat the mind but also the body and spirit", stated Joanne M. Gianndrea, Vice President of Military Affairs for Lourdes Living Springs. More information about Living Springs at Lourdes can be found at www.lourdeslivingsprings.com or by calling 609-835-3400.