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Contact - Vet Center And VA - January 25, 2024 by Connect FM

Host: Braydon Geat Guest: Dr Adam Francis

U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Ruth Moore is an Integrative Health Practitioner in Functional Medicine in Ellsworth, Maine. She is trauma-response expert who treats stress-based health conditions and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine. She is also a published author, neuroscientist and clinical aromatherapist who has testified before Congress and played a role in creating health policy that helps her fellow veterans get access to appropriate healthcare from VA. Dr. Moore shares her own journey from experiencing MST, surviving suicide and homelessness to receiving her doctorate and the work she does now to help veterans in crisis. Special Guest: Dr. Ruth Moore.

IN THE NEWS Suicide surges among soldiers not inherently tied to wars, according to a study published in the May issue of Psychiatry Research. THIS WEEK'S GUEST VA Vet Centers Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher joins us to talk about the services provided by Vet Centers, scholarship opportunities available through the Vet Center Scholarship program, and future growth and expansion of Vet Centers across the nation. RAPID FIRE American Legion Removes Confederate Flag After Vet's Query Legionnaires warned to not download unauthorized My Legion app  Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day Special Guest: Mike Fisher.

IN THE NEWS A “Stars & Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience. RAPID FIRE Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick' should win the Oscar for Best Picture Special Guest: Brianna Renner.

After earning his masters in psychiatric social work and completing basic training, Shad Meshad worked at Fort Leavenworth Military Prison as a mental health officer. Most of the prisoners were Vietnam veterans, and he provided them with treatment and a means to reintegrate into society. After hearing the stories of veterans at Fort Leavenworth, Meshad decided he had to serve himself. He volunteered to serve in a KO team, which were the first psychiatric teams in American warfare. For five years, Captain Meshad was flown all around Vietnam to help evaluate and assist soldiers dealing with mental health issues. When he returned home, Meshad founded and directed the Vietnam Veterans Re-Socialization Unit at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, California. It was his job to reshape the VA in a way that better served Vietnam vets. It was during this time that CPT Meshad would become one of the first people to study the disorder now known as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).  In 1979, Meshad founded the Vet Center Outreach Program, which created satellite centers that provide social and psychological services to any Veteran in order to help them transition back into civilian life.   Now, Meshad is the president of the National Veterans Foundation, which he founded in 1985. The NVF helps veterans that are unable to reach a Vet Center with financial problems, mental health issues, VA benefits, employment, housing, and more.  To learn more about Captain Shad Meshad, check out his memoir, Captain for Dark Mornings. You can also watch a short documentary about his work after Vietnam titled The Mad Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning, this episode mentions violence, racism, sex, and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. After earning his masters in psychiatric social work and completing basic training, Shad Meshad worked at Fort Leavenworth Military Prison as a mental health officer. Most of the prisoners were Vietnam veterans, and he provided them with treatment and a means to reintegrate into society. Meshad heard countless stories of Vietnam from the vets there, and decided he had to serve himself. He volunteered to serve in a KO team, which were the first psychiatric teams in American warfare. For five years, Captain Meshad was flown all around Vietnam to help evaluate and assist soldiers dealing with mental health issues. When he returned home, Meshad founded and directed the Vietnam Veterans Re-Socialization Unit at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, California. It was his job to reshape the VA in a way that better served Vietnam vets. It was during this time that CPT Meshad would become one of the first people to study the disorder now known as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).  In 1979, Meshad founded the Vet Center Outreach Program, which created satellite centers that provide social and psychological services to any Veteran in order to help them transition back into civilian life.   Now, Meshad is the president of the National Veterans Foundation, which he founded in 1985. The NVF helps veterans that are unable to reach a Vet Center with financial problems, mental health issues, VA benefits, employment, housing, and more.  To learn more about Captain Shad Meshad, check out his memoir, Captain for Dark Mornings. You can also watch a short documentary about his work after Vietnam titled The Mad Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broken Promises ~ Compromised Mental Health Care, Counselor Burnout & Retaliation at VAOur Veterans are not numbers! Suzi is joined by Ted Blickwedel, Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, about compromised mental health care and counsel burnout in VA Vet Centers. Ted's journey from clinical social worker employed by the VA to today has been quite a road of discovery, hardship and disappointment in the VA system. Ted's expectation of quality care for his fellow men and women of service who need the support and mental health care from the VA was and is one top tier. Ted experienced first hand the lack of support as a clinician, lack of quality care for his patients and sadly the retaliation of speaking up about the injustice to both veterans needing help and those providing the help. Ted's BioRetired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and combat veteran who became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker after he retired from the military. He worked as a counselor at the VA VET Center in Warwick, RI from 2009 to 2018 where he provided mental health care for fellow veterans. In 2017, during his tenure at the VET Center, he began to ‘speak truth to power' in an effort to have VA VET Center Management revise their clinical productivity policies that were harmful to counselors and compromising quality care for veterans. His subsequent whistleblowing campaign came at great price, personally, professionally, financially and health wise. He is currently urging the United States Congress to pass legislation that has been introduced to the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees, as a result of a federal GAO investigation he helped instigate which substantiated his allegations.  This legislation will protect the quality of services to our veterans and their families, as well as safeguard the welfare of counselors who care for them at over 300 VET Centers nationwide. Blickwedel's crusade to rectify compromised mental health care and counselor well-being within the VA VET Center program has been featured on NBC and NPR, to include the Military Times, other publications and local news broadcasts.Energy Psychology (EP)Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP)www.energypsych.orgveterans.energypsych.orghttps://www.vabreakingpromises.com/Senate: S. 1944 - Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast's theme song “Bee Your Best Self”Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story.vetsandplayers.orgwildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.comInterested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.comFollow us on our socialsYouTube @cominghomewellbehindtheserviceInstagram @cominghomewell_btsFacebook at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Coming Home WellTwitter @ComingHomeWellThank you for listening!

Bryan Doe from the Springfield Vet Center shares with us all the programs and services available to Veterans and their families. 

Today we're thrilled to speak with Justyn Charon of the Providence Vet Center! Justyn runs the outreach program there, and Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that help make a successful transition from military to civilian life, or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Find out more at: https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ https://rielderinfo.com/

Vet Center Inspection Program:The VA Office of Inspector General Vet Center Inspection Program (VCIP) provides a focused evaluation of aspects of the quality of care delivered at vet centers. Vet centers are community-based clinics that provide a wide range of psychosocial services to clients, including eligible veterans, active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and their families, to support a successful transition from military to civilian life. VCIP inspections are one element of the OIG's oversight to ensure that the nation's veterans receive high-quality and timely Veterans Health Administration services. The inspection covers key clinical and administrative processes associated with promoting quality care. The OIG selects and evaluates specific areas of focus each year. Related Reports:Vet Center Inspection of Pacific District 5 Zone 2 and Selected Vet CentersVet Center Inspection of Continental District 4 Zone 1 and Selected Vet CentersVet Center Inspection of Southeast District 2 Zone 2 and Selected Vet CentersVet Center Inspection of Continental District 4 Zone 2 and Selected Vet CentersVet Center Inspection of Pacific District 5 Zone 1 and Selected Vet Centers

1. Have you heard of New Haven Vet Center? They offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Gabe Kautzner with the Vet Center shares all the details. ((00:10)) 2. The governor announced millions of dollars to be invested in the nursing industry in Connecticut. Marcia Proto of the CT Center for Nursing Workforce breaks down what the money will do. ((16:42)) 3. We tackled vaping dangers among teens ahead of the return to school. We spoke with Matt Meyers, who is the President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. ((29:00)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

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Deficiencies in Inpatient Mental Health Care Coordination and Processes Prior to a Patient's Death by Suicide at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, Missouri The VA OIG conducted a healthcare inspection to determine the validity of an allegation regarding a patient's mental health care at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital (facility) in Columbia, Missouri, prior to death by suicide. The OIG reviewed the patient's mental health care coordination, discharge planning, suicide risk screening and evaluation, administrative actions, and Mental Health Treatment Coordinator (MHTC) assignment. The OIG substantiated that the patient died by suicide within three days of discharge from the facility's Inpatient Mental Health Unit. The OIG also substantiated that an inpatient psychiatry resident initiated antidepressant medication, and a registered nurse provided discharge instructions that included suicide prevention materials, consistent with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidance. Inpatient staff did not include Columbia Vet Center staff in discharge planning and failed to complete the VHA-required comprehensive suicide risk evaluation prior to the patient's discharge, which may have contributed to missed information to adequately establish acute and chronic suicide risk factors and a risk mitigation plan. Facility leaders did not establish an MHTC policy and staff did not assign the patient's MHTC while awaiting transfer to another level of care. Staff failed to comprehensively report a positive suicide risk screening result in an issue brief related to the patient's death, and facility leaders, in part based on the issue brief, did not make an institutional disclosure to the patient's next of kin. Veterans Integrated Service Network and National Center for Patient Safety leaders did not have knowledge of a memorandum of understanding that required Vet Center representation for shared patients during VHA root cause analyses. The OIG made one recommendation to the Under Secretary for Health and six recommendations to the Facility Director.

(Part 2) There are a myriad of ways that veterans find solace after service. Many are surprised to learn how prevalent the arts are in the veteran community, and how effective visual art and creative writing can be in helping a veteran to express him/herself.From www.artsforallwi.org :"ARTS for ALL Wisconsin's Veterans Arts Studios were formed in partnership with Vet Centers in Wisconsin to engage veterans with disabilities in art making experiences. Veterans programs are free, and expanding to welcome veterans with disabilities from the public as well as Vet Center clients."Questions? Comments? Continue the discussion by requesting access to our exclusive WVF Facebook Group.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wisconsin Veterans Forward is brought to you by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization that serves veterans and military families by supporting veteran owned and veteran-friendly businesses throughout the state. On behalf of our members, we serve as an advocate for Wisconsin's veteran business community and promote economic opportunity for military veterans, military families, and veteran-friendly businesses.Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/Wivetschamber Intro & Outro Themes: Barry Dallas - I'm Gone (https://uppbeat.io/t/barry-dallas/im-gone)Noise Cake - Light It Up (https://uppbeat.io/t/noise-cake/light-it-up)

(Part 1) There are a myriad of ways that veterans find solace after service. Many are surprised to learn how prevalent the arts are in the veteran community, and how effective visual art and creative writing can be in helping a veteran to express him/herself.From www.artsforallwi.org :"ARTS for ALL Wisconsin's Veterans Arts Studios were formed in partnership with Vet Centers in Wisconsin to engage veterans with disabilities in art making experiences. Veterans programs are free, and expanding to welcome veterans with disabilities from the public as well as Vet Center clients."Questions? Comments? Continue the discussion by requesting access to our exclusive WVF Facebook Group.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wisconsin Veterans Forward is brought to you by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization that serves veterans and military families by supporting veteran owned and veteran-friendly businesses throughout the state. On behalf of our members, we serve as an advocate for Wisconsin's veteran business community and promote economic opportunity for military veterans, military families, and veteran-friendly businesses.Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/Wivetschamber Intro & Outro Themes: Barry Dallas - I'm Gone (https://uppbeat.io/t/barry-dallas/im-gone)Noise Cake - Light It Up (https://uppbeat.io/t/noise-cake/light-it-up)

In this episode of Veteran Oversight Now, Dr. Julie Kroviak, deputy assistant inspector general for healthcare inspections, discusses her journey from medical student to VA doctor to leading teams conducting oversight of VHA. She introduces the new vet center inspection program, detailing how the VA OIG will inspect roughly 300 vet centers over the next few years. This month's episode concludes with the VA OIG's highlights for January 2022. Dr. Kroviak on areas of focus for vet center inspections:“Leadership will be a story that we tell in every single report we write from now on. We're looking at leadership in local and regional levels for each vet center that we visit. Importantly, we're looking for their internal quality reviews. You know care is being provided, and we need to know that there is appropriate oversight and intervention and when issues are found that plans are in place to remediate.”The VA OIG has published five vet center inspection reports since the program was launched:Pacific District 5 Zone 1 and four selected vet centers in Bellingham, WA; Tacoma, WA; Bend, OR; and Wasilla, AK, 9/30/21Continental District 4 Zone 2 and four selected vet centers in Alexandria, LA; Houston Southwest, TX; Laredo, TX; and Mesquite, TX, 9/30/21Southeast District 2 Zone 2 and four selected vet centers in Clearwater, FL;  Ocala, FL; Sarasota, FL; and Ponce, Puerto Rico, 9/30/21Continental District 4 Zone 1 and four selected vet centers in Casper, WY; Denver, CO; El Paso, TX; and Midland, TX, 12/2/21Pacific District 5 Zone 2 and four selected vet centers in Fresno, CA; High Desert, CA; Santa Cruz County, CA; and Honolulu, HI, 12/20/21

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Roger Johnston Jr. Roger is a retired infantry man and operator with the 82nd Airborne and 19th Special Forces, respectively. He is a licensed clinical therapist with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Maui and the director of the Vet Center. Roger has been applying Stoicism for the last 20 years, applying it to therapy for 10 years, and teaching a therapy group for combat vets based on Stoic principles for 8 years. Roger and I spoke about good starting points with the philosophy, his experience using then working at the Vet Center, and the value of community. I enjoyed the talk and think he has a lot of valuable insights into the post-service life.

Jeff and Ashley are joined by Virginia Cruse, a licensed professional and nationally certified counselor specializing in military issues and combat-related trauma. Virginia shares her personal path to becoming a therapist and her quest to explain PTSD to service members in a way that makes sense. Virginia also talks about how American Legion members and posts can help veterans struggling with PTSD. Special Guest: Virginia Cruse.

Ep. 1731 Dee Hinders, Ackley Vet Center by Radio on the Go

Approximately four months have passed since the Afghanistan withdrawal. Since then, Veterans across the country have grappled with figuring out what it means to them. For some Veterans, these last four months could have felt like a painful slog. For others, it could have felt like a chaotic blur that whizzed right on by.We know that every Veteran will process the withdrawal from Afghanistan differently.This episode of Borne the Battle features four intrepid Afghanistan Veterans who discuss how they processed their own emotions as the Afghanistan withdrawal unfolded while reflecting on their service. The four Veterans are: Marine Veteran Stephen Kupryk served two tours in Afghanistan and now wrestles professionally under the name Steve Maclin. Air Force Veteran Amanda Huffman served in Afghanistan as a civil engineer before transitioning out of the military. She now hosts her own podcast addressing real issues women face while in the military, called Women of the Military Podcast. Marine Veteran Daniel Sharp served 11 years in the military and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He now runs his own media company to bring laughter to troops worldwide, and hosts his own podcast named The Smoke Pit. Marine Veteran Zachary Bell served two tours to Afghanistan and now dedicates a substantial part of his life assisting service members, Veterans, first responders and their families with his project, Veteran With A Sign. During and after the withdrawal, Kupryk thought about what he would have done differently. Huffman experienced the withdrawal with a therapist by her side. Sharp thought about the war in Afghanistan within its broader historical context, while Bell coped by using humor.In the end, no Veteran should ever have to feel alone. If this Borne the Battle roundtable resonated with you, please consider parsing through your own experience with fellow Veterans. To learn more about group counseling services, talk to a representative at your local Vet Center.Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:Air Force Veteran Jamie Fox Additional Links:If you are a Veteran in crisis and need Veteran-oriented help, contact: 1-800-273-8255. Check out VA's four-part series on how Afghanistan Veterans can get help through VA with the following links: How Afghanistan Veterans can reconcile their service How Afghanistan Veterans can learn from Vietnam Veterans How spouses, caregivers can support Veterans with PTSD Resources for PTSD VA and Indian Health Service broaden scope to serve American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans  VA statement on GPO printing and mailing delay VA advances Electronic Health Record Modernization program For Veterans who need assistance due to the Afghanistan withdrawal, consider calling The Independence Fund call center

Host: Vickie Becoat Guests: Michele Mummert, Jennifer Costiloe Air date: Nov 15, 2021

Skimpy deals with the horrors of being blind inside the base hospital, Pally, Tommy and the others pay Mills a visit and go looking for Skimpy. The 530th Squadron is assigned a new commander, The Boss, Jack, Andy and Rosie all receive good news. The Boss and Jack discover something horrifying, and Leslie informs the men on some soul crushing news that effects every airmen.  If you are a veteran who is struggling with returning home, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Etc, we love you! Please seek help! You're not alone! https://www.hfotusa.org/top-ptsd-resources-for-military-veterans/1. VA Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Press 12. National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(800)273-8255 Combat Call Center (877)WAR-VETS 3. VA Vet Center Program Vet Centers offer a wide range of services to Veterans and their families at 300 community-based Vet Center locations.4. PTSD Foundation of America Veteran Line: (877)717-PTSD (7873) Office: (832)912-4429 5. Home Base Program-Clinical Intensive Care Program (National/Regional) 617-724-52026. Lone Survivor Foundation: (832)581-35927. Operation Mend-Intensive Treatment Program:8. USA Cares: Combat Injured Program (800) 773-03879. Military One Source: Military OneSource is a 24/7 connection to information, answers, and support to help Veterans reach their goals, overcome challenges, and thrive. 10. Real Warriors: The Real Warriors Campaign promotes a culture of support for psychological healthy by encouraging the military community to reach out for help whether coping with the daily stressors of military life, or concerns like depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder.11. Boulder Crest Foundation's Warrior PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Healing Heroes) is delivered once a month at Boulder Crest's locations in Arizona (Boulder Crest Arizona), Virginia (Boulder Crest Virginia), and the Boulder Crest Mobile Training Team, and monthly by Boulder Crest's partners in Florida, Georgia, Maine, South Carolina, and Arkansas.Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information by clicking here!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snafupodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snafupodIf you'd like to donate to the Podcast and help support us, please visit https://www.patreon.com/snafupod and you'll get bonus content every week. Support the show

Summary:Suicide among our military's veterans is 1.5 times the national average for civilians, increased from previous years according to statistics. Listen in as Amy Rodrigues (Clinical Psychologist) and Mary Ellen Kesel (Clinical Social Worker) offer insight on this topic. September is Suicide Prevention Month and our guests provide resources available as well as suggestions for identifying someone who may be in need of assistance.Episode Notes:Vet Centers are small, non-medical, counseling centers conveniently located in your community. They're staffed by highly trained counselors and team members dedicated to seeing you through the challenges that come with managing life during and after the military. You do not have to be enrolled in VA Health Care to receive readjustment counseling services at a Vet Center. Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.com Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve Resources: Suicide Prevention Hotline:  1-800-273-8255 (TALK) Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Matt Standish from the Bay County Vet Center joins us to talk about the "best kept secret in the VA".  Matt informs us of all the  free, confidential services available at the Vet Center for veterans and their families.  The Vet Center in Bay County, FL is just one of 300 Vet Centers in the U.S.   After talking about the Vet Center, we couldn't help asking about Matt's active duty experiences in the US Air Force, deployments and his book.  He shares personal tools that he used as First Sergeant to keep up morale and build resiliency."Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Readjustment counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma." - Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home (va.gov)Bay County Vet Center3109 Minnesota Ave, Suite 101Panama City, FL 32405Phone: 850-522-6102Bay County Vet Center - Locations (va.gov)how ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

On this episode I sit down with Marine veteran Kyle DeVries. We talk about his deployments while in the Marine Corps and how he took his combat experience and the effect it has on the mental health of our nations veterans, by becoming the outreach coordinator for the VA Vet Center.Vet Center Locationshttps://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=vet_centerSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4W29P4AAE4KQW)

This week on the Scuttlebutt, we're talking about the Vet Center and the role it plays in servicemen and women's transition back to civilian life. We sit down with Army vet Ryan Ahl and Marines Eric Lundblom and Lee Wagner, who all work at the Vet Center, and discuss how the center came to be, the work they do for veterans who are reintegrating, and more. And of course, our usual segments: Where in the world is the US Military, recent headlines, phrase-of-the-week, and some Scuttlebutt. Stick around at the end for a bonus segment where we talk more about the military-civilian divide. Don't miss it! To find your local Vet Center, head to https://www.va.gov/find-locations. Or call 1-877-927-8387. For our audio listeners: head to youtube.com/veteransbreakfastclub to watch the video version of this week's episode. Listen to previous episodes, find show notes and additional reading at https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt/ .

In addition to revisiting Navy Veteran Debra Russell's interview, this week's Borne the Battle Rewind shares information about, future Fisher House locations, rural COVID vaccines and how caregivers can receive the vaccine through VA. Debra joined the military in 1984 and served until 1997. She worked in supply early on and went on to work on the staff for an Admiral. She was “med-boarded” after a running accident and was separated from the military. Around that same time, she was dealing with a sexual assault she experienced with a superior. Debra opens up regarding her service, her transition, and how she uses art and photography for therapy.

Ep 1482 Dee Hinders, Ackley Vet Center by Radio on the Go

In todays episode we are joined by Dr. Matt Miller who has a PHD in psychology and the current director of Veterans Administration Suicide Prevention Program.   Our Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7, however the number is the same as the National Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 – to get to VCL, we would need someone to Press 1. Responders are answering within seconds 24/7. More information is available at veteranscrisisline.net. If you wanted to add the VCL logo to your website so that people see the accurate branding- it’s here: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/support/shareable-materials . If someone doesn’t need to call the crisis line and want to find the nearest VA medical center, Vet Center, etc. they can go here: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/local-resourcesthis also has a national resource directory and the SAMHSA treatment locator. We also have a National Homeless Veterans hotline at: 1-877-424-3838 and website here: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCallCenter.asp   Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link.  TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/NogginNotes Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

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Join us for an interview with Gerald Thomas and hear about the services he provides to veterans.Gerald is currently active in the military and has several years of experience counselling veterans with PTSD and other Mental Health challenges along with helping vets with their career pursuits.  He is a firm believe that any door is open to a vet and if he cannot help you, he will get you in touch with someone who can.  Gerald is very outgoing, friendly and a true joy to be with. You can reach him at his email address at: gerald.thomas3@va.gov or go to the following website, select contact us, and let me know that you want to reach out to Gerald. https://tinyurl.com/VetsandRC

Mike Ergo is a Marine Corps veteran who battled with alcohol and drugs before getting an ultimatum from his wife to pick her or his unhealthy lifestyle. Mike chose his wife and today he runs Ironman races for Gold Star families as an ambassador for the Ironman Foundation. Additionally, Mike works at a Vet center helping combat veterans readjust to make positive changes in their lives.

Updates on SBA loans for affected small businesses, where you can find Veteran Health Administrations COVID-19 Response plan and FAQs, VA's medical support to New York City, where mobile vet centers are currently being deployed to, and an interview with two of the mobilized on-the-ground Vet Center directors currently operating in New York City and New Orleans.

Monica is a Veteran’s PATH retreat alum. She spent 20 years in the United States Army before she retired in Fort Campbell, KY in 2012. During her 20 years she deployed to Haiti, Iraq and Kuwait. Now she’s working for the State of Tennessee as a Financial Services Investigator. She’s married to a retiree and they have a 14 year-old son and a dog. Monica is a survivor of military sexual trauma and receives counseling through the VET Center. On the episode we talk about that and her overcoming this through sisterhood, mindfulness, yoga and sharing her story. In a showing of the play The Vagina Monologues, Monica performed an original monologue calling for attention to sexual assault survivors who have served in the military. She attended her first Veteran’s PATH retreat in Beckwith almost three years ago and recently attended a second retreat in October in California. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Marsy's Law amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution. On Election Day, Pennsylvania voted add the victims bill of rights statute to the state consititution. ACLU of PA legislative director Liz Randol joins Michael Coard, a criminal defense attorney and columnist, Jennifer Storm, victim advocate for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and LaQuisha Anthony a suvivor and victim's right advocate for this heated discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Philadelphia City Councilperson elect Kendra Brooks. The Changemaker of the week is the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center; Senior Director for Community Relations of Spectra Care Foundation, Kathleen Van Stine is guest.  

In this podcast, Judge Shakes describes how the Veterans Trauma Court is modeled after problem-solving drug courts. The court is for Veterans ready to take responsibility for themselves and their actions. The Veterans are connected to services that might range from the Veterans Administration, Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists, the Vet Center, the Family Care Center, the Peer Mentor Program, Operation TBI Freedom, and other community organizations. Judge Shakes talks about the role that trauma and/or substance abuse plays in the lives of these Veterans and how the skills they learned and used when in the military can be some of the same skills that help them out of their current straits.

Vet Centers are one of VA's most valuable and crucial resources. Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Readjustment counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma. While I was in Dallas, visited the Vet Center in Arlington, TX and sat down with Vet Center Director Joel Chaverri for an interview. Joel tells us about his time in the Marine Corps, his path to becoming a social worker, and what everyone needs to know about how Vet Centers serve Veterans and their families.

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Fort Thomas, Kentucky serving fifteen counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana with six Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH. Three Cincinnati VAMC campus locations are also available in Cincinnati to include an Eye Center, Vet Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division.

We're wrapping up Public Service Recognition Week and I think a nice bookend to the week is to talk with someone that serves Veterans through his public service. Raymond Kaloplastos is known as "Ray from VA" around his community in San Antonio. I spoke with him at the Student Veterans of America National Convention back in January. He was there with a mobile Vet Center to provide any counseling services Veterans may need while attending the event. Ray is an Army Veteran and will talk to us about his lengthy time in service, his retirement, how he got started with VA and the value that Mobile Vet Centers bring our communities, including disaster response.

Troy Stormoen is a combat veteran from the Iraq war that has since dedicated his life to finding our Warfighters that have yet to find help on their own.  Following his enlistment he has become the Outreach Coordinator for the Vet Center.  If you have served in any combat zone,  Vet Centers are in your community to help you and your family with readjustment counseling and outreach services.  By the end of 2011, there will be 300 Vet Centers across the US and surrounding territories (US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa). To learn more, click here:  http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/media/confessions/confessions.asp GallantFew is a veteran serving nonprofit that helps veterans (focus on US Army Rangers) transition from active duty to civilian life. This internet radio program highlights veterans who have successfully achieved that transition; veterans that have overcome tremendous odds; organizations that provide great programs for veterans; and other items of general veteran interest.

Don McCasland, LMSW-CCTP, retired from the US Army after more than 21 years of service in August 2009. He served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm as well as 3 Tours in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. After seven years of unresolved PTSD, survivor's guilt, and contemplating suicide Don began to lose control of his life. He finally sought out counseling, and came to grips with his soul wound. Don is now a Readjustment Counselor with the Vet Center in Clarksville, TN and works with survivors of combat-related trauma and military sexual assault. Don’s wife is an LMSW, and his daughter is a BSW and will earn her MSW this Spring.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.