In this episode of Untold Valor, we sit down with Grace Caulfield, LPC, and Clinic Director at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals. With over 24 years of experience, Grace shares how her team provides timely, comprehensive mental health support to service members, veterans, and their families.

Grace discusses how the clinic reduces barriers to care, offers services via telehealth across several states, and focuses on early intervention as prevention. She also explains how trauma can ripple through families and the importance of treating the entire support system alongside veterans and service members.

Don’t miss this powerful message of hope and for a reminder that the difference between illness and wellness is just one word: we. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone.

#Season3

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

3:34 – Getting in touch with the team

4:56 – How Grace found herself in this role

7:07 – The importance of family care and early intervention

12:13 – The power of telehealth services

13:57 – Grace’s message to our listeners

Grace Caulfield

Learn more about Grace HERE

EPISODE LINKS

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic Website:

https://www.easterseals.com/DCMDVA/programs-and-services/cvn-home.html

Services Provided:

https://www.easterseals.com/DCMDVA/programs-and-services/cvn-services.html

OTHER RESOURCES

Need immediate help? Contact the Veterans Crisis Line via phone, text or online chat. Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 or use the online chat at https://bit.ly/3OunXzg

Voice & Vision: https://bit.ly/3miwFoy

CompeerCORPS: https://bit.ly/3GgKryU

Information on how to apply for VA Healthcare Benefits from anywhere in the USA: https://bit.ly/40PtrrN or call 877-222-8387 (M-F 8am-8pm EST)

To apply for veteran’s benefits and find resources in Pennsylvania veterans need to contact their County Office of Veterans Affairs as listed in this document: https://bit.ly/3m8PBWS

View more about PA’s resources for veterans: https://bit.ly/416cf0Q

Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans’ Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by The Honorable John P. Capuzzi Sr., a senior judge in Delaware County, who has spent the past several years helping veterans and others in crisis find their footing again. Judge Capuzzi oversees Veterans Court, Mental Health Court, the Second Chance Court for substance abuse, and a program aimed at reducing gun violence among young offenders.

You’ll learn how the Veterans Court works and focuses on treatment, support, and long-term recovery rather than immediate incarceration. Judge Capuzzi shares what it’s like to sit next to veterans in court, listen to their stories, and connect them with the help they need to turn things around. Tune in as he talks about relapse, recovery, second and third chances, and why he believes no one should be given up on.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:19 – Judge Capuzzi’s background

2:12 – Understanding Veterans Court

10:40 – Judge Capuzzi’s journey to helping veterans

13:41 – The power of accepting help

18:23 – Final thoughts and encouragement

The Honorable John P. Capuzzi Sr.

Learn more about Judge Capuzzi HERE

RESOURCES

Need immediate help? Contact the Veterans Crisis Line via phone, text or online chat. Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 or use the online chat at https://bit.ly/3OunXzg

Voice & Vision: https://bit.ly/3miwFoy

CompeerCORPS: https://bit.ly/3GgKryU

Information on how to apply for VA Healthcare Benefits from anywhere in the USA: https://bit.ly/40PtrrN or call 877-222-8387 (M-F 8am-8pm EST)

To apply for veteran’s benefits and find resources in Pennsylvania veterans need to contact their County Office of Veterans Affairs as listed in this document: https://bit.ly/3m8PBWS

View more about PA’s resources for veterans: https://bit.ly/416cf0Q

Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans’ Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

In this gripping follow-up episode, retired Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack returns to share the lasting impact of surviving a horrific insider attack during his time with the 101st Airborne. He shares the emotional and strategic fallout of that day, and how it reshaped his understanding of trust, leadership, and personal safety.

Tune in as Bart offers powerful, practical lessons drawn from his experience. From spotting red flags to understanding the “proximity illusion,” he breaks down the situational awareness strategies that can help prevent violence before it happens. Bart also shares his advice for fellow veterans navigating the transition to civilian life, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding your tribe, staying connected, and reaching out to those who’ve walked a similar path.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:37 – The attack and its impact

6:22 – Strategies to mitigate insider threats

11:42 – The impact of society, mental health, and lack of faith in today’s world

14:25 – Embracing situational awareness

18:05 – Final thoughts and advice

CSM Bart Womack

Learn more about Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack HERE

EPISODE LINKS

Visit Bart’s website HERE

Read The Embedded Enemy Book summary HERE

Get your copy of The Embedded Enemy HERE

RESOURCES

Need immediate help? Contact the Veterans Crisis Line via phone, text or online chat. Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 or use the online chat at https://bit.ly/3OunXzg

Voice & Vision: https://bit.ly/3miwFoy

CompeerCORPS: https://bit.ly/3GgKryU

Information on how to apply for VA Healthcare Benefits from anywhere in the USA: https://bit.ly/40PtrrN or call 877-222-8387 (M-F 8am-8pm EST)

To apply for veteran’s benefits and find resources in Pennsylvania veterans need to contact their County Office of Veterans Affairs as listed in this document: https://bit.ly/3m8PBWS

View more about PA’s resources for veterans: https://bit.ly/416cf0Q

Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans’ Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.