In this episode we continue our Mental Health Awareness Month by talking to Dr. Steven Bender the Chief of Mental Health for the North Texas VA Health Care System. What does VA Mental Health offer, how many programs do we have, how are we trying to consistently do better for Veteran Mental Health. Come listen and see what leadership has to say to you!

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Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

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1-800-273-8255 press 1 to talk to someone or text someone at 838255

In this episode we continue our Mental Health Awareness Month by talking to Tony Castillo and Christina Meeks, two VA North Texas Peer Support Specialists. We talk about what are Peer Support Specialists, How are peers helping to break the stigma of Veteran Mental Health, and how they are seeking outside the box methods to help connect to Veterans and encourage better mental health practices throughout the VA.

If you like the music and want to hear more go visit Georgia Red Clay's Facebook page and check them out! https://www.facebook.com/Georgia.Red.clay 

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Make sure to subscribe on YouTube so that you don't miss any new episodes! Thanks for listening and commenting below! Remember no matter how bad it seems... just Charlie Mike!

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

Visit www.veteranscrisisline.net to chat online
1-800-273-8255 press 1 to talk to someone or text someone at 838255

In this episode we continue our Mental Health Awareness Month by talking to Dr. Rodney Teague Local Recovery Coordinator for VA North Texas Health Care System. We discuss about Mental Health programs for Veterans, how stigma plays a significant role in preventing Veterans for seeking treatment, and how providers also are dealing with mental health stigma inside of their own profession! Come listen and learn about what you can do to be the change!

If you like the music and want to hear more go visit Georgia Red Clay's Facebook page and check them out! https://www.facebook.com/Georgia.Red.clay 

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at #charliemikeva or #VAnorthtexas

Make sure to subscribe on YouTube so that you don't miss any new episodes! Thanks for listening and commenting below! Remember no matter how bad it seems... just Charlie Mike!

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

Visit www.veteranscrisisline.net to chat online
1-800-273-8255 press 1 to talk to someone or text someone at 838255