EP 76: Helping Veterans Heal

Less than 50 percent of military veterans who need mental health treatment will receive it. Since May is National Military Appreciation Month and also National Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re going “On The Record” to talk about the barriers to treatment that many veterans face, where they can find help, and what our community can do to change this statistic. Joining host Sarina Fazan for this special episode are Brig. Gen. Arthur F. “Chip” Diehl III (USAF Ret.) and Gwendolyn Green, LMHC, MCAP, the CEO of Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the community and help people in need, especially veterans. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Tampa Crossroads’ Veteran Assistance Center.

Tampa Crossroads is a nonprofit organization serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties since 1977. They provide a full range of care including counseling and treatment, housing, employment services, help for veterans and their families, and other support to men and women in our community. Tampa Crossroads provides hope, support, and opportunities for positive change to people - navigating life’s crossroads together. Discover more about their mission of service and how you can help: TampaCrossroads.com

Tampa Crossroads is also looking for landlord partners who are interested in renting to house veterans and their families, as well as some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Brig. Gen. Diehl retired from the Air Force in 2005 after over 30 years of service to his nation. Currently, he serves as the Managing Director of Diehl & Associates, an international, military consulting Limited Liability Company in Florida. CLICK HERE to learn more about Brig. Gen. Diehl’s military achievements and how he is supporting veterans today.

Brig. Gen. Diehl also invites the public to a Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 AM ET on Monday, May 31, at MacDill Park on Tampa’s Riverwalk, to remember and honor our military heroes.

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