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Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action

Welcome to Untold Valor, a podcast with a unique focus on veterans with stories of courage, recovery, perseverance and strength. Listen as veterans share their perspectives on what it's like to battle mental health challenges, combat addictions, and overcome other adversities unique to those who have served. We'll also speak with experts who have valuable experience working with veterans through their recovery journeys. Our mission is to reach veterans with a message of recovery and hope. Untold Valor is made possible by Voice & Vision... Bringing help, hope and healing to individuals, families and communities affected by mental illness, addictions, and disabilities in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Voice & Vision's work with veterans began with one veteran meeting another who had mental health challenges and was very isolated. The impact of that relationship on both veterans was life-changing, and a mission to expand that work led to CompeerCORPS, a network of military veterans who provide peer mentoring friendships with other veterans. These veterans spend time together each week promoting mental health and substance use recovery through the healing power of camaraderie, support and friendship. Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans' Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Resources: Voice & Vision: https://voiceandvisioninc.org/ CompeerCORPS: https://voiceandvisioninc.org/compeercorps/ #Recovery #WholisticHealth #Community #podcasting #podcasts #podcastcommunity #podcasterthoughts #veterans #camaraderie #support #friendship #mentalhealth #mentoring #UntoldValor #help #hope #healing #individuals #families #communities #mental illness #addictions #disabilities #battle #courage #recovery #perseverance #strength #life #lifechanging #brokenness #willingness #understanding #therapy #communication #thriving #success #negativethoughts #win #openness #suicide #family

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Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action

Support, Resources, and Hope with the Robert L. Howie Veterans Home

September 19, 2024 • Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS

We’re excited to bring you a great conversation today with the inspiring Quanda Howieburth and Wanda Pate-Dennis, who are making a significant impact in the lives of veterans through their work at the Robert L. Howie Veterans Home. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing support and resources to veterans battling mental health challenges, addictions, and homelessness.

Join us as Quanda shares her inspiration behind founding the Robert L. Howie Veterans Home in honor of her father, an Army veteran. Then, Wanda, who manages the Office of Veterans Affairs for the City Council, provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by veterans and the important role of community support in addressing these issues. Together, they emphasize the importance of seeking help and highlight various resources available to ensure veterans receive the benefits and support they need.

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

0:00 – Intro
1:47 – How the Robert L Howie nonprofit got started
6:26 – How veterans can get involved or get help
7:54 – Addressing homelessness, PTSD, and suicide among veterans
14:33 – Resources and support for veterans
17:34 – Conclusion and final thoughts

Learn more about this week's guests

Quanda’s bio

Wanda’s bio

EPISODE LINKS

To support Robert L. Howie Veteran’s Home:

215-703-7133

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RLHVH

RLH Veteran’s Home: https://www.rlhveteranshome.org/

Veterans Multi-Service Center: https://www.vmcenter.org/

Women’s Veteran Center: https://www.vmcenter.org/women-veterans-program/

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.