Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Helping Veterans On The Path To Healing with Tom Roskowski and Matthew Allen
Helping Veterans On The Path To Healing with Tom Roskowski and Matthew Allen
Helping Veterans On The Path To Healing with Tom Roskowski and Matthew Allen
Tuesday 20th August 2024
Tom Roskowski & Matthew Allen discuss veteran mental health, peer support, and initiatives like the Veterans Response Team.
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Episode Overview
- Peer support is crucial for veteran mental health recovery.
- Veterans face unique challenges when transitioning to civilian life.
- The Veterans Response Team aims to provide immediate crisis support.
- Family involvement can significantly aid in mental health recovery.
- Raising awareness about available resources is essential.
It's getting them to take the initiative to kind of raise that hand to start the conversation that ends up being the bigger barrier
Untold Valor brings another heartwarming episode featuring two inspiring veterans, Tom Roskowski and Matthew Allen, who are making a significant impact in the mental health sphere for their fellow servicemen and women. Tom, a Marine Corps and Iraq War veteran, shares his journey from combat operations to peacekeeping missions, which ignited his passion for mental health advocacy.
Now a certified psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner, he works tirelessly with the Bucks County Department of Behavioral Health and chairs the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Task Force. His story highlights the importance of peer support and the urgent need to address veteran suicide prevention. Matthew Allen, a former Navy Master at Arms, offers a candid look into his transition from active duty to civilian life and his role as the Director of Veteran Affairs at the Bucks County Sheriff's Office.
He discusses his personal mental health struggles and how his wife played a pivotal role in his recovery. Matthew's insights into the unique challenges veterans face when re-entering civilian life are eye-opening and deeply moving. Together, Tom and Matthew delve into the development of the Veterans Response Team, an initiative aimed at providing immediate support to veterans in crisis. This team works to deflect veterans from involuntary commitments or criminal charges, connecting them instead with vital resources and support systems.
They emphasise the power of peer support and community engagement in fostering mental health recovery among veterans. The episode also features Reverend Ben, who shares his own experiences as a Navy veteran and offers valuable perspectives on the ongoing efforts to support veterans' mental health. The conversation is filled with heartfelt stories, practical advice, and a strong message of hope and resilience.
If you're looking for an episode that combines real-life experiences with actionable insights into veteran mental health, this one is a must-listen. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the challenges veterans face and the incredible efforts being made to support them.