Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
There Is Always Hope with Myra Fields-Rouse
There Is Always Hope with Myra Fields-Rouse
There Is Always Hope with Myra Fields-Rouse
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Join Myra Fields-Rouse as she shares her journey from combat veteran to advocate, offering hope and practical advice for fellow veterans.
22 minutes
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Hopeful
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Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
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Episode Overview
- Veterans should advocate for their own needs.
- Holistic approaches address both basic and mental health needs.
- Veterans Court provides treatment-focused alternatives.
- Finding a sense of belonging is crucial for recovery.
- Support systems and resources are available to help veterans.
There’s always hope; you can always pick yourself up.
In this episode of Untold Valor, we meet Myra Fields-Rouse, a retired Army officer with 22 years of service. Myra’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. After being injured during her deployment to Afghanistan and grappling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, she turned her experiences into a mission to help fellow veterans.
Today, she serves as the Veterans Initiative Manager at the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS) in Philadelphia, where she oversees a holistic approach to veteran care. Myra’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of self-advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of veterans advocating for themselves and seeking assistance when needed. Her work involves addressing basic needs like housing and food, ensuring that veterans have a stable foundation to build upon.
She also highlights the unique challenges veterans face, such as dealing with trauma and finding a sense of belonging after service. Myra’s approach is comprehensive, addressing everything from mental health to legal issues through Veterans Court, which offers treatment-focused alternatives to traditional criminal justice processes. Her dedication to helping veterans is evident in her hands-on approach and her commitment to making sure they get the support they deserve.
This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone connected to the military community. Whether you’re a veteran yourself or know someone who is, Myra’s insights offer hope and a path forward. Tune in to hear how one person’s determination can make a world of difference.