Chapters - WFPR

In this episode of Chapters we sit down with 22 Mohawks cofounders David Campisano and Stacey Coyne 

https://22mohawks.com

22 Mohawks is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing critical services to veterans. Shockingly, more than 22 veterans die by suicide each and every day. 22 Mohawks is dedicated to preventing suicide by building connection and providing services that include physical, emotional and financial support. 

Suicide Prevention - The 22Mohawks Pups for Vets Program 

Veterans experiencing mental health issues may feel isolated, unsupported, or lacking purpose. A dog offers companionship and purpose, due to the care required and ongoing training the veterans and their families participate in. 22Mohawks Pups for Vets program participants and their families are invited to monthly trainings and cookouts which helps build social bonds. Between training sessions and social gatherings, this program is creating a larger meaning within 22Mohawks, the 22Mohawks Family.

These connections within the veteran community become a layer of security and ultimately contribute to suicide prevention. 

Impacts: From September 2021 till May 2023 , we have paired over 60 dogs with veterans and their families. 

Caleb Daniloff is a Boston area writer who has written an article entitled "Running with Hank; How my daughter’s rambunctious mutt saved my sanity while she was lost to the darkness."

In this episode we speak with Caleb and Chris Daniloff about their experience as parents of a daughter suffering from Substance Use Disorder, the life saving help they received from the Peer Support group Learn to Cope and the principals of family recovery.

Links

Runners World Article -> https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a42915598/how-running-with-dogs-helps-people-suffering-from-addiction/

Learn to Cope -> www.learn2cope.org

Herren Project -> https://herrenproject.org

Since Elaine Mullen was a girl her life has been filled with trauma. Rather than allow circumstances to define her, Elaine has used her pain to forge new and deep understandings of the meaning of life. Elaine shares with us the stories of her past and important lessons she's learned along the way. 

Elaine' books of poetry may be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Elaine-Mullen/e/B00LMJFPMG%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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