In this special episode, I'm joined by Megan Numbers, a PhD-level counselor specializing in military mental health care. We dive deep into the current health care crisis impacting military service members, veterans, and their families across the U.S. Unlike our usual episodes, this one focuses on urgent advocacy and raising awareness.

Key discussion points:

• The breakdown of TRICARE, the military health care program, particularly in the East and West regions.
• Bureaucratic hurdles facing providers due to new claims processors and contract changes.
• Delays in critical medical and mental health care for military families.
• Impact on military readiness, family stability, and healthcare providers' livelihoods.

How you can help:

• Contact your congressional representatives and senators to voice your concerns.
• Reach out to media outlets to amplify this issue.
• Share this episode and related resources within your community.

For additional resources and templates for use to reaching out to Congress and media outlets CLICK HERE or https://bit.ly/tricareadvocacy 

To learn more about Megan and her practice, visit www.playtherapyofthepines.com and connect with her on Instagram @Playtherapy_ofthepines 

Thank you for listening and supporting our mission to advocate for military families.

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