What does life really look like after the uniform comes off? In this powerful continuation of our conversation on sacrifice, hosts Christina and Robert Augustine dive into the emotional and practical challenges veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life.
This episode explores:
The shift from structure to self-direction
Rebuilding identity and purpose after service
Finding real strength through vulnerability and seeking help
The importance of community, mental health, and faith
We're joined by Vinicia Magee and Gary Lewis from Hope Center, Inc. in Gretna, Louisiana—mental health professionals and advocates who work directly with veterans and their families. They share vital resources including peer support groups, housing assistance, and ways to connect with VA mental health services, NAMI, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
💡 Whether you're a veteran, a family member, or someone who cares, this episode offers hope, healing, and a path forward.
Louisiana Resources for Our Heroes:
(The following link includes a wide range of resources for business owners, employment assistance, financial assistance, general resources, homeless prevention, legal assistance, mental health wellness, and substance abuse help.)
https://linktr.ee/LaGovernorsChallenge?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=3868bb88-6d5a-4666-af5b-98604ef53b00
Nationwide Emergency Assistance and Resources for Veterans:
· Call 211 for local agencies and community organizations (housing, food, utility, and employment services).
· Department of Veteran Affairs
https://www.va.gov/
Resources for Local Support Groups
· National Alliance for Mental Illness
https://namilouisiana.org/support-and-education/support-groups/nami-connection/
· Wounded Warriors
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/peer-support
Hope Center Inc. https://www.hopecenterla.org/About_Us.html
