The Vantage Point

Mt. Carmel's Transition & Employment Peer Navigator, Justin Verhulst, has details about the August 22, ASRC Federal Hiring Event taking place at Mt. Carmel.  If you're transitioning out of the military, you have a background in space and want to stay in Colorado Springs, this event is for you!

 

 

The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

The negatives of isolation and withdrawal, and, your invitation to give Kirsten your feedback.  

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Provide your feedback or ideas on topics you'd like Kirsten to discuss:

e:  [email protected]

 

 

Meet Kirsten Belaire, LPC, Director of Behavioral Health, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center

Kirsten graduated from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS), with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and now teaches undergraduate courses there.  She is the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran and after working in the community as a clinician, she decided to join Mt. Carmel’s mission to help our military community.  Kirsten’s role at Mt. Carmel is to ensure that the behavioral health services offered are culturally competent, military specific and accessible to a range of clients who might not ordinarily have access.  She is the main site supervisor for graduate counseling interns, partnering with more than seven universities to provide opportunities in the counseling field for the best of the best.  Outside of her role at Mt. Carmel, Kirsten enjoys the companionship of her dog, Lukie, riding her motorcycle, teaching and presenting in the community, and traveling abroad.

 

 

If you Need Non-Crisis Behavioral Health Assistance

Call Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center at 719-309-4758If You’re in Crisis

Dial 988 - then press 1 - for the Suicide and Crisis LifelineVeterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255Colorado Crisis Services at 844-492-8255

In a Medical Emergency

Always Dial 911

 

 

The Veterans Voice presented by USAA is a service of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner, Colorado Computer Support and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

In this edition of Veterans Voice, a special extended episode featuring a Dr. of psychiatry and treatments you might not have heard of, then, a trio of special forces operators telling their stories publicly for the first time.

 

 

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

In honor of National Purple Heart Day and those who have received the Purple Heart, the Military Order of the Purple Heart is hosting an open house for the whole community.

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The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

The Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Centers at Mt. Carmel is partnered with the Colorado Enterprise Fund to make going in to business life much easier for Veterans!  

 

Contact Kia Palmer, VBOCD:  719-309-4705E:  [email protected]

 

Contact Melba Robinson-Santa, Colorado Enterprise FundD:  719-799-3839E:  [email protected]

 

 

 

CONNECT WITH KIA PALMER(719) 309-4705  |  [email protected]

 

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA

 

 

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

Meet Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's new Director of Development, Denise Brill!  Denise brings a long and extensive background in service to the military connected community in and outside the corporate and non-profit world.  Her role at Mt. carmel will have her orchestrating partnership, event and engagement programs and strategies.  Fueling our mission is a big job.  Please join with us in welcoming her to our family and wishing her great success!

 

 

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

PACT Act Claims Clinics on August 7th, 8th, and 9th!  The clinics aim to assist with filing PACT Act Claims, provide toxic exposure screening, and healthcare enrollment for veterans. There will also be opportunities for compensation and pension exams. No reservations or appointments are necessary. Individuals will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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During the PACT Act Claims Clinics Veterans can also request a screening by a VA nurse trained in identifying and documenting potential exposures to toxins during military service. Enrolled Veterans can also leave a message in MyHealtheVet or a voicemail at 720-857-2511.

Times:  12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location:  The Recruiting & Readiness Center located at 9510 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

To learn more about El Paso County Veterans Services and the PACT Act, visit www.elpasoco.com/pact-act

 

 

The Veterans Voice News Service, presented by The Veterans Voice Project and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, provides weekly, military and business-themed news, analysis and commentary for The Front in partnership with the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

The longest serving airman in Air Force history, Major General (Ret.) Alfred Flowers, and a new partnership with USAA to prevent veteran suicide.  Then, Melba Robinson-Santa and the Colorado Enterprise Fund helping veterans start and grow their own businesses.  The Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center at Mt. Carmel is open for business!  And, a group teaching networking and interviewing skills to help veterans land their dream job.  

 

 

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is an Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Justin Verhulst recently spoke about military appreciation and UC Health's Next Chapter suicide awareness and prevention program!

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During a recent soccer match, Mt. Carmel's Justin Verhulst spoke about military appreciation and suicide awareness and prevention. Justin proudly serves Mt. Carmel as Peer Navigator in the Transition and Employment directorate. 

UC Health and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center have partnered to bring you the Next Chapter program, a community wellness collaborative serving military, Veterans and their families.

 

Request Next Chapter ServicesOr Call:  1-888-719-8387

Talking about suicide, let alone reporting about it, isn’t an easy thing to do. Especially for one group that is referred to as the Quiet Professionals. But acknowledging the mental health epidemic that is taking lives on American soil is the only way to destigmatize the challenges that our troops face post War on Terror. (We) are honored to be able to advocate and tell the story that many keep internal.

 - Cindy Centofanti

In The Front:  Shatter the Silence by Cindy Centofantifor the Veterans Voice News Service

 

 

If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or you are in crisis contact the Veterans Crisis LineDial 988 then Press 1, or, Text 838255

 

 

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION

Call for Service:  (719) 728-8816E:  [email protected]

 

 

The Veterans Voice News Service, presented by The Veterans Voice Project and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, provides weekly, military and business-themed news, analysis and commentary for The Front in partnership with the Colorado Springs Business Journal.