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- 2nd Monday with Kirsten Belaire Episode 4: Compassion, Curiosity and DefensesIn this episode, revisiting Episode 3 to focus more on compassion, curiosity loss and your defenses.----more----Meet Kirsten Belaire, LPC, Director of Behavioral Health, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service CenterKirsten 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 AssistanceCall Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center at 719-309-4758If You’re in CrisisDial 988 - then press 1 - for the Suicide and Crisis LifelineVeterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255Colorado Crisis Services at 844-492-8255In a Medical EmergencyAlways Dial 911The 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.45 min
- When a Veteran Needs Help, It’s HereHousing for veterans between homes; services and aid for aging veterans; a layered approach to mental health treatment and hearing God's voice.----more----LEARN MORE ABOUT OPERATION STEP UP AND 719 HEROESCALL THE SILVER LINE: 719-884-2300VOLUNTEERThis event is more than an expo, it’s a Summit experience! The purpose is to provide the region with a forum for seniors and their families to connect with area resources and learn and discuss common issues and seek solutions to challenges and changes that come with the universal life experience of aging. That’s why at Silver Key we say, “Aging is…All of Us!”JOIN THE SILVER SUMMITLEARN MORE ABOUT ONE SIMPLE VOICEDONATE HEREJOIN THE NEXT RETREATLEARN MORE ABOUT MIND SPAMIND SPA SERVICES FOR VETERANSCALL FOR SERVICES: 720-822-3838EMAIL FOR INFORMATION: [email protected]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.57 min
- Cybersecurity Heads Up Episode 7: Waxing Nostalgic and Beware the Data BreachersIn this episode, Blake Schwank gets nostalgic for old cameras and rotary phones. He also talks about being aware of the data-breachers and how to protect yourself and your business.The bi-weekly Cybersecurity Heads Up is a service of Colorado Computer Support,exclusive Veterans Voice Technology PartnerREQUEST CCS SERVICESTUESDAY TECH TIPS AND CYBER SATURDAYS ON YOUTUBEFOLLOW COLORADO COMPUTER SUPPORT ON LINKEDINLIKE AND FOLLOW COLORADO COMPUTER SUPPORTThe 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.42 min
- Veterans Business Outreach Centers Fueling Veteran Business OpportunitiesVeterans Voice is very proud to help welcome our newest team member and her champion in supporting veteran owned small business, Veterans Business Outreach Center's, Kia Palmer, and the SBA's Eric Phillips. Mt. Carmel is now perfectly positioned to help you get your business up, running, going and growing! Reach Kia at (719) 309-4705 for all the information you need to plug in and get going.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 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.21 min
- The PCS Season Survival GuideSpring and Summer mark the start of PCS season. Permanent changes of station mean pulling up stakes, starting over in a new community and all that entails. Our experts and host have PCS'd nearly 50 times between them and they've got some helpful tips and advice to help you survive it all.CLINT JORDAN AND NEXT MOVE MILITARYLINDSEY MEEK AND ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICELAURA EARLY AND WISE ADVISE + ASSIST TEAMMt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Transition and EmploymentMilSpouse Career AssistanceBlair Erato: 719-4758The 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.52 min
- Preventing Veteran Suicide and Calling Veteran Artists
September 3, 2022 - A subject that weighs heavily on many minds, suicide among veterans. In keeping with September being Veterans Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Mt. Carmel's Rodger Johnson - a survivor himself - and host Mike Lewis talk about programs, grants and partnerships in place to help save struggling veterans.
In our second segment, Kimberlie Griffis joins Mike Lewis to offer a call for veteran artists to submit and display their work at a juried show coming up in November.
Mike Lewis (L) | Kimberlie Griffis (R)
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.
29 min - Military Arts Connection and a Call for Veteran Artists
August 29, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is hosting our 2nd Annual Veteran Art Exhibition and we're looking for military, veterans and their families to submit their art! Cultural Office of the Pike Peak Region's Andy Vick shares the entry details and talk with Mike Lewis about COPPeR's Military Arts Connection program, free to all members of the military connected community.
For information e-mail Kimberlie Griffis at [email protected]
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.
14 min - Big Bikes, Winning Hands and Veteran Suicide Prevention
August 29, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - The 4th Annual Pikes Peak Mission to Zero Poker Run rolls out of the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center parking lot Saturday morning, September 3rd. This year, funds raised will benefit Mt. Carmel's new Second Chapter program aimed squarely at preventing veteran suicide. Mike Lewis's guests, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association members "Pappy" and "Griz", and Mt. Carmel's executive director, Bob McLaughlin, explain.
(L-R) Bob McLaughlin | "Grizz" | "Pappy" | Mike Lewis
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.
17 min - On KRDO - Join the Patriot Day Give Back!
August 19, 2022 - Mt. Carmel's executive director Bob McLaughlin joins KRDO Newsradio's afternoon news anchor Dan Cochell to share additional information about the September 2nd, 7th Annual Patriot Day Give Back to honor and thank the military connected community!
Register at www.veteranscenter.org to participate. The food distribution for military, veterans and their families begins at 9:00 a.m. and opens to all of the community at noon.
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.
3 min - Optum Makes it Better and Veterans Take Flight
August 27, 2022 - Optum Colorado's CEO, Tasha Avery, and Drs. Harper and McNulty, receive a well deserved thanks from Mt. Carmel executive director, Bob McLaughlin, for their partnership and talk with host Mike Lewis about the services they offer throughout the Pikes Peak region.
Then, Honor Flight's Cindy Long and Sterling Campbell join in-studio to tell the very touching Honor Flight story and how you can help pay homage to aging veterans by helping them travel to a place of reverence and remembrance.
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.
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About The Vantage Point
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Here, the classroom and battlefield share a table. The Vantage Point turns evidence-based wisdom and hard-earned experience into perspective that raises your elevation. When you can see further, you can live better.
Formerly known as The Veterans Voice podcast, we rebranded as The Vantage Point to better reflect our mission: connecting military and non-military perspectives through meaningful conversation. This podcast serves as an educational hub, where everyone—veterans and civilians alike—can come to learn about leadership, healing, innovation, and more.
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