Veterans of 2/7 Weapons Company were asked two questions --
"What was the most difficult part of your transition to civilian life?"
"How did you overcome those challenges?"
In this video, six Marines and Sailors share their personal experiences.
Making the transition to civilian life isn't always easy. But with the wisdom and help of fellow warriors, we find the knowledge, resources and strength to overcome the challenges that a vast majority of veterans commonly encounter.
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**Show Notes and Resources**
Veterans Resources:
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1; text 838255; or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Feeling anxious or alone and thinking about suicide are some of the signs that a Veteran may be in crisis. No matter what you are experiencing, there is support for getting your life back on track. A trained responder will answer your call, text, or chat and ask you a few questions. You can decide how much you want to share.
Wings for Warriors: https://wingsforwarriors.org/, 888-598-4434
Founded by a 2/7 veteran, Doc Ameen, “Wings for Warriors is a volunteer driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to help ensure that our combat wounded Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans returning home, or transitioning into the realm of their disabilities are getting the adequate healthcare and financial benefits that they deserve.”
Focus on the Family: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/ “Have questions about guiding your kids or improving your marriage? Struggling with life’s tough issues? Focus on the Family has licensed and pastoral counselors to listen and provide initial guidance and resources including an offer to pray with you. Arrange for a free one-time consultation with a member of our Counseling Department staff by calling 1-855-771-HELP (4357).”
Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org
“The Mighty Oaks Foundation is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing intensive peer-based discipleship through a series of programs, outpost meetings, and speaking events. Our Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs hosts such Men, Women, and Marriage Advance Programs at multiple locations nationwide. The Warriors who attend are fully sponsored for training, meals, and lodging needs to ensure that upon arrival to the ranch, each Warrior is focused solely on his or her recovery and identifying purpose moving forward.” Email: [email protected] Facebook Page: @mightyoaksprograms
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Semper Fi Fund: https://semperfifund.org
Semper Fi Fund is "one of America's highest rated charities... dedicated to providing urgently needed resources and support for combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families." They provide support to veterans and their families through transition programs, counseling, education assistance, housing assistance, adaptive equipment, children's camps, and many other lines of effort.
ASPIRE: https://www.sandiego.va.gov/locations...
“The ASPIRE Center is a 40-bed residential treatment facility designed to promote recovery in Veterans, particularly those who returned from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Center provides a safe, comfortable living environment. Evidence-based, recovery-oriented treatment is provided to eligible male and female Veterans of all ages who desire to once again become fully independent and self-sufficient members of the community. Based on the individualized treatment plan, the average stay from admission to discharge ranges from 90-180 days. For questions or additional information, call Dr. Carl Rimmele, ASPIRE Center Director, (855) 297-8397.”
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