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🎙️ New Behind the Mission Podcast Episode! This week, host Duane France sits down with Dr. Melita “Chepa” Rank, a member of the Húŋkpati Dakota Tribe and a dedicated social worker, to discuss holistic wellness and well-being within Tribal and Indigenous communities. Dr. Rank’s work focuses on integrated systems of wellness that center on cultural strengths—affirming that traditions, customs, and community connections are the foundation of true healing. In this episode, Chepa shares: 🔘A personal connection to mental health and suicide prevention, shaped by her father’s journey as a Veteran and grieving father. 🔘Insights from her dual perspective as a tribal member and social worker, highlighting the urgent need to expand mental health support within Native and Tribal communities. 🔘Advocacy for building trust-based relationships to better serve Veterans and effectively engage with Tribal governments. 🔘A hopeful vision for leveraging partnerships, like with PsychArmor, to increase resources and support for American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans through a collective impact approach. Join us for a thoughtful and empowering discussion on resilience, responsibility, and the vital role of culture in community wellness. 🔗 listen now: https://hubs.la/Q03hXZ2C0 This episode is sponsored by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit https://lnkd.in/gXkzy-TJ #BehindTheMission #SuicidePrevention #MilitaryMentalHealth #VeteranSupport #PsychArmor

At PsychArmor, we’re celebrating the Month of the Military Child. We’re joining communities across the country to honor military children's resilience, adaptability, and courage. On April 15, we’re wearing purple and inviting YOU to do the same. Why Purple Up? Purple represents all branches of the military — a powerful symbol of unity for these incredible young people. Here’s how you can show your support this April: ✔️ Wear purple and tag us so we can celebrate with you ✔️ Start the conversation in your school or workplace — ask, “How are we showing up for military kids?” ✔️ Educate yourself and others about the challenges and strengths of military-connected children —Start with "15 Things Military and Veteran Kids Want You to Know" or "Supporting Hidden Helpers in the Classroom" ✔️ Offer a listening ear — every child deserves to feel seen and heard Here at PsychArmor, many of our team members were military kids, and some are now raising them. We know the strength it takes to grow up in a world shaped by service — and we carry that experience with us every day. Drop a 💜 in the comments if you’re with us! Start learning: 15 Things Military & Veteran Kids Want You To Know: https://hubs.la/Q03hmtRV0 Supporting Hidden Helpers in the Classroom, created in partnership with Military Child Education Coalition® | MCEC®, funded by Wounded Warrior Project: https://hubs.la/Q03hmv5y0 #PsychArmor #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp #SupportMilitaryFamilies #ConnectedByService

We are honored to be featured in Humana's 2024 Impact Report, which highlights what’s possible when mission-driven partnerships come together to serve military-connected communities. With Humana, we are delivering Veteran Ready training across dozens of primary care locations in Texas with CenterWell Senior Primary Care & Conviva Senior Primary Care; advancing suicide prevention efforts for LGBTQIA+ Veterans in partnership with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency; and offering an online course that underscores the importance of utilizing Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) in support of Veterans, service members, and their families. A heartfelt thank you to Tonya Schram and Stephanie Muckey for being steadfast champions of this work. Alongside dedicated changemakers and partners, we’re helping shape a future where every Veteran is seen, supported, and understood. Erika Hoover, Andrea Norton, LMSW, Jonathan Garvey, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICERS, Wounded Warrior Project _______ Read the full report and explore the impact of collaboration in action: https://lnkd.in/gVb6Rk8Y Check out pages 31, 91 & 93 to read about what was mentioned above! #lgbtqia+ #lgbtq #healthequity #veteranready #VRO #VSO #collectiveimpact #supportingveterans #supportingservicemembers 

Have you visited the Face The Fight training portal? As Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar said, it’s a “warehouse of education.” Education is essential in suicide prevention efforts. With video-based training you can take anytime, anywhere (and even start and stop based on your schedule) you can gather more knowledge about suicide prevention whenever and wherever it makes sense for you. Check out the portal today: https://lnkd.in/gwiYHdXB

🎙️ New Episode! This week, host Duane France welcomes Denise Meine-Graham, suicide loss survivor and Founder & Director Emerita of LOSS Community Services. After the tragic loss of her 18-year-old son in 2012, Denise turned her grief into purpose—founding LOSS Community Services in Ohio just one year later. Built on Frank Campbell’s Active Postvention Model, LOSS Teams (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) operate with the 3 Ps: proactive support, peer connection, and purposeful outreach. In this episode, Denise shares: • Her powerful personal story and how it sparked more than 10 years of outreach and planting seeds of hope. • The impact of LOSS Teams and their peer, trauma-informed support for survivors. • Her new venture: co-founding https://hubs.ly/Q03gVVgt0 to help others build regional LOSS Teams. Check out their website for list of the current 84 known groups. This is a must-listen for anyone committed to suicide prevention, survivor support, and community healing. 🎧 Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q03gVZCF0 #BehindTheMission #SuicidePrevention #Postvention #LOSSCommunity #MilitaryMentalHealth #VeteranSupport #PsychArmor

This week, host Duane France sits down with Chad Graham, Executive Director of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, to discuss the lasting impact of the Medal of Honor and the heroes who wear it. Graham traces his legacy with the society back to the Battle of Iwo Jima where his grandfather Hershel "Woody" Williams earned the Medal of Honor. Eighty years later, his legacy continues in both the society's mission and Graham's deep sense of duty and service. Listen in to learn: 🏅 The Society provides support for recipients as they carry the weight of the medal—and the responsibility it represents. 🏅 "We feel passionately that our country needs the values that the medal represents," says Graham. 🏅 We can all honor their legacy by learning and sharing their incredible stories of courage, sacrifice, and integrity. Tune in now! https://hubs.la/Q03fZmzd0 This episode is sponsored by Humana a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit https://hubs.la/Q03fZ7Dw0 #MedalOfHonor #BehindTheMission #VeteranVoices #MilitaryHistory #ServiceAndSacrifice#iwojima #cmohs #congressionalmedalofhonor #usmarines #podcast #podcasting

Education saves lives. Tomorrow morning, join PsychArmor for a live session on how you & your organization can leverage the FREE Face the Fight training portal with on-demand, expert-led courses, available anytime, anywhere, to help you support Veterans at risk. Don't miss this event!

Last chance to register! Tomorrow morning, join Jenna Pryor, MSW & Emily Elkin, PMP from PsychArmor for a live session on how you & your organization can leverage the FREE Face the Fight training portal. This learning resource gives you on-demand, expert-led courses, available anytime, anywhere, to help you support Veterans at risk--because education saves lives. Don’t miss this session! Register at the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dC_DBUrm #FaceTheFight #OnlineEvent #Volunteerism #VeteranSupport #SuicidePrevention #MilitaryCommunity #PsychArmor

This week, host Duane France sits down with John Decoteau, USMC Veteran & VP for Military Admissions at Universal Technical Institute, to talk about how Veterans can turn their military discipline and skills into rewarding careers in the skilled trades. 🔹 John’s Marine Corps career gave him an education you can’t get in a book—he still talks to his recruiter 30 years later! 🔹 UTI is the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians. 🔹 Veteran unemployment has to under 3% in the last few years, thanks to programs like SkillBridge, Career Skills, and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which covers non-degree training. 🔹 Skilled trades offer Veterans stable, high-demand careers that benefit both them and the nation. 🎧 Tune in now:https://hubs.la/Q03dJVBw0 This episode is sponsored by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit https://hubs.la/Q03dJ-c10 #humana #veteranhiring #skilledtrades #skillbridge #universaltechnicalinstitute #BehindTheMission #VeteranEmployment #SkilledTrades #MilitaryTransition #GIbill