Katie Ross, Vice President of Military Community Affairs for Summit BHC and Katie Stenger, Katie E. Civiletto Stenger, MHA, Tactical Recovery Manager, discuss the importance of understanding military culture and providing effective mental health care. They emphasize the need for tailored treatment, cultural competency, and earlier intervention to reduce stigma and prevent tragedies. The Tactical Recovery program by Summit Behavioral Healthcare offers specialized treatment for service members, veterans, and first responders, addressing complex conditions like traumatic brain injury and chronic pain management. The program focuses on long-term recovery, case management, and providing warm introductions to the right support. It also emphasizes the life-saving potential of addressing social determinants of health and the importance of training clinicians in military culture awareness and responsivity.

Bernard “The Lab Therapist” Hines hosts a podcast discussing PTSD, trauma, and recovery, aiming to provide tools to overcome the stigma of seeking help. The episode features Jessica McGraw, Senior Director of Military Community Affairs with Summit BHC, and Dr. Dice, a lead therapist at the Barley Center. They share their personal journeys from military service to recovery, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie, gallows humor, and specialized treatment programs for veterans. The discussion covers the significance of Veterans Day, coping mechanisms for stressful situations, the role of spirituality in recovery, and the challenge of addressing the stigma around mental health services. The episode concludes with encouraging words for veterans in recovery and contact information for the guests.

Katie Ross, Vice President of Military Community Affairs for Summit BHC and Katie Stenger, Katie E. Civiletto Stenger, MHA, Tactical Recovery Manager, both dedicated to serving veterans, discuss their roles and the creation of the Tactical Recovery program. They emphasize the personal connection to the military community and the importance of supporting those who serve. The conversation covers the impact of military lifestyle on family members, the connection between moral injury and substance abuse, and the need for holistic treatment for veterans. The guests offer resources for behavioral health care and residential treatment, recommend PsychArmor for education, and emphasize the importance of buddy checks. They also highlight the need for a holistic approach to supporting struggling veterans, especially women veterans, and discuss the complexity of support for service women, including challenges such as family care plans and making sacrifices.