The transition from active duty service to civilian life can be challenging for anyone in the military. For those who have survived combat and carry that trauma, it can be much more difficult to blend back into family and community life. Some veterans isolate and Alaska has one of the highest percentages of veterans of any state. What programs best help service members and vets adjust? What works to help veterans feel connected and less alone? We’ll discuss new approaches available to veterans and active duty members to help them lead happier, healthier lives on this Talk of Alaska.
LISTEN:
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler – Commander, 11th Airborne Division
- Rebeca Peleaz – Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, Alaska VA Healthcare System
- Capt. Michael Livingston – Alaska State Defense Force
Resources:
- Coaching into care hotline: 888-823-7458
- Suicide and Crisis Help Line: 988, veterans and active-duty service members press 1
- What does the COMPACT Act mean for veterans?
- Alaska Army suicides drop as leaders push programs to improve soldiers’ lives
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Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast.
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, May 23 at 10 a.m. on Alaska public radio stations statewide.
Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
