The Importance of Together With Veterans in Greene County | Episode #19

In this episode of The GreeneScene Podcast, hosts Shelly Brown and Bret Moore sit down with Chris Clark, Veteran Services Specialist with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to talk about Together With Veterans and the critical state of veterans mental health.

Chris, a retired Sergeant Major with the PA Army National Guard, shares his personal journey through military service, life after the Army, and why this mission is deeply personal. The conversation explores veteran suicide statistics, the lasting impact of September 11, 2001, and how issues like depression, fight-or-flight responses, and alcohol misuse affect so many veterans.

They also discuss how Together With Veterans has grown in Greene County, the importance of peer connection, and why simple efforts like Coffee With Veterans are making a real difference by giving veterans a place to belong and resources to lean on. With Greene County home to a large veteran population, this episode highlights why local action, awareness, and community support matter more than ever.

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Executive Producer: Pam Marisa
Producer: Vicky Hughes
Host: Shelly Brown
Host: Bret Moore
Host: Dolly Throckmorton
Audio Editor/Manager: Jacob Ahlbrand

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