Health and Wellness

Working for Homeless Veterans

In the news September 23, 2022 - Amber Hansen serves as Military, Veteran and Family Services case manager for Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and as Housing Initiative Director for the El Paso County Homeless Veterans Coalition.  Amber joined KRDO's Dan Cochell recently to talk about the problem of homelessness among veterans.

Veteran Suicide Prevention and Patriot Day Patrons Say Thanks

September 10, 2022 – In recognition of Veterans Suicide Prevention Month, Mt. Carmel’s director of behavioral health, Kirsten Belaire, is with host, Mike Lewis, to discuss life-saving new and existing resources available at any time for veterans who might be contemplating suicide.  

Help for Those Struggling with Chemical Additions

Chemical addictions are real and destructive.  If you're struggling, Kirsten Belaire, Mt. Carmel's director of Behavioral Health, is offering a welcoming and compassionate setting to face and overcome this challenge Mondays, 6:00 p.m., at Mt. Carmel Veteran's Service Center. 

Preventing Veteran Suicide and Calling Veteran Artists

September 3, 2022 - A subject that weighs heavily on many minds, suicide among veterans.  In keeping with September being Veterans Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Mt. Carmel's Rodger Johnson - a survivor himself - and host Mike Lewis talk about programs, grants and partnerships in place to help save struggling veterans.  

Military Arts Connection and a Call for Veteran Artists

August 29, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is hosting our 2nd Annual Veteran Art Exhibition and we're looking for military, veterans and their families to submit their art! 

Optum Makes it Better and Veterans Take Flight

August 27, 2022 - Optum Colorado's CEO, Tasha Avery, and Drs. Harper and McNulty, receive a well deserved thanks from Mt. Carmel executive director, Bob McLaughlin, for their partnership and talk with host Mike Lewis about the services they offer throughout the Pikes Peak region.  

Pueblo Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Monthly Update

August 22, 2022 - Special to the Veterans Voice - your monthly update from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center in Pueblo featuring operations manager Justin Verhulst and community coordinator Sal Katz.  Changes coming to the Pueblo office, more services being added and new connections to the community being made all to benefit military, veterans and their families!   

Are You Well in Mind, Body and Spirit?

June 11, 2022 - If anyone asks, can you say you're healthy and well in mind, body and spirit?  In this edition of Veterans Voice, hear from three practitioners who can guide you to becoming the best you!