This week on Semper Spits we go over Mental Health Resources Available from the VA and the COMPACT Act.

Links below:   

VA Mental Health homepage: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp

Veteran Crisis Line Chat:  https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat

Dial 988 then Press 1

Text 838255 

If you have hearing loss, call 800-799-4889

Get Help:  https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/get-help/index.asp

VA for Families:  https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/families/index.asp

Make the Connection:  https://www.maketheconnection.net/family-friends/

COMPACT Act:  https://www.va.gov/poplar-bluff-health-care/news-releases/compact-act-expands-free-emergency-suicide-care-for-veterans/

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In this episode I discuss body image standards within the US military and how it effects your mental health during and post service. 

Please take care while listening as this does get heavy and includes eating disorders, body image issues, body dysmorphia, and the mental health issues that come along with it. 

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Welcome back to Semper SPITS!! On this episode we talk about my transition out of the Marine Corps. My mental health journey with the VA and #IAmVanessaGuillen

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