Why Are So Many Veterans Not Receiving Benefits? How to Find Veteran Support & Resources in Texas

The Probate Podcast

In this episode, host Sherri Lund sits down with Shirley Uriostegui, a Navy veteran and the Regional Veteran Services Liaison-Program Coordinator at Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare. They dive into the experiences of women in the Navy, the availability of veterans' benefits and resources in Texas, the Military Veteran Peer Network, and the role of Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare in supporting local veterans. They also discuss mental health stigma, burial costs and funeral services for veterans, and ways to emotionally support veterans near you. Tune in and discover the wealth of support available for veterans in Montgomery, Walker, and Liberty counties. And, be sure to share with someone you know - MOST Veterans are missing out on the benefits they deserve!
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Episode Chapters
0:00 Introducing Shirley Uriostegui
3:23 Experiences and Life Lessons as a Woman in the Navy
9:44 Is Texas a Good State for Veterans?
13:28 How Many Veterans Are Not Receiving Benefits?
14:22 Military Veteran Peer Network and Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare
16:31 Mentorship Program for Justice-Involved and Invisible Veterans
19:49 What is the Military Stigma of PTSD, Mental Health?
25:11 Burials, Funerals, and Probate with Veteran Family Members
28:20 Adopt a Veteran Family for Christmas
31:50 How Do You Emotionally Support a Veteran?
34:25 Why Don't Veterans Use the VA?

ABOUT SHIRLEY:

Shirley Uriostegui is the Regional Veterans Services Liaison and Program Coordinator at Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare. As a Navy veteran herself, Shirley brings firsthand experience and a deep passion for helping veterans and their families. She has been involved in various local committees and volunteer work, dedicating her efforts to serving the community. Shirley aims to provide valuable support and resources to veterans in Montgomery, Walker, and Liberty counties.
Connect with Shirley
Tel: [phone]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tricountybhc/
Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare: https://tcbhc.org/
Military Culture Competency Training Class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/military-culture-competency-training-tickets-676967145957
Military Veteran Peer Network (Texas): https://veteransmentalhealth.texas.gov
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Bölümler

1. Missed Benefits & Support - Empowering Veteran Resource Access in Texas (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Shirley Uriostegui (00:00:21)

3. Experiences and Life Lessons as a Woman in the Navy (00:03:23)

4. Is Texas a Good State for Veterans Benefits and Resources? (00:08:28)

5. How Many Veterans Are Not Receiving Benefits? (00:13:28)

6. Military Veteran Peer Network and TriCounty Behavioral Healthcare (00:14:22)

7. What is the Military Stigma of PTSD, Mental Health? (00:19:49)

8. What Veteran Services Are Offered at Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare Conroe, TX (00:24:10)

9. Burials, Funerals, and Probate with Veteran Family Members (00:25:11)

10. Adopt a Veteran Family for Christmas (00:28:20)

11. Why Don't Veterans Use the VA? (00:34:25)

12. How Can I Make My Veteran Feel at Home? (00:36:35)

13. Is Someone a Veteran Even if They Were Never Deployed Overseas? (00:38:59)

14. Connecting with Shirley and Veteran Resources in Montgomery, Walker, and Liberty Counties (00:40:04)