Situation Report: Posts From The Road Home Program

Welcome to the Situation Report.
Team members speak out on issues from a personal point of view.

Instead of Sheep

rh-admin May 3, 2023 Uncategorized

My name is Mathius Carter. I am an Outreach Coordinator at the Road Home Program and I recently authored a children’s book called “Instead of Sheep: A Soldier’s Way of Explaining PTSD to his Son”. I am an Army veteran with a family history of military service. One month before …

Have the Conversation

rh-admin September 23, 2022 Uncategorized

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which offers an opportunity for Veterans, service members, and their loved ones to check in on one another. Unfortunately, suicide is the second leading cause of death for post-9/11 Veterans and a recent annual report published in 2021 by the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) …

Raising Your Awareness of PTSD

rh-admin June 24, 2022 Uncategorized

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. It’s a time to consider what you know about Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how to help yourself or someone who may be struggling. PTSD is considered one of the many invisible wounds of war and other psychological trauma. Trauma often leads to many …

National Nurses Day

rh-admin May 6, 2022 Uncategorized

Working as a nurse and nurse practitioner for the last 3 years at the Road Home Program and providing care to veterans and their families has been an extremely humbling experience. Here we are able to ensure that all patients receive the kind of care they deserve and have earned. …

New Beginnings

rh-admin April 1, 2022 Uncategorized

Many veterans find themselves misunderstood, stuck, or feel that they do not belong. What may seem like an everyday or ordinary task can feel overwhelming for a veteran. Being able to navigate public spaces can be especially triggering. For example, the sights and sounds of city living are amplified. Whether …

National Doctors’ Day

rh-admin March 30, 2022 Uncategorized

At RHP, we remove barriers to therapeutic care. Our clinicians build upon foundations of strength and resiliency found naturally within each veteran. At the core of our work is our belief in veterans’ resilience to recover from trauma. Our clients have the strength within themselves to heal and pave a …

Road Home Program’s 8th Anniversary

rh-admin March 4, 2022 Uncategorized

March 14th, 2022 marks the 8-year anniversary of the Road Home Program and we are grateful for the support we have received over the years but equally grateful for having the opportunity to serve veterans, service members, and their families who are struggling with the invisible wounds of war and …

It Should Have Been Me

rh-admin March 1, 2022 Uncategorized

My name is Mark Schimmelpfennig. For the last 5 ½ years, I have been part of the care team at the Road Home Program. We help veterans and active duty service men and women who are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, and issues related to military sexual …

Putting the Pieces Back Together

rh-admin February 1, 2022 Uncategorized

In life, the reality is things are never perfect. Things fall apart sometimes, and that is ok. Therapy can feel like putting the pieces of a challenging jigsaw puzzle back together. There are so many pieces and components of one’s life. Our goal at the Road Home Program is to …

Leading A More Meaningful Life

rh-admin January 1, 2022 Uncategorized

A veteran’s life is not solely defined by their time and service in the military. Despite the obstacles, trauma and loss in many veterans’ experience, they can still lead meaningful lives. We believe that those same challenges can actually provide a source of strength. By working through trauma and loss …

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