In this week’s episode of Untold Valor, we are joined by Heather Sliwinski, the CEO and founder of the Honor and Courage Foundation. The foundation, which was inspired by her son at just eleven years old, has grown into a beacon of hope for veterans dealing with PTSD and other post-service challenges. 

Tune in as Heather shares more about the heart of this foundation’s work, including their innovative approach to helping those with PTSD and how they work to ensure no veteran feels alone in their struggles. To learn more about how you can get involved in their upcoming events and make a difference in the lives of those who served, click play!

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro
1:44 – Getting to know Heather and the Honor and Courage Foundation
5:03 – The Stellate Ganglion Block procedure
7:58 – The Honor and Courage Foundation’s 24/7 hotline
9:51 – Honor and Courage Foundation events
11:05 – The big hurdles Heather sees veterans facing
16:19 – Our veterans are still struggling

HEATHER SLIWINSKI

Read Heather’s bio HERE

EPISODE LINKS

The Honor and Courage Foundation

https://www.honorandcouragefoundation.org/

Learn more about the Stellate Ganglion Block procedure 

https://www.honorandcouragefoundation.org/stellate-ganglion-block

24/7 hotline

https://www.honorandcouragefoundation.org/hotline

Make a donation

https://www.honorandcouragefoundation.org/home-1

RESOURCES

Need immediate help? Contact the Veterans Crisis Line via phone, text or online chat. Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 or use the online chat at https://bit.ly/3OunXzg

Voice & Vision: https://bit.ly/3miwFoy

CompeerCORPS: https://bit.ly/3GgKryU

Information on how to apply for VA Healthcare Benefits from anywhere in the USA: https://bit.ly/40PtrrN or call 877-222-8387 (M-F 8am-8pm EST)

To apply for veteran’s benefits and find resources in Pennsylvania veterans need to contact their County Office of Veterans Affairs as listed in this document: https://bit.ly/3m8PBWS

View more about PA’s resources for veterans:  https://bit.ly/416cf0Q

Financial support for Untold Valor is provided by a Veterans’ Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.