What's Working with Cam Marston 7-19 05/13/24

Cam Marston has spent the past twenty years studying workplace and workforce trends and reporting his trends to his clients in presentations, seminars, workshops, and keynote speeches. Now he takes his accumulated years of research and brings them to radio. In this episode, Cam interviews John Kilpatrick, the CEO of Vets Recovery, a program designed to help veterans with mental health and addiction issues.  They discuss veterans' unique challenges in seeking help and the practical approaches Vets Recovery uses, like peer support and immediate assistance.  The program also helps with legal and housing issues and removes barriers to care.  Kilpatrick, a former Marine and Army National Guard officer who overcame alcoholism, emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and trust in treating veterans.  The organization operates a 24/7 support line and prioritizes community integration and family involvement.