Episode Details

Two tragedies—one at a Michigan church and another on the North Carolina waterfront—are a warning light flashing red: America has a veteran mental health emergency. In this episode, Bobby Jones from  @ValorMediaNetwork  connects how these shootings by former service members reflect a broader crisis—and how cuts, hiring freezes, and policy whiplash have hollowed out VA mental health care. This is about timely access to clinicians, real care coordination, and leadership that prioritizes outcomes over photo ops. We outline the fixes that work—surge staffing, same-day crisis access, and accountable partnerships—so those who wore the uniform aren’t left to struggle alone. If you or a loved one needs help (free, confidential, 24/7): Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988, then Press 1 • Text 838255 • Chat: veteranscrisisline.net Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch