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June 17th, 2026

Saving Veterans’ Lives: Mental Health, Transition & Family Support

  1. Saving Veterans’ Lives: Mental Health, Transition & Family Support Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott 41:31

Description:Maria Cherjovsky joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into veteran mental Health challenges and share insights on transition, family reintegration, and community support systems. In this episode, we explore:

• The hidden impact of mental health struggles on veterans and their families• How the Comaraderie Foundation provides counseling, mentorship, and connection• Why early intervention and community can prevent crisis and restore purpose

Whether you’re navigating military transition, building a business, pursuing higher Education, or searching for tools to strengthen your next chapter, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today.

About the Guest:Maria Cherjovsky is CEO of the Comaraderie Foundation and a nationally recognized leader in nonprofit management, workforce development, and veteran services. With decades of experience supporting veterans and underserved populations, she is dedicated to improving mental health access and long-term success for military families.

Grab the Lifeline:The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

Follow the Show & Explore More Episodes:VET S.O.S.VET S.O.S. Presents Operation Startup (Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents Learning Lifeline (Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight)VET S.O.S. Presents The Scoop

Connect with VET S.O.S.:Website: vetsospodcast.comX/Twitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast

#VETSOS #VeteranMentalHealth #MilitaryTransition #VeteranSupport #PTSD #MilitaryFamilies #VeteranResources #MentalHealthMatters #TransitionJourney #GrabTheLifeline

Shawn Welsh Founder, VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. The show features information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community. With a passion for helping others, he started VET S.O.S. to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today with VET S.O.S. Shawn holds several advanced degrees including a Master’s Degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. A member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Shawn is also a certified resiliency trainer who lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their two children.