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May 26th, 2026

Wounded Warrior Project’s Mental Health Lifeline | Triage, Check-In & Veteran Care

  1. Wounded Warrior Project’s Mental Health Lifeline | Triage, Check-In & Veteran Care Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott 28:04

On this Memorial Day episode of the VET S.O.S. Network, Crystal Serrano-Hairston and Jennifer Land break down how Wounded Warrior Project delivers critical mental Health support through triage services, complex case coordination, and the nationwide Check-In Program.

In this conversation, we explore:• How veterans access mental health care through WWP• What happens when a veteran calls for help• How the Check-In Program supports veterans and families—even outside WWP eligibility• How advocates manage Burnout while serving veterans with severe Trauma

Whether you’re navigating military transition, supporting a veteran in crisis, or searching for trusted mental health resources, this episode offers clear, actionable guidance and hope.

Crystal Serrano-Hairston is a Veteran Advocate with Wounded Warrior Project, leading complex behavioral health coordination efforts across VA and private systems. Jennifer Land manages mental health operations and partnerships for WWP, overseeing triage and the Check-In Program connecting veterans nationwide to care.

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

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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.