Join VHWF for a FREE virtual event discussing substance use disorder as part of the Veteran Lived Experience Series.
About:
Upon leaving the military and transitioning back into civilian life, all Veterans undergo a period of readjustment that can present them with unique mental health challenges as they navigate relationships with family, friends, and their community. Various stressors specific to military personnel, including deployment, combat exposure, and post-deployment civilian reintegration challenges, have been associated with an increased risk of substance use disorder (SUD). Studies indicate that around 11% of Veterans seeking care within the Veterans Health Administration system meet the criteria for a SUD diagnosis.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, May 14th 1:00 – 2:00 ET
Registration:
To register for this free event, please use the URL:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldeqprjMvEtzTCjU1eqtv0Iw7seyrEGGe
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Guest Speaker:
Beau Payne
Born in Tennessee and raised between Vancouver, BC and Miami, FL, Beau excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and was a MLB draft pick of the Florida Marlins. Beau also served his country as an 11B Infantry Soldier with the Rakkasans of the 101st Airborne Division among other units.
Despite these outwardly facing images of success and happiness, Beau’s years of poor choices, childhood and adult trauma combined with alcohol and drug abuse derailed his life leading to over 10 years of incarceration in State Prison. These days, Beau’s number one goal in life is the daily maintenance of his sobriety and helping others avoid the same roads he once traveled upon.
Beau’s brand of leadership is powerful because he’s leveraged his own life experiences with the utmost authenticity and vulnerability by sharing his message of redemption, resiliency and a “never give up” attitude.
Beau is a published author, keynote speaker, host of The Beau Payne Show Podcast, recovery coach, as well as fierce recovery advocate for men and women struggling with mental health and addiction.