About Next Chapter
At nextchapterco.org, Veteran leaders, healthcare professionals, and community support agencies join in a collaborative team to deliver the best support for many of life’s challenges, helping Veterans and their families write their next chapter.
Transitioning after military service can be difficult for veterans or their family members. The challenges have remained the same, whether transitioning from military life last week, ten years, or even 60 years ago.
If you are a Veteran or a family member and need assistance, contact us at nextchapterco.org. We will assist you with finding services to help navigate the challenges of your military service transition and beyond. Let us help you write your next chapter.
Rodger Johnson is our frontline responder for Veterans and family members wishing to make appointments through Next Chapter. Reach out to Rodger and make your appointment today!
Meet Rodger A. Johnson, Jr., LPC-C
Program Manager
Rodger Allen Johnson, Jr., is a Master’s Level Behavioral Health Clinician with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He is currently earning hours towards licensure (LPC-C) and holds the Suicide Prevention Program Manager role at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. Rodger has been recognized for serving in the military from February 2004 to November 2015, with multiple deployments to the Middle East.
Miguel Lopez, LCSW, LAC
Next Chapter Program
Miguel Lopez is a U.S. Army combat veteran, Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist, and bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor with UCHealth’s Next Chapter program. With more than 15 years of behavioral health experience, he provides compassionate, culturally responsive care to veterans, service members, their families, and individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and life transitions.
Miguel’s person-centered, strengths-based approach focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to build resilience and achieve meaningful, lasting wellness. Through the Next Chapter program, he provides comprehensive assessments, individualized support, and connections to resources that promote recovery and overall well-being.