Next Chapter program connecting veterans with critical services

Next Chapter program connecting veterans with critical services

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Reducing the number of veteran suicides in El Paso County is the goal of a new pilot program created and funded by Colorado state lawmakers in 2021. It is called Next Chapter. “The name ‘Next Chapter’ implies that there’s more to...
UCHealth program to help combat veteran suicides

UCHealth program to help combat veteran suicides

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — UCHealth has been chosen to lead a grant-funded veteran suicide-prevention program that can serve up to 700 veterans and their family members per year. Services for the program, also known as ‘Next Chapter,’ will include therapy, counseling,...
“This is my Next Chapter”

“This is my Next Chapter”

“This is my Next Chapter” Julius McLeod is a Veteran of the United States Army who served for over a decade. After returning home and reacclimating to life outside the military, Julius developed depression, problems with alcohol, and suicidal thoughts....