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Veteran Support Program Overview

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Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center

The O.U.R. Veterans Program, which focuses on community outreach and mental health support, is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) with the assistance of the Mark Twain Health Care District.

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Professional Mental Health Support

O.U.R. Veterans Program participants receive priority placement on a Mental Health Professional's schedule as part of our community outreach efforts to ensure access to vital mental health support.

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Veteran Peer Support

Participate in individual and group sessions with a Veteran Peer Support Specialist through our O.U.R. Veterans Program, designed to enhance community outreach and provide essential mental health support.

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Community Outreach

We meet you where you are, whether in Valley Springs, San Andreas, Angels Camp, Murphys, or West Point. Our community outreach efforts include various events happening all over Calaveras County, where we also provide mental health support and promote the O.U.R. Veterans Program.

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Social Connection

You are not alone! The O.U.R. Veterans Program fosters robust social connections and offers valuable community outreach opportunities, ensuring that all veterans have access to essential mental health support.

O.U.R. Veteran Program Team

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Dr. Randy Smart

Susan Deax-Keirns, LMFT

Susan Deax-Keirns, LMFT

PROGRAM MEDICAL DIRECTOR


United States Air Force


Medical Officer - Colonel (Retired) 

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Susan Deax-Keirns, LMFT

Susan Deax-Keirns, LMFT

Susan Deax-Keirns, LMFT

O.U.R. Veterans Program Manager


Lead Mental Health Professional


SPECIALIZATIONS:


MINDFULNESS


EMDR

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Jose C. Garza

Susan Deax-Keirns, LMFT

Jose C. Garza

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST


United States Navy


Hospital Corpsman (FMF)


3rd Class Petty Officer (HM3)


OIF Veteran (2003)

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