Welcome to Reinforce U: Your Ally in Your Mental, Physical, & Spiritual Battle of Life

In this episode, Dennis introduces the mission for Reinforce U
and shares a little of his personal story and journey to
improving his mental, physical, and spiritual health and overall
well-being.  His journey has been filled with mental
illness, violence, and two life-altering accidents. By sharing
his story of overcoming and thriving in life, Dennis hopes to
inspire and motivate others to use their obstacles as
opportunities, springboards propelling them into the powerhouse
individual they are capable of becoming.

Positive Psychology is helping individuals discover a path toward
flourishing. Your homework can be found on the Values in Action
website at: https://viacharacter.org/
Take the free survey to discover how to use your
superpowers.  

You have done nothing to deserve to be mentally or physically
abused. If you are being abused, please reach out for help. By
accepting the abuse from a spouse, parent, partner, or stranger,
you are enabling them, not protecting them. Please seek help to
protect yourself, your family, and others. 
https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/

Mental illness does not mean you are broken. It only means you
need help overcoming the hurdles life has laid before you. Please
seek help rather than suffer from the voices of negative
self-talk. There are resources to help you break free from the
pain.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as
the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is
a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information
service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family
members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This
service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support
groups, and community-based organizations. 
 
As members of our armed services, first responders, and others
willing to fight for freedom and for others, you charged into
danger while others ran for cover. Your eyes have seen horrors
that will live with you for the rest of your life. The drowning
cries for help from the bottom of a ship in Pearl Harbour haunted
my grandfather until his death. The jungles of Vietnam still
haunt my Uncles, as do the deserts of the middle east and our
streets. It is not a sign of weakness to allow a fellow brother
or sister to lift you up. Please don't suffer in silence. Break
the cycle of pain. 

VA has a variety of mental health resources, information,
treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans,
Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. Explore the pages
below to learn more about a specific mental health topic or to
find information specifically tailored to your needs.



Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with
the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified
responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of
them are Veterans themselves.


Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring,
qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Many of them are Veterans themselves.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Our staff of former first responders helps to create an
environment of therapeutic comfort and ease through sharing in
their own experiences. https://frontlinerehab.com/helpline/