Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast: Episode 11. - Special Guest (Andrew Collins)

This week on Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast, Jersey Ed & the Podfather Mike Mikes welcome Andrew Collins to the show.   Andrew Collins, is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran. He deployed stateside in 2005 to aid in the humanitarian efforts after Hurricane Katrina, and twice to Iraq, 2006-2007/2009-2010, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.   Andrew will be talking about how he overcame and is overcoming personal struggles after leaving the military in 2010, the SAW Program and explaining his profound experience while attending a cohort in 2017. He is currently involved in various veteran organizations in the Boise, Idaho area, is a Veteran Court mentor, attends a Masters in Social Work program at NNU, and is an ambassador for Save A Warrior®.   SAW's purpose is to inspire the greatest generation of servant leaders in our nation's history. Save A Warrior has changed countless lives through our "War Detox" program, which supports the healing from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). They specialize in connecting Active Duty Military, Returning Veterans, and First Responders experiencing psychological trauma.   www.saveawarrior.org Genesis House and the Friends in Recovery Podcast are proud to bring you Answering the Call – The First Responder Podcast . Join your hosts “Mike the Podfather” (Mike Miles) and “Jersey Ed” (Edward Chionchio Sr.) as they address the real issues in health & wellness for First Responders. From physical and mental health to relationships and work-life balance, we leave no stone unturned. Answering the Call- The First Responder Podcast is available on Facebook, Podbean, iTunes, and YouTube – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets Productions in Beverly, Massachusetts. Reach out to the Podfather - Mike Miles, MSW - at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.   Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255   Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is powered by your Likes, Follows, Subscribes, and Shares! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8po5h4zXpFNshQWuv