A Veteran's Journey to Public Health Salute to Strength: The Building Veteran-Healthy Communities

Mike Bressler's journey from a Marine Corps combat veteran to a social worker and public health professional with dual Master's degrees from UNC Chapel Hill is a remarkable one. His experiences have shaped him into the person he is today. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Mike provides individualized support to veterans struggling with mental health issues. He also collaborates with the Building Veteran Healthy Communities team to make a significant impact on the veteran population on a larger scale.