Building Community and Combating Isolation: How Televeda and It Takes a Village Ministry Connect and Support Veterans and Beyond

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In this episode, I introduce you to Janice Talas-Denny.

Janice is a proud member of the Hopi tribe. She was raised on the Hopi reservation where she learned her traditional and cultural responsibilities. Understanding and speaking the Hopi language fluently has allowed Janice to have a deeper connection with her culture not only when she is participating in traditional ceremonies but in her daily life.

As the Tribal Veteran Support Coordinator at Televeda, Janice brings over 25 years of experience in clinical patient care, healthcare administration, and the behavioral health space. From her tenure at the Prescott VA to her work with Native and Indigenous communities at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, she has cultivated deep expertise in connecting Indigenous veterans and their families to vital healthcare and community resources.

Holding a Master’s degree in Healthcare Management, a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, and a Peer & Recovery Support Specialist Certificate, Janice is dedicated to continuous learning and plays a pivotal role in leading, building, managing, advocating for, and expanding relationships with Indigenous communities across Arizona and surrounding states.

Outside of work, she enjoys creating beadwork, fishing, camping, traveling with her family, and reading.

Today she speaks about:

Overview of Televeta and Janice's Involvement (2:12)

Televeda's Impact on Indigenous Communities (3:22)

Addressing Isolation and Digital Literacy (4:21)

Support Groups for Veterans (5:37)

Peer-Led Groups and Their Benefits (7:46)

Fun Activities and Community Building on Televeda (10:15)

Connecting with the Televeda Community (12:57)

Identifying Signs of Isolation (15:20)

Future Plans and Community Engagement (18:21)

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