Veterans Sazha Ramos and Ignacio Montoya both experienced traumatic injuries that had a significant impact on their lives. For Ramos, it led her to an addiction to pain medications. For Montoya, a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. But after facing their challenges, both are using their journeys to assist other veterans. For a special edition of “Closer Look” on Veterans Day, “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott spoke with them about their experiences, Ramos’ work assisting veterans struggling with addiction, and Montoya about how he’s advancing research into improving mobility for those who have been paralyzed.  

*American Addiction Center’s 24/7 hotline is 866-868-3449.

Plus, the Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO) and The Home Depot Foundation are partnering together to end veteran homelessness. Recently, the “Closer Look” team stopped by VEO’s campus on Atlanta’s Westside for a tour. Program host Rose Scott talks with Stewart Williams, a Marine Corps veteran and the CEO of VEO, Army veteran Larry Benitez, Marine veteran Michael Joseph and Erin Izen, the executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. They discuss the unique challenges many veterans face, VEO’s mission, and the support services and resources VEO provides beyond housing.

Veterans<a href="https://americanaddictioncenters.org/veterans/our-veteran-staff/sazha-alexandra-ramos"> Sazha Ramos</a> and<a href="https://research.gatech.edu/stepping-future-paralyzed-veteran-returns-georgia-tech-his-phd"> Ignacio Montoya</a> both experienced traumatic injuries that had a significant impact on their lives. For Ramos, it led her to an addiction to pain medications. For Montoya, a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. But after facing their challenges, both are using their journeys to assist other veterans. For a special edition of &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; on Veterans Day, &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; program host Rose Scott spoke with them about their experiences, Ramos&rsquo; work assisting veterans struggling with addiction, and Montoya about how he&rsquo;s advancing research into improving mobility for those who have been paralyzed.&nbsp;&nbsp;
*American Addiction Center&rsquo;s 24/7 hotline is 866-868-3449.
Plus, the<a href="https://www.veohero.org/"> Veterans Empowerment Organization</a> (VEO) and<a href="https://corporate.homedepot.com/page/home-depot-foundation"> The Home Depot Foundation</a> are partnering together to end veteran homelessness. Recently, the &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; team stopped by VEO&rsquo;s campus on Atlanta&rsquo;s Westside for a tour. Program host Rose Scott talks with<a href="https://www.veohero.org/tony"> Stewart Williams</a>, a Marine Corps veteran and the CEO of VEO, Army veteran Larry Benitez, Marine veteran Michael Joseph and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinizen/"> Erin Izen</a>, the executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. They discuss the unique challenges many veterans face, VEO&rsquo;s mission, and the support services and resources VEO provides beyond housing.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.