In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Friends of Mortgage Heroes, we sit down with Talia Gaytán and Ashley Camac of Zero8Hundred, a nonprofit deeply committed to helping active duty service members, veterans, and their families transition into civilian life with dignity, support, and connection.

From suicide prevention and mental health assessments to transition assistance and alumni programs, Zero8Hundred is tackling some of the most pressing issues our military community faces. Talia shares her personal journey into the veteran support space, while Ashley dives into what it takes to bring together San Diego’s vast civilian and military ecosystems for meaningful change.

🔥 Learn how YOU can help—from corporate partnerships to community engagement and alternative therapies like equestrian support and aquatic healing.
💬 Hear real stories, explore local impact, and understand why Zero8Hundred is becoming a household name in San Diego and beyond.

🎯 Topics we cover:

• Mental health support for veterans
• Transition assistance after military service
• Suicide prevention strategies
• How to get involved (volunteering, donating, partnering)
• Combatting stigma in the military community
• Building cross-sector partnerships for good

📞 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). You are not alone.

🔗 Learn more or get support: https://www.zero8hundred.org/