Military and Veterans, Peer and Family
When your spouse deploys, you brace yourself. You adjust routines, carry more of the mental load, and do your best to hold things together for your family. When they come home, everyone expects relief and joy. Sometimes you get that. Other times, you get something...
Military and Veterans, PTSD, Trauma
As a military veteran who’s returned from service, you’re no stranger to tough challenges, and you know that some wounds are more than skin-deep. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries may not be visible, but they’re just as real—and just...
Military and Veterans, Military Transition
Whether you’re a new veteran making the transition back to civilian life, or you were discharged from your position years ago, peer support is important to support your mental and emotional health. Many veterans miss the sense of connection that they had in the...
Military and Veterans, Military Transition
After leaving the military, veterans often face challenges reintegrating into civilian society. While more than half of U.S. veterans feel that they weren’t well prepared for the transition, younger veterans report the transition was very difficult. Challenges Facing...
Military and Veterans, Military Transition, SMVF
In the following blog, Michael Evans, Educational/Vocational Specialist, Registered Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, CLS Counselor, explores the best career options after military service and offers guidance on how to succeed in each one. The Top Careers for...
Mental Health, Military and Veterans, SMVF
As a veteran, you are eligible to use your VA benefits to pay for health care, including mental health services. But with understaffing and increased workloads, the wait time can sometimes be very long at VA locations. So, is there somewhere else you can go to get...
