Military to Civilian Transition: How Soon Should I Start Planning?

Military and Veterans, Military Transition, SMVF

Deciding to join the military is a big step, and so is deciding to leave. The transition from Service member to civilian can be just as difficult as the transition you experienced when you first joined. You might look back and think that you were uninformed and...

Alcohol Abuse and Veterans: Larry Veale’s Story

Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse

Larry Veale’s Story In this video, Larry Veale, a Peer Support Specialist with Western Tidewater Community Services Board and former U.S. Marine, shares his recovery story with us. Larry served in the Marine Corps for two years and then later worked at a...

Veterans and Alcohol Abuse – Why We Need Better Supports in Place

Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse

This article was written by Dr. Tristin C. Galvez, SMVF Clinician III   The Unique Challenges Veterans Face A Veteran is defined as someone who has previously served in a branch of the Armed Forces to include Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. There...

5 Ways You Can Help Support the Mental Health of a Veteran in Your Life

Military and Veterans, SMVF

Veterans face unique mental health challenges in life that civilians do not, such as transitioning from military to civilian life, and psychological distress caused by wartime experiences. Research indicates that fewer than 50 percent of veterans returning from duty...

The Challenges of Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Military and Veterans

The transition from military to civilian life can be complicated. If you are struggling with adjusting to civilian life, you are not alone. Pew Research reports that most veterans say that the military prepared them for active duty, but only about 50% say that they...