Have questions about peer wellness checks, resiliency, referrals, or crisis intervention? Ask Questions and Share Insights Now!
VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on October 16th regarding peer wellness checks, resiliency, referrals to VA for care, and crisis intervention. Tell us how you are reaching your battle buddies, family, caregivers, and survivors.
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Institute
» SSG Jonathan Pylypiv - Community Engagement Manager, Fox Valley Veterans Council
» Aaron Eagan - Director, Community Based Suicide Prevention, VHA
» SGT Tiffany Ellett - Division Director, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, American Legion
» Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton - Senior Director, Suicide Prevention/Postvention, TAPS
Learn More: https://rly.pt/VANationalBuddyCheckWeek
American Red Cross - Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide resources to caregivers during this important week. National Buddy Check Week is October 16-20, 2023.
To learn more about Buddy Check Week, watch this video from the Director of MVCN, Melissa Comeau: https://lnkd.in/gY9pNVcG.
MVCN: https://lnkd.in/g3VkuCb9
Buddy Check Week: https://lnkd.in/g3xmXPDY
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In terms of related support, CSP is so fortunate to work closely with the Military Veteran Caregiver Network: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network.html who offer peer support and the Military Spouse Advocacy Network: https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org/ who offer mentorship, including to Veteran caregivers.
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
https://www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov/142,41684_VA#:~:text=Veterans%20can%20ask%20for%20a%20referral%20for%20peer,a%20peer%20support%20service%20organization%20in%20their%20community.
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
The Military Veteran Caregiver Network provides our nation’s pre- and post-9/11-era military and veteran caregivers with peer support.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
The Military Veteran Caregiver Network provides our nation’s pre- and post-9/11-era military and veteran caregivers with peer support.
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