Listen up, ladies and gents! Get ready for our Fall wellness mini-series that's going to rock your world! Introducing the V-SRG #Wellness Mini Series, tailor-made for those who live and love veterans. Finally, you can connect with other spouses/partners 👥 who can relate to your struggles and victories. Share your stories, wisdom, and challenges with those who get it, and make lifelong #friends while you're at it! This is the support system you've been waiting for, folks! 🛑 Don't wait! We have a limited number of spots available for our groups, so secure yours today. View all upcoming groups and pick the one that works for YOU >>> https://loom.ly/nUdZ2HI or 🔗 link in bio!
Veteran Spouse Network
Community Services
Austin, Texas 1,306 followers
Facilitating a network of support for military and veteran spouses and families.
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The Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) began in January 2015 as an online and in-person forum for veteran spouses throughout Texas to become engaged in defining resources and programming for themselves and their families. Today, the VSN has grown to a network of over 800 spouses across Texas. As we move forward, we continue to grow members and partners, offering opportunities for spouses to connect, share resources and offer ongoing support and guidance within their community and throughout the state, and across the country. Our work is influenced by the understanding that Veteran families rely on strong communities to support each other while facing their unique challenges. Veteran spouses, this is your network. This network is meant to incorporate your input, voice and perspectives. We strongly encourage you to become involved! The network is designed to include members from across the state of Texas either by accessing this website, our Facebook page, by participating in our programs, or by meeting up with local members to find support and share relevant resources. As our network continues to grow, it is our hope that it will be influenced by its members and will become the resource that its members need it to be. We are here to help build it and identify programming and events that you want to see more of in your area, or in the state. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your input and ideas on how to make this network what you want it to be!
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http://veteranspousenetwork.org
External link for Veteran Spouse Network
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- Community Services
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 2-10 Mitarbeiter
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- Austin, Texas
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- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 2015
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- Peer Support Groups, 1:1 Peer Support, Community Referrals, Military & Veteran Spouses, Military & Veteran Families, Social Club , Volunteer Peer Leaders, Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) , Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Social & Emotional Wellness, Peer-Led Support, Curriculum-Driven, Peer Panels, Educational Seminars, and Veteran Family Transition (VFT) Program
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1823 RED RIVER ST
Austin, Texas 78712, US
Employees at Veteran Spouse Network
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Elisa Borah
Director, Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness, Veteran Spouse Network, Associate Professor @UT Austin
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Kimberly J.
Programmer Analyst/Drupal Developer at Arizona Secretary of State & Proud Military Veteran Spouse
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Alunya Clark, MS, GCDF
CAREER COACH | TRANSITION SPECIALIST | CERTIFIED LIFE COACH | VETERAN & MILITARY SPOUSE ADVOCATE | PEER LEADER | GLOBAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR
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DREA LEWIS
Ret. Navy Vet I Mental Health Educator I Resilience Counselor I Certified Mental Health Coach I Equipping individuals and organizations with mental…
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In this month's 🎙️ episode, Hannah discusses the profound and emotional journey of coping with the loss of a loved one to #suicide with her guest, Ashley Craig, VSN Marketing Development & Training Manager. Ashley openly shares her personal story, the challenges she faced, and how she transformed her pain into a mission to educate and support others. Click to listen to Hannah and Ashley having an intimate and heartfelt discussion on #grief, guilt, and the #journey toward healing on your favorite podcast platform or the VSN YouTube at https://loom.ly/baOzg2o
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It’s important to understand that #grief is a deeply personal experience, and it's okay to feel a range of emotions like sadness 😢, anger 😡, guilt😞, and emptiness😔. These feelings can also bring physical symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite, and difficulty sleeping. It's important to know that seeking help is a positive step towards understanding and navigating through these emotions. Remember, there's no right or wrong way to grieve, and the #support of friends, family, and mental health professionals can make a significant difference. Please be patient with yourself, as 💝 healing from grief takes time. With the right support, many people find ways to move forward with a renewed sense of #purpose and connection. Learn more at our upcoming events --- 08.28.24 |Embracing Change: Understanding Grief Beyond Death (https://loom.ly/cRJEtcU) 08.30.24 | Let’s Talk About It: Embracing Change: Understanding Grief Beyond Death (https://loom.ly/zG_s6No)
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We're over the moon that The Daily Texan featured an #article about the VSN’s Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veteran, and Their Families training course, held at the University of Texas at Austin on August 2nd! Take a look 👀 at https://loom.ly/aM3IjuI 💬 Want to know more? ⬇️ What is the #Mental Health First Aid? The 7.5-hour Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans, and Their Families Course focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that suggest a mental health challenge. Learners are taught how to apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (#ALGEE) to non-crisis and crises where a person shows warning signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. Learn how to help your loved one 💕struggling with a mental health challenge by signing up for the next FREE Mental Health First Aid training on Sept 27th from 9am-5pm CT virtually. ** Limited spots are available, so don't miss this opportunity by signing up today at https://loom.ly/p5B7ZuQ Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness Face The Fight Steve Hicks School of Social Work
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📣 Join OUR TEAM and make a difference! We're looking for a passionate individual to support military and veteran families. If you love building connections and guiding people to valuable services, we want you to join us as an Outreach Coordinator. Together, we can ensure that military and veteran spouses and families receive the support they deserve! 🔍 Learn more & APPLY TODAY >>> https://loom.ly/IZbKPpk
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🎉 We are so proud of our directors, Elisa Borah and Hannah OBrien, for presenting at the VA and DSOP Suicide Prevention Conference last week!
Director, Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness, Veteran Spouse Network, Associate Professor @UT Austin
We at the Veteran Spouse Network were honored to present at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) Suicide Prevention Conference in Portland this week. Hannah OBrien and I shared how VSN is preparing veteran spouses and family members to engage in suicide prevention and crisis response with evidence-based training and peer support. We are so thankful for the support from Face The Fight and USAA that has made this work possible. A few takeaways from our session: After training, 85% strongly agreed, "I am confident in my ability to respond when I suspect an individual may be at elevated risk for suicide." 83% strongly agreed, "I am comfortable asking individuals direct and open questions about suicidal thoughts and behaviors." Asked what other support and information bout suicide prevention they need: -65% want more information on crisis response procedures and de-escalation techniques -46% want more information on supporting the care of individuals at risk for suicide -44% want more information on the epidemiology and the latest research findings related to suicide. Family members are critical frontline partners in veteran suicide prevention. We are excited to continue to work with our referring and strategic partners Forge Health, Avalon Action Alliance, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Blue Star Families, Endeavors, Texas Health and Human Services to expand this work and prepare families to Face the Fight.
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🚨 Youth mental health is a vital concern that demands our attention!! 🚨 The impact of academic pressure and social media on the mental well-being of young individuals cannot be overlooked. We must prioritize #mentalhealth education in schools 🚸, foster safe spaces for open discussions, and promote community involvement. By placing importance on #youth mental health, we can pave the way for a healthier future, and #empower young people to flourish. ✳️ Don't forget to SHARE, SAVE, and 💬 TALK with the youth in your lives!!
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Did you know that we offer FREE Suicide Prevention #training to our military-connected community? VSN is thrilled to provide a range of resources to tackle s#uicide within the military and veteran family community. Our suicide prevention training is comprehensive, covering warning signs, safety protocols for intervention, and strategies to support individuals struggling with difficult thoughts. ➡️ To register, click the event below: ▪️ 07.25.24 | MHFA & CALM (https://loom.ly/tLlLR0w) ▪️ 07.31.24 | V-SRG Invisible Wounds of War & Suicide Prevention (https://loom.ly/GN-VQOQ) ▪️ 08.02.24 | MHFA & CALM — Austin, TX (https://loom.ly/1AZduWE ) ▪️ 08.26.24 | CALM Conversations (https://loom.ly/Jf8qTYE) If you're thinking about Suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 across the United States: Dial 988 or Text 838255. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to access the ASL line for callers who are Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #facethefight Face The Fight Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness
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Military and veteran family life presents unique challenges that can affect the mental health of their #children. These challenges include frequent moves, parental deployments, difficulties accessing care, and other stressors related to their parents' service. Let's discuss how we can better support our children's #mentalhealth! Register for the upcoming opportunities: ▪️ 07.23.24 |Child Traumatic Stress -- https://loom.ly/FfC6voQ ▪️ 07.25.24 | Let’s Talk About It: Child Traumatic Stress -- https://loom.ly/bjl27LU Don't miss the latest 🎙️podcast! VSN Staff shares their experiences with their own military and veteran kids... Listen now at https://loom.ly/7ySgjcU or your favorite podcast platform!
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#DYK ☞ As children and adolescents grow and change, they often encounter emotional challenges. It's important to remember that seeking professional help is a positive and proactive step towards supporting their #wellbeing. 🔍 Learn more about #youth mental health ▪️ https://lnkd.in/gnNHcYp ▪️ https://lnkd.in/enGjiB9
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