Military service members, veterans, and their families live and work in communities across our nation. They are our co-workers, neighbors, classmates, students, and friends. However, because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most civilians are unfamiliar with military culture and don’t know how to effectively engage with the Veteran community.
Trainings available:
The 15 Things Training is recommended by the SMVF Subcommittee for schools, Community Mental Health Centers, or anyone interested in learning more about military culture.
As part of The American Legion’s Be the One mission to end veteran suicide, we have joined forces with Columbia University to develop training for those who want to learn more about interacting and responding with veterans who may be in crisis.
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addiction and mental illnesses.
The USO Pathfinder® Transition Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and military spouses by offering professional development services throughout the duration of the service member or military spouse’s career, as well as when they transition out of the military and settle into their new communities.
Suspenders4Hope™, a program developed at Wichita State University, is a comprehensive, strategic approach to promoting mental health wellness, preventing suicide, substance abuse, and sexual violence. We believe that hope, recovery, and resilience are possible with the right support.