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In April, we will honor the children within our military and veteran families for their service, strength, and resilience. It is crucial to acknowledge the needs of our military children and the challenges they encounter at a young age. Despite…
We are so happy for former IMVFW intern, Madison McGuire, who recently got accepted into Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and will begin her medical education in August 2024. Madison first joined the Institute as an intern…
On Tuesday, February 27th, Institute staff attended UT Austin’s Military and Veteran Symposium – a collaborative event hosted by the Military and Veteran Stakeholder Council, welcoming the 25 university offices focused on supporting military- and veteran-connected individuals and families. Included…
Our partners at the VA Rocky Mountain MIRECC are conducting a research study where they work with a veteran and their concerned significant other (spouse, family member, loved one, etc.) to safely store firearms and to access crisis services, should…
Check out our new VSN suicide prevention page, highlighting our efforts and opportunities surrounding this important work.
New blog post by VSN’s Program Manager Hannah O’Brien, where she discusses how PTSD has looked in her relationship.
We want to extend a warm thank you to Chevron, for their donation to the EmpowerEd educational webinars, run by the Veteran Spouse Network and the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness. Chevron has supported our work in the…
FORT CAVAZOS | We are recruiting military spouses and committed partners for peer support groups in Fort Cavazos. Apply today!
For veterans and service members with PTSD, the holidays can be a challenging time. Take a look at these tips to help prepare for potential triggers that may arise this season. The below list was adapted from an Endeavors post “8…
November 4, 2023 | The University of Texas at Austin In honor of the Texas Longhorns Veterans Recognition game against the Kansas State Wildcats on Nov 4th, Institute Director, Dr. Elisa Borah, was invited to serve as honorary captain for…
Austin American-Statesman (Nov 2023) | Lily Kepner The University of Texas recently held its annual wreath-laying ceremony to honor U.S. veterans and their families at the Frank Denius Family University of Texas Athletics Hall of Fame. The wreath, adorned in…
We’re so excited to be presenting at this year’s Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) conference! Institute’s Dr. Elisa Borah and Aubrey Harvey will both be presenting on our work with the military and veteran community, specifically focusing on…