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VSN Program Director, Hannah O'Brien embraces Peer Leader at 2023 Leader Retreat

VSN Receives the 2024 Good Neighbors Program Award

Veteran Spouse Network Program Director, Hannah O’Brien was one of 10 recipients to be awarded this grant from The Moritz Center for Societal Impact (MCSI). With this funding, the VSN will expand its suicide prevention efforts.

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April is the Month of the Military Child

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…

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Congratulations Madison McGuire!

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…

2024 UT Austin Military Veteran Symposium

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…

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Recruiting Veterans & CSOs for Safety Planning

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…

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Our Suicide Prevention Initiatives

Check out our new VSN suicide prevention page, highlighting our efforts and opportunities surrounding this important work.

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PTSD and Relationships

New blog post by VSN’s Program Manager Hannah O’Brien, where she discusses how PTSD has looked in her relationship.

Sponsor Spotlight: Chevron

Thanking Chevron for their generosity

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…

Navigating holidays with PTSD

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…

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Dr. Elisa Borah featured in this week’s Your Next Mission Podcast

Listen to this week’s episode of Your Mission Next video podcast, with Institute Director, Dr. Elisa Borah featured as the guest. During this conversation with SMA Jack Tilley, Dr. Borah discusses the important work being done by the Institute and…

Laurianne Rodriguez receiving the Yellow Rose of Texas award

Honoring Laurianne Rodriguez, the 2023 Yellow Rose of Texas

The Institute is so proud of our staff member, Veteran Spouse Network Program Coordinator, Laurianne Rodriguez, for her recent honor of receiving the Yellow Rose of Texas award commission. The Yellow Rose of Texas award was established in 1957 by former…