This paper develops and uses planning maps to prioritize and facilitate county‐level recruitment for Together With Veterans (TWV), community‐based rural Veteran suicide prevention program.
Veterans increasingly utilize both the Veteran’s Health Administration (VA) and non-VA hospitals (dual-users). Dual-users are at increased risk of fragmented care and adverse outcomes and often do not receive necessary …
The role of primary care in a disaster has too often been poorly defined and poorly understood. Due to its relative low-cost adaptability and closeness to the community, primary care …
Access to high-quality healthcare, including mental healthcare, is a high priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Meaningful monitoring of progress will require patient-centered measures of access. To that …
Millions of disadvantaged youth and returning veterans are enrolled in community colleges. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders and help seeking behaviors among community college students.
The Veterans Choice Program (VCP), aimed at improving access to care, included expanded options for Veterans to receive primary care through community providers.
The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual model of community‐based veteran peer suicide prevention.
In this study, we developed and validated a scale that measures the sense of community among Korean military personnel.
Digital technology is one method to facilitate social connection. Social interaction being considered as one of the central motivations for older adults being online. The programme provided members of the War …
Exploring and Evaluating the War Widows InTouch Programme Read More »
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of and interest in lifestyle medicine–based care within a military community.
This paper investigates barriers to treatment for people with opioid use disorders.
This article argues for the importance of community writing groups on college campuses targeted towards female veterans to aid in female student veterans’ successful transition to the university.
This action plan outlines how the government will build on the 2018 Strategy for our Veterans to deliver support and services to veterans in the UK.
This paper explores community and social connectedness and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This report details work and projects carried out in North East Lincolnshire to fulfill commitment to the Covenant, including the Military Human CPD Training, run by York St John University …
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This paper highlights how important it is for clinicians in community settings to be aware of the potential unique health needs of veterans, as many veterans will receive their care …
Identifying Veterans in Your Practice: What Clinicians Need to Know Read More »
This paper explores a community-based intervention to support the mental health of community-dwelling military and veteran families.
This paper explores the lived experiences of military wives and the archetypes that guide the community norms and expectations of military spouses.
This article explores the attachment of older veterans (born before 1950) to their materialised memories which led them to bring photographs and other items, unprompted, to interviews and workshops. Through …
This study seeks to understand the veteran health and reintegration outcomes of a community agricultural initiative (CAI) called Growing Veterans (GV). Data was collected from 67 veteran and non-veteran GV …
Healthwatch Hertfordshire conducted a study (commissioned by the Hertfordshire Armed Forces Covenant Board and funded by Hertfordshire Public Health) to investigate the healthcare needs and experiences of veterans in Hertfordshire …
This paper investigates veteran community engagement and how collaborative research approaches can foster successful and beneficial community engagement.
The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive account of the provision offered by the charity sector to armed forces families.
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of community dance for veterans with PTSD. Community dance has been shown to strengthen cognitive plasticity which is often a problem for veterans …
Pilot Data on Effects of Community Dance for Veterans with PTSD and their Family Members Read More »
This blog post was written by Nicholas Harrison for the Soldier On! website. Could the group dynamic of heritage-oriented community projects benefit participants’ well-being? Following publication of ‘The Art of …
This article describes the experience of military mothers and their children during wartime deployments with clinical implications for nurse practitioners in military or community settings.
This article examines how supportive school environments can serve the development of children and adolescents from military families.
This paper explores the UK’s Armed Forces and Veterans’ Breakfast Clubs (AFVBCs) and argues that the AFVBCs provide a safe place for veterans to reminisce and provide mutual support to …
The Soldiering On Awards (SOA) recognise the outstanding achievements of those who have served their country, and the diverse people and groups who work together in support of the Armed …
For this study, a group veteran and military participants at an urban university were interviewed to determine the extent to which current campus conditions foster a sense of belonging for …
Beyond the Barricade: A Holistic View of Veteran Students at an Urban University Read More »
This document presents the findings from the first of four community capacity building components of the South Yorkshire Armed Forces Covenant project in the UK.
The Soldiering On Awards celebrate the achievements of the military community, by honouring serving and retired personnel, Veterans, their families and organisations that support the Armed Forces Community. This year’s …
This report details a piece of research that explores how to improve the delivery of organisational pledges made under the Armed Forces Covenant.
Following on from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund’s report Meeting the Needs of the RAF Family (2015), which provided a detailed investigation into the size, profile and welfare needs …
This article explores service member and veteran reintegration into the community.
In Australia, More than $824,000 of funding under the latest round of Veteran and Community Grants (VCG) program will soon be provided to community groups supporting veterans. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs …
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This article explores findings and outcomes of a study used to examine the knowledge, common practices, attitudes and training needs of community mental health providers who work with military personnel …
The Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee (VAPC) is seeking three new Chairpersons, one for each of the following UK regions – Eastern, Yorkshire and Humberside, East Scotland. The Veterans Advisory …
This post is a re-blogged except from a recent post by Nick Caddick on the War and Narrative blog. Declassified – a review What’s the purpose of a war story? To …
This £4 million programme is designed to providing funding for innovative and new ways of working to reduce serious stress in veterans, their carers and families. This programme will fund …
New ways to tackle Serious Stress in Veterans, Carers and Families Programme Read More »
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust provides a newsletter that gives a round-up of news and updates about community projects enabled through covenant funding. Click here to read more.
We know communities that successfully support their military-impacted populations are those that engage their entire citizenry in the unique challenges facing veterans transitioning home. Therefore, we need to create a …
The Community Quarterback: Veterans and their Families are Coming Home. Are we Ready? Read More »
This report details the results of the first comprehensive study of the needs of Orange County’s veterans and their families. The document covers key areas of needs to consider when …
The State of the American Veteran: The Orange County Veterans Study Read More »
To be “military-” and “veteran-friendly” means military families, in service and after, are both welcomed and valued in California communities, recognizing the need for tailored events, coordinated efforts, benefit programs, …
Call to Action: Making California the Most Military and Veteran Friendly State Read More »
This thought paper discusses the possibility of a national veterans covenant. The United States has a moral obligation to ensure that its veterans and their families receive the services promised to them when they enlisted, to maximize the advantages gained through their service, and mitigate any disadvantages of injury, illness, or other disparity created as a result of their service.
Attitudes of the people of Northern Ireland towards current and former UK Armed Forces personnel have been revealed for the first time in a report released this week, titled ‘Public Attitudes …
As the national charity of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the RNRMC understands that while one person joins, it’s the whole family that serves. It is imperative that the …
RNRMC Families’ Days: Bringing Naval communities together Read More »
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 ‘Veterans’ Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement’ conference, which was organised and hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces …
A new Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) funded report assessing the services available for, and provided to, Commonwealth serving and ex-Service personnel and their families, was released today and identifies …
Film Premiere – 11th April, Chapter Arts Cardiff, 12.30 – 2.00 pm The Families of Veterans Support Service has been delivering a bespoke family support service to children and their families across …
Film Premier: Children Speak – Building Positive Futures Read More »
“VFR Hub a Great Resource for Veteran Community” The Veterans and Families Research Hub (VFR Hub) is an interactive web portal and search engine for publicly-available research materials, representing a …
Positive Response to VFR Hub from the Clearinghouse Read More »
This article explores how a specific nursing curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills to be able to provide care to veterans and their families. In particular, there is …
This article explores the provision of evidence-based services, through community providers, for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This article is based on the findings of a regional, web-based survey, which sought …
This articles explores the effects and impact of veterans self-stigmatising. In particular, the article argues that nurses caring in community settings need to be aware of the potential implications of …
A survey was sent to all recently released Canadian Armed Forces members to examine their military to civilian transition experience and what resources are needed to ensure a successful transition. …
Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: the Role of Mastery and Social Support Read More »
