The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries and or/aging. The mission of the MVCN is to provide our nation’s military and veteran caregivers of all eras with peer support to reduce isolation and increase connection, engagement, knowledge, skills and hope.
Services
The MVCN helps caregivers of all eras and at all stages, including partners and supporters, by providing access to two public caregiver-focused services:
Military Caregiver Programs:
The MVCN helps caregivers of all eras and at all stages of caregiving by providing access to three peer support programs:
- Online Peer Support Community
- Peer Mentor Support Program
- Peer Support Groups (Online & Community-Based)
Services
Type of Help
Type of Wound
Amputation, Anxiety, Caregiver Safety, Chronic Condition(s), Depression, Epilepsy, Hearing/Vision Problems, Infertility, Invisible Wound, Marital and Family Counseling, Memory Loss, Neurological Condition(s), Paralysis, PTS/PTSD, Seizures, Service-Connected Illness, Speech impediments, Suicide, TBI, Transplant, Visible Wound
Military Branches
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy, Reserves
Participation Fees
Community Support
Education and Training
Caregiver Training, Mentor Programs, Online Training Courses/Webinars
Respite and Recreation
Spirituality and Faith
Location(s)
People
Respite and Recreation
Spirituality and Faith
Education and Training
Caregiver Training, Mentor Programs, Online Training Courses/Webinars
Type of Caregiver
Caregiving Children, Caregiving Friends/Neighbors, Caregiving Parents, Caregiving Partners, Caregiving Siblings, Caregiving Spouses, Children/families, Men, Military Caregivers, Women
Era of Service