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Red Cross connects veterans and military families with support, resources and community
This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross of Northern New England honors those who have served and recognizes the experiences, sacrifices and continued contributions of veterans and military families in communities across the country.
Whether someone is serving today, transitioned out of military service decades ago, lives near a military installation or simply knows a veteran, military service is part of the fabric of communities across the country. There are more than 15 million veterans in the United States. Veterans are our neighbors, coworkers, family members and community leaders, making support for the military community important for all Americans.
In Maine, 67 Red Cross employees and volunteers proudly identify as veterans, bringing their commitment to service from the military into communities across the Pine Tree State.
“Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served our country and to recognize the many ways they continue serving their communities long after their military service ends,” said Stephanie Couturier, regional executive, Red Cross of Northern New England. “We see that spirit every day through the veterans who volunteer, donate blood, support military families and respond to disasters. The Red Cross is proud to stand alongside them and help ensure veterans and their families have the support and connection they deserve.”
The Red Cross has proudly supported service members and veterans for decades, and that commitment continues through programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the military community. One of the newest resources is the Military 2 Veteran Network (M2VN), a peer support network available to current and former service members and veterans. Designed by veterans, for veterans, M2VN takes an evidence-based, holistic approach to building an online community centered on peer-to-peer support and led by trained volunteers who understand the military journey.
For many service members, transitioning from military to civilian life can mean losing the sense of connection and community that came with service. Through a secure online community, participants can take part in regularly scheduled peer support groups and chats, self-care practices and education, whole health and wellness workshops and opportunities to connect with others who share similar experiences. You can learn more about M2VN here.
The Red Cross also supports the whole health needs of the military community through wellness workshops, hospital and clinic programs, peer support and more. Over the past year, Red Cross teams reached more than 1.5 million people through whole health programming and services.
This Veterans Day, everyone can play a role in helping connect the veterans, service members and military families in their lives with resources and support. Learn more about Red Cross services for the military and veteran community at redcross.org/veterans.
