Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness

Wellness is not just about addressing the physical or mental health of an individual, but rather, addressing each holistic aspect of one's life.

Are you a military or veteran spouse? If so, we want to hear from you! Your voice will have an impact, helping us inform future research, programming, and community supports that take into account the needs of spouses. Take the survey today! https://loom.ly/Tbvijn0 #militaryspouse #veteranspouse #wellness

Your voice has an impact! Help move the needle on military & veteran spouse wellness by taking our survey today. https://loom.ly/Tbvijn0 #militaryspouse #veteranspouse #wellness

How are you, really? We want to better understand the experience of military and veteran spouses. With the information gathered, we can inform research and programming to more effectively meet the needs of our military and veteran spouses. Take our survey today! https://loom.ly/Tbvijn0 #militaryspouse #veteranspouse #wellness

Prioritizing your wellness doesn’t have to be something you do alone. The REACH peer support research study provides you with the tools to identify and focus on your strengths and improve your daily self-care routine. Group members give and receive each other valuable support. Apply today! https://loom.ly/zRAEd4k #militaryspouse #fortcavazos #killeen #peersupport

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! ?? If you are you a military or veteran spouse, we want to hear from you! The Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness and InDependent | The Space for Military Spouse Wellness are conducting a survey to learn more about military and veteran spouse wellness. Your voice will have an impact, helping us inform future research, programming, and community supports that take into account the needs of spouses. Take the survey today! https://loom.ly/Tbvijn0 #militaryspouse #veteranspouse #wellness

A crisis is a time of intense difficulty, trouble, danger, or distress. Remember, a crisis is DIFFERENT for everyone! What may seem trivial to you may be overwhelming for another person. It would be best if you appeared CONFIDENT and CALM during a crisis. ?? DON'T FORGET ?? ASK directly Work together to stay SAFE CONNECT to appropriate professionals If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 across the United States: Dial 988 or Text 838255. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to access the ASL line for callers who are Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened

If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the Veterans Crisis Line, a free, confidential, 24-hour hotline for Veterans and their families and friends: Dial 988 and Press 1 or Text 838255. Call 1-800-799-4889 to access the line for deaf and hard-of-hearing folks. #suicideprevention #988

The REACH peer support research study provides you with the tools to identify and focus on your strengths and improve your daily self-care routine - prioritizing wellness and connection. Group members have opportunities to give and receive each other valuable support. Learn more by visiting our website: https://loom.ly/HaxI6SE. Apply today! https://loom.ly/zRAEd4k #militaryspouse #fortcavazos #peersupport

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This month, keep an eye out for information shared by us, the @veteranspousenetwork, and other national organizations, for how to engage in critical conversations about suicide and become better equipped to help someone in need.