Veteran Spouse Network

Ten years of connection, support, and community have brought us to this moment, and we want you to be part of the celebration.

Join the Veteran Spouse Network in Austin on November 5 for Toast to 10 with VSN. Take a look at what we have planned and reserve your spot: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Jr-c0

Supporting a veteran who is experiencing mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when you are unsure how to bring up care without causing conflict or shutting down communication.

On Tuesday, September 22, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT, join the Veteran Spouse Network and Forge Health for our free virtual seminar: Guiding Your Veteran Toward Help: Lethal Means Safety & Therapy. Led by clinical experts and Marine Corps veterans Dr. Sheena Bice and Casey Lancaster from Forge VFR, this 60-minute session offers spouses/partners and family members practical communication tools for discussing lethal means safety at home and supporting a treatment-hesitant veteran in connecting with professional care.

This session is virtual, completely free, and open to all military and veteran families and military-connected communities. Register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07GCb60

This Su***de Prevention Month, the Veteran Spouse Network is standing alongside military and veteran families to build stronger communities of care. Every conversation and practical action helps strengthen the support systems surrounding our nation's veterans.

To provide actionable tools and community connection throughout September, we are hosting 4 virtual su***de prevention events focused on crisis intervention skills, safety planning, and peer support.

We are proud to be part of the We Face The Fight coalition, joining hundreds of organizations nationwide working together to prevent veteran su***de.

Register for our September events: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07FjBX0

Learn more about how to get involved with the coalition: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07FjC00

Supporting a veteran through post-military transition, chronic stress, or invisible wounds can feel heavy, especially when you are worried about their safety and do not know where to turn. An important lessons we explore in our Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG) is that asking direct questions about su***de does not plant the idea in someone's head. It shows them that you see their pain and that they do not have to carry it in silence.

Our free, 6-week virtual V-SRG cohorts offer a confidential, peer-led space designed by veteran spouses/partners who understand the realities of military and post-service life. Together, we discuss communication, boundary setting, caregiver strain, and concrete crisis tools to support both your loved one and your own well-being.

Registration is now open for our three upcoming virtual cohorts starting this September:

- Wednesday Cohort: September 16 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT)
- Thursday Cohort: September 17 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT)
- Monday Cohort: September 21 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT)

Learn more about the program and apply: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Cnhg0

September is Su***de Prevention Month. For military and veteran families, reaching out with a simple, genuine check-in can be a lifeline. You do not need to have all the answers or know the perfect words to let someone know you care.

In partnership with We Face The Fight , we are encouraging our community to look out for one another. A quick text or phone call can interrupt isolation and remind a spouse/partner or loved one that they are seen.

Our September schedule of free virtual events, peer groups, and wellness workshops is now open for registration. Take a look at these highlights:

Guiding Your Veteran Toward Help: Lethal Means Safety & Therapy (September 22, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT) – Learn practical communication strategies for discussing home safety and encouraging voluntary mental health support with clinical experts from Forge Health.

Mental Health First Aid and CALM Conversations (September 11 & 17, 8:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT) – Gain practical skills to recognize distress warning signs, initiate supportive crisis conversations, and navigate lethal means safety.

Exploring Wellness Through Music and Storytelling (September 23, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CT) – Connect with fellow spouses and partners in a creative, relaxing virtual session focused on self-expression, music, and shared community reflection.

Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group Fall Cohorts (September 16, 17, & 21) – A 6-week virtual peer group led by trained veteran spouses to explore transition stress, communication, and personal wellness goals.

Register for our events here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07xcnT0

Change has a way of shifting more than our routines. Sometimes it changes how we see ourselves, too.

Maybe a role that once felt like a big part of who you are has changed. Maybe you’ve spent so much time focused on your family that parts of yourself have taken a back seat. Or maybe you’re simply in a season where you’re trying to figure out what comes next.

These are some of the conversations we make space for in V-SRG. Alongside other veteran spouses, you’ll have space to reflect on where you’ve been, what matters to you now, and what you want to carry with you into what’s next.

We have three groups starting next month in September. Learn more about V-SRG and apply here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07jnvF0

What a privilege to table as an exhibitor at the Texas Su***de Prevention Symposium in New Braunfels! Two days, hundreds of professionals and advocates, and one shared goal of strengthening su***de prevention efforts for military and veteran families across Texas.

We loved sharing our su***de prevention and peer-support programs while connecting with partners doing this lifesaving work every day. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table!