Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
Connect - Share - Supportcaregivers of all eras, all relations, across all locations
peers engaged to exchange experience, empathy, education and encouragement
Connect Online
Connect with caregivers like you in secure, peer-moderated online discussion groups or topics, chats and webinars
Share with a Mentor
Share with a caregiver like you in an understanding, one-on-one, peer mentor relationship
Join a Support Group
Join caregivers like you in confidential, peer-facilitated, partner-assisted support groups in your community and onlineInterested? Join the Military & Veteran Caregiver Network.
Join nowMilitary and Veteran Caregivers and Partners
Nearly 6 million Americans care for wounded, ill and injured military servicemembers and veterans of the pre- and post-9/11 eras. These “hidden heroes,” which include parents, spouses, children, extended family members, friends and battle buddies, are often overwhelmed. They face significant challenges including: scattered resources, isolation, poor health and emotional stress. The MVCN supports caregivers of all ages, eras and stages, offering peer support and access to partner organizations’ resources and services, with the goal of increasing caregivers’ connectedness, hopefulness, wellness, knowledge and skills.
The Caregivers Companion
“Self-care is a critical part of wellbeing for caregivers and their loved ones. We are so pleased that our friends at MVCN are getting this tool into the hands of military caregivers who need and deserve support on their caregiving journey”
-Wayne B. Jonas, MD, President and CEO, Samueli Institute
The Samueli Institute created The Caregivers Companion: Self-care for Health in Mind, Body and Spirit to support military caregivers in their journey towards greater wellbeing. This requires aligning the body, mind and spirit, as well as creating a system of support.
The Caregivers Companion is designed for all who provide care, offering practical guidance for all military and veteran caregivers, regardless of their relationship to their care recipient, their age, stage or era of service, including spouses, siblings, parents, children, friends, family members and battle buddies.
Click on the cover image or title to read online or download the e-book!
Calendar
Find events and activities by and for military and veteran caregivers in one, easy-to-use calendar. Search by month and date to find activities in your community and across the country. Go To Calendar
Upcoming Events
Resources
Search for useful information from reliable sources designed to help caregivers like you. Stream videos and webinars, read articles and find tools and programs available to caregivers and the families and friends of wounded, ill and/or injured military or veterans of all ages, all eras and across all locations. Browse all resources by category: Browse Resources
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We Care
Read our FREE quarterly online magazine for caregivers of all ages, all stages and all eras. If you would like to submit an item to be considered for We Care magazine please email programs.mvcn@taps.org. From Our Latest Issue:
- It Takes a Network
- Finding a Healthy Balance
- Veterans Day: Celebrating My Family History
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Supports Military and Veteran Caregivers
- Dear WeCare
April is “Month of the Military Child” & May is “Month of the Military Caregiver”
Check out our Latest Issue!
