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A Veteran's Journey to Social Support: Bridging Connection through Community-Based Veterans Socials

Mack J, Gorman JA, Kamdar NP. A Veteran's Journey to Social Support: Bridging Connection through Community-Based Veterans Socials. Journal of Veterans Studies. 2023 Sep 1; 9(3):32-36.

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Abstract:

Jess, a US Air Force Veteran, shares her journey from active duty to the civilian sector. She discusses her challenges, including loneliness and isolation, and how she applies what she experienced to help other veterans. As a certi ed peer specialist in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), she is part of an innovative program to support social engagement with other veterans. The program, referred to as Veterans Socials, supports community-based, veteran-driven events that focus on social connection.




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