Veteran & Family PTSD Peer Support Group
What started off as a “Veteran Family Support Group” program has grown into so much more. Family members of Veterans and Gold Star family members are often overlooked and find it difficult to tap into resources to help them and their Veterans on their journey. Their unique experiences with military service presents difficult challenges to “fitting” into civilian support groups.
Having the diversity of Veterans and family members in different stage of their journeys presents an extraordinary dynamic where they share perspectives, resources and most importantly a stigma-free, attentive and compassionate ear. It helps to know that you’re not alone with your feelings, struggles and even successes (link to a feel good story). We provide a safe, peer support environment that answers that purpose. Members are provided with resources, opportunities to engage in healthy activities and workshops that can help them on their journeys.
The support group meets at The Highground every third Sunday from 2-4pm and consists of prescheduled topics, guest speakers and resources. As the program grows, groups can and will take on a traveling schedule, bringing the support to other areas, and exploring healing resources off site.
