Two decades of war have taken a tremendous toll on the mental health of our service members and veterans resulting in tragic and heartbreaking consequences – increased rates of suicide among those who have already sacrificed so much to protect our country’s freedom. Consider the following devastating statistics: In 2021, research found that 30,177 active-duty…
Anthony, Army Veteran When Anthony joined the Army in 1995, it was a last resort. Ultimately, it became the best decision he ever made. Before becoming a Soldier, Anthony says he was having a good time, working as a stand-up comic and a musician, but he wasn’t building a future for himself. In the Army,…
Photo: [Juan in the foreground, Jenny far left] Thanksgiving Day 2020, first time the family was able to touch, hug, and be in the same room with each other since they contracted COVID-19. “It was so great working with [HFMN Case Manager]. She was so detailed and patient–with a calming voice. She would tell us…
Tim, U.S. Army Veteran Tim, a young veteran, served active duty for both the U.S. Army and National Guard. His military experienced taught him discipline, punctuality, and most importantly what it means to be a leader. Tim currently works as a general contractor—supervising remodeling, building, and renovation projects. However, like so many others, the COVID-19…
Channelle, U.S. Army Veteran Channelle is a United States Army Veteran who reached out to Home Front Military Network (HFMN) not knowing what kind of assistance she needed but knew she was in need of guidance. “I wasn’t sure if you [HFMN] could even help me. I saw Home Front Military Network [on a magnet],…
Sally, Mother of Iraq Veteran Sally is the mother of Michael, an Army Veteran who served in Iraq between 2006 and 2008. Michael suffers from a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress after being involved in explosions in Iraq and watching fellow Soldiers die on the battlefield. Michael also lost a brother, who took his…
Laureen, U.S. Army Veteran & Steve, U.S. Marine Veteran Laureen and Steve reached out to Home Front Military Network because they needed help with their utility bill. They are both veterans, Laureen served in the United States Army and Steve served in the United States Marine Corps. Steve was drafted in November of 1971 and…
“HFMN went out of its way to support my husband, a company commander in charge of a reserve unit in Las Vegas, with resources for his soldiers in need. To date, those resources have helped soldiers in Nevada, Utah and Arizona with critical support for their well-being. I would recommend their services to all military…
After two decades of war, mental health challenges are taking a tremendous toll on our nation’s veterans and active-duty military service members and their families. Some research has even found that the most publicized of those challenges – post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression— affected approximately 14-16% of U.S. service members deployed to Afghanistan. …