What We Do
Our virtual workshops help Missouri veterans and families recognize concerns earlier, understand what support exists, and know what step to take next. New workshops will developed each quarter. Below, you'll find the workshops we have available:
Start Here: Finding the Right Support
Helps veterans and families understand where to begin, what resources exist, whahttps://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/getty/2259722945/:/cr=t:0%25,l:25%25,w:50%25,h:100%25/rs=w:400,h:533,cg:truet questions to ask, and what to do if the first door does not open.
When You're Worried About a Veteran
Teaches families how mental health concerns may show up at home, how to start the conversation, and when concern needs to become action.
Advocating for Yourself and Your Family
Helps veterans and families prepare for appointments, document concerns, ask better questions, follow up, and speak up without getting lost in the system.
Safe Home Planning
Practical education on reducing suicide risk at home through respectful planning around firearms, medications, alcohol, isolation, and high-risk moments.
Supporting Without Carrying It All
Teaches families how to support a veteran without becoming the entire safety plan, therapist, case manager, or emotional punching bag.
Who We Serve
- Veterans
- Spouses and partners
- Parents
- Adult children
- Caregivers
- Friends
- Volunteers
- Community partners
- Churches, libraries, VSOs, veteran groups, and civic organizations
Volunteer Opportunities
Help veterans and families understand the system instead of getting lost in it. Volunteers support education, resource research, workshops, and practical navigation tools that help people know where to go, what to ask, and how to advocate for themselves.
- Program Lead
- Facilitator
- Resource Navigator
- Registration/Materials
- Outreach
- Data/Reporting