Within Reach
Learn about how M-SPAN and the University of Michigan Depression Center and Department of Psychiatry’s other outreach programs are finding ways to treat veterans, students, and others where they are, … Learn More
Category: M-SPAN News
Navy vet finds a new adventure as a student at the UO
Before University of Oregon student vet Caitlyn Sweat was a Peer Advisor, she had a Peer Advisor who regularly reached out to her. Although she didn’t often reply to those … Learn More
M-SPAN Highlighted in UM Depression Center IMPACT Report
M-SPAN is featured in the University of Michigan Depression Center’s annual IMPACT report on pages 18-21. Find out what’s new with M-SPAN and all of its programs, including its fifth … Learn More
After Her Service
After Her Service was featured on Military.com’s “Military Report.” (From Military.com) Read More
M-SPAN launching new program for Post-9/11 women veterans
This fall, the University of Michigan Depression Center’s Military Support Programs and Networks (M-SPAN) is launching After Her Service, a new resiliency skills and professional development program for Post-9/11 women … Learn More
Buddy-to-Buddy offers support, camaraderie to Downriver veterans
Buddy-to-Buddy Program volunteer David Rojas was profiled in a local newspaper about why he’s a volunteer with the program. David says, “If I can help another veteran returning home to … Learn More
Program for Post-9/11 Military and Their Families to Begin in Southfield
HomeFront Strong focuses on skills to help build positive relationships and new strategies for self-care and coping. A resiliency program for children is given at the same time for ages … Learn More
PAVE Program Helping Educate Student Veterans
This article and video highlight PAVE at University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and how it’s helping the school’s student veterans. (From ABC News Channel 13 KRDO) Watch Video
Statewide Program Offers Peer-to-Peer Support for Veterans
The Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Veteran Program is seeking veteran volunteers for a peer-to-peer outreach program that, since 2009, trains veterans to provide peer support and linkage to needed resources for Michigan … Learn More
Why I’m Participating in the Big House 5K: Stephanie Miles
Ron Miles was a Marine who served in Vietnam and passed away in 2005 as a direct result of his service. His daughter Stephanie wrote a moving article about how … Learn More