Our Work

Trauma-related mental health problems for warfighters are complicated and widespread. Hundreds of thousands of veterans have problems with sleep, PTSD, and other service-related stress problems. The scope of the problem is vast, demanding a public health response. Science provides maps, data and evidence about what actually works. It has the capacity to help not just one veteran or one community – it improves health in generations of veterans. New discoveries can make medical care precise and effective – delivering the right help to the right veterans at the right time.

Accelerating Science

Science
  • Advancing understanding of the biology of traumatic stress
  • Creating new methods to detect, diagnose, and treat stress-related illnesses
  • Building a national PTSD prevention network
  • Addressing female servicemember-specific health issues
  • Exposing disparities in veteran care
  • Generating $15M+ in research investment and 30+ scientific publications

Developing Support Programs

Support Programs
  • Connecting veterans to healthcare, education, and careers
  • Sharing best practices directly with veteran communities
  • Launching veteran-led community service initiatives
  • Supporting gold star family events
  • Mentorship and leadership for student veterans

Engaging Civilians

Civilian Engagement
  • Hosting thousands of veterans and civilians together on Memorial Day
  • Reaching large audiences on Veterans Day and Memorial Day through digital media
  • Highlighting powerful veteran stories in national publications