Vet 2 Vet Creative Program for all Citizens

In honor of National Military Appreciation Month which falls in May each year, let us celebrate!

Something my BPW sisters don’t know about me. I am certified as a  Vet 2 Vet mentor for veterans. This program goes through the mental health agency in New York. I am sure there are similar programs around the country.

I attended a series of classes at the local college and graduated with a medallion of which I am very proud.

The Vet 2 Vet program seeks to promote and advocate for the mental health and emotional well-being of Veterans by assessing their needs, providing peer-to- peer mentoring, networking groups, information and referrals and other creative and supportive activities.

In this course, some of the presenters were veterans who came back into their communities and struggled with assimilating. The mentors worked with them in many ways to support their adjustments. I learned how female veterans had different struggles. This program has proven to be quite successful, while bringing an awareness to many communities.

Vet 2 Vet is still doing good work, and many veterans are grateful. It has made a difference in their lives!

If you can, support and celebrate a veteran today, May is the month to step up!

SHER SINGH
NFBPWC JDEI CHAIR