Tips for Holiday Wellness
For most, the joy of holiday festivities is intertwined with the stress of packed schedules, flight delays, last-minute gift shopping, or the daunting task of hosting friends and family for a holiday meal.
Top 5 Things to Know about Veterans Day
We asked our CVN veteran staff members what they want civilians to know about their military service and Veterans Day. Here were their answers…
COMPELLING STORIES OF TRANSITION
In an effort to share authentic veteran experiences, CVN recently partnered with StoryCorps to record, preserve, and share compelling stories of transition, just in time for Veterans Day. The effort was part of CVN’s “Beyond the Thank You” campaign…
Thank you for your service: Putting Words into Action
The most common gestures toward veterans and service members this time of the year is a ‘Thank you for your service’ at the coffee shop or grocery store, or maybe flying a flag to show your support. But has the phrase ‘Thank you for your service’ become so common that it has begun to feel empty?
Cohen Veterans Network Earns a 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency
CVN just earned a 2019 Platinum Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar. By sharing these important metrics, we’re helping the sector move beyond simplistic financial ratios to assess nonprofit progress.
CVN Celebrates Three CARF Accreditations in 2019
Just over one year ago, CVN announced that six of its Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics that were eligible to receive the top grade from industry-leading accrediting body, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), had done so. Carrying that momentum into 2019, we proudly celebrate the addition of three more clinics to that prestigious list.
Notable Highlights in the Recent Veteran Suicide Data
VA recently released the latest Veteran Suicide data report, reminding us there is much more work to be done to prevent suicide among veterans -- including those from the National Guard and Reserves.
EXCITEMENT SURROUNDS NEW COHEN CLINIC IN SAN DIEGO
Rounding out a busy several months of Cohen Clinic openings, the excitement continued as Cohen Veterans Network celebrated the opening of its 14th clinic in San Diego, slated to offer a variety of comprehensive mental health services to more…
Recognizing the Coded Language of Suicide – and what to do about it
Scrolling through Facebook, you see a post from someone you met at a previous duty station. He shares that he’s going through a divorce and a few comments stand out to you: “I mess everything up. People would be better…
Tampa Cohen Clinic Opens With Great Fanfare
The Cohen Veterans Network held a second public opening event in August and the results were once again impressive. This time the Cohen Clinic at Aspire Health Partners took center stage, on Monday August 26.
Community and Creativity on Display in Clarksville
As part of it’s one-year anniversary, the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone in Clarksville, TN held a fantastic art exhibition on Saturday, August 10.
Flurry of Media Attention in Virginia Beach
The Cohen Veterans Network enjoyed a large volume of news media coverage around the August 6 public opening event of the Cohen Clinic in Virginia Beach.
Caring for Military Kids: Mental Health Assessment and Interventions for Common Issues
We have developed a Pediatric Assessment Training for the military mental health community to train providers to appropriately assess children’s mental health needs.
EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PSYCHIATRIC – MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Cohen Veterans Network continues to advance the field of veteran’s mental health by entering into a groundbreaking partnership with the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON). Together the organizations have received a federal Health Resources and Services Administration grant of $2M over four years to fund the collaboration.
Celebrating Military Families on Independence Day
Independence Day is a day where we take time to celebrate the United States – its independence, history, people, and traditions. It is these same patriotic principles that members of the armed services don their uniforms every day to honor and protect. But behind these brave men and women stand their families – the backbone of our military that often serves unrecognized in the shadows.
A Wonderful Event in San Antonio
I am thankful to have taken part in an Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF) event in San Antonio on Saturday – where our Cohen Clinic team did a wonderful job!
Join Our New Wellness Hub on RallyPoint
Last week we unveiled our partnership with RallyPoint, a leading online platform for the military community, and launched a new Wellness Hub to help share peer-to-peer dialogue on health issues and related resources.
Cohen Clinic Leaders Selected to Participate in 2019 Class of Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program
Dr. Amy Williams, Clinic Director of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare in Addison, TX and Kim Mitchell, CEO of Veterans Village of San Diego, which is the partner for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in San Diego, CA scheduled to open later this summer, have both been selected to participate in the prestigious George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.
Measuring CVN’s Annual Impact
Recently, the Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) unveiled a special section on its website dedicated to summarizing the network’s progress.
Fayetteville Community Unites to Aid WWII Veteran
When the daughter of a 94-year-old World War II veteran called the Cumberland County Veterans Service Office asking for help, she had no clue that it would turn into a community-wide initiative to repair her father’s home. The veteran was…
CVN’S Role in Mental Health’s Evolving Landscape
The Philanthropy Roundtable, a leading network of charitable donors working to foster excellence in philanthropy, recently took a deep dive into organizations that they view as problem solvers in mental health and substance abuse. The Cohen Veterans Network is featured in a section on “Innovations in Care.”
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINES STRUGGLE TO MEET DEMAND AFTER CELEBRITY SUICIDES
Dr. Rajeev Ramchand at the American Telemedicine Association conference. Rajeev Ramchand, CVN’s Senior Vice President of Research, has been studying suicide and suicide prevention for over a decade. One area of this research has focused on crisis hotlines,…
Plenty of Heart on Display at the CVN Annual Meeting
The second annual Cohen Veterans Network Annual Meeting was held in New York City last week, and the theme of “I love CVN” was easy to spot as staff from around the country shared their passions for our work and collaborated to support our mission throughout the country.
Cohen Clinics ‘Run As One’ Across the Nation
Every Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic joined prominent veterans organizations Team Red, White & Blue, Team Rubicon and The Mission Continues for the annual Run As One event on Saturday, April 13.
APRIL: “PURPLE UP” FOR MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple indicates that all branches of the military are supported; Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue,…
Month of the Military Child: Third Culture Children
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child; a time to honor the unique experiences of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas. There is a common saying in the military, “when one person joins, the whole family serves.” It is not only the service member or veteran going through the common challenges the military brings (i.e. frequent transitions, losses, and separations from loved ones), but these are shared experiences that impact the family system.
CVN, 11 CLINICS AND COUNTING: NEW CLINIC OPENS IN WASHINGTON STATE
Anthony Hassan at the Tacoma opening If you haven’t heard already, the word is out. Cohen Veterans Network is growing! The latest expansion news happened last week when the Network opened its 11th clinic nationwide, and the first in…
SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK: WHY & WHEN TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR INSOMNIA
It’s no secret that poor sleep is problematic, greatly impacting the health and well-being of veterans and military families. But what just might be the best kept secret is that there is sleep-specific treatment available to them at low or no-cost through the Cohen Veterans Network.
SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK: INSOMNIA TREATMENT FOR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
A growing number of post-9/11 veterans and military families are learning how to trade in tossing and turning for sleeping with the help of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
COHEN CLINIC AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH FEATURED ON SIRIUS XM’S DOCTOR RADIO
Irina Wen, PhD, Clinic Director of The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Center at NYU Langone Health sat down with host Lenard Adler, MD, Vice Chairman for Continuing Medical Education in Department of Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine to talk veterans and mental health.
SEARCHING FOR THE NEXT COHEN CLINIC LOCATION
Altieri in Anchorage The search for the next round of Cohen Clinics has taken our team to The Last Frontier in recent weeks. Jerry Altieri, CVN VP for Network Growth, has accompanied CVN President & CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan…
ENHANCING LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
Cohen Clinic teams around the country have been meeting with local leadership from the VA and other community partners in social settings to promote greater connectivity and opportunities. “These have been fantastic meetings. There is a real spirit of collaboration…
SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH
Social media use is becoming a mainstay of American life, and the life of our kids, yet research on its effects is at its nascent stage. While there are surely benefits, a recent article by a team of researchers in…
A Look at Expanding Access Points
Providing timely access to care is a foundational principal at the Cohen Veterans Network. It is a topic that has been in the news quite a bit recently and a primary talking point at our 2018 Cohen Veterans Care Summit late last year.
The Struggles of a Caregiver
In the latest CVN Report, Dana Morrissey, MSW, MPH, examined the struggles that some of today’s caregivers go through as experienced through one Cohen Clinic client. “When her husband returned from deployment with PTSD and TBI, Melinda…
Media Coverage Highlights for 2018
2018 was another big year for the Cohen Veterans Network. The following is a recap of our top 10 news media stories from the past year:
‘Tis the Season for Mental Health Wellness
Although the holiday season is known to be “the most wonderful time of year,” for many, this time of year can also come with stress. Whether it be anxiety around large groups, tough interactions with loved ones, loneliness or demands…
A Sense of Community
For Veterans Day 2018, the Cohen Veterans Network hosted a one-day art exhibit in New York City focused on the themes of Resiliency, Healing, and Transition after Military Service. In this video recap of the event, CVN…
Reflections on a weekend retreat for veterans couples
At the beginning of November, CVN and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) co-sponsored a weekend retreat designed for veterans and their partners at the Silver Spur Ranch outside of Bandera, TX. The retreat was designed to help couples cope, heal, and support each other, particularly in the face of grief and loss. Seven couples from across the country attended the 3-day event, which was led by highly experienced TAPS grief and family counselors.
CVN Hosts Art Exhibit Exploring Themes of Resiliency, Healing, and Transition after Military Service
To honor Veterans Day, the Cohen Veterans Network a not for profit philanthropic organization which provides mental health services for post 9/11 veterans and their families, hosted the exhibit in New York City with the Veteran Artist Program, featuring original pieces of work by military veteran artists.
National Guard: Psychological Health Program Overview
This month CVN delivered a webinar for all 10 Cohen Clinics around the country, aimed at treating a specific veteran population. The National Guard: Psychological Health Program Overview was presented by National Guard CAPT Matt Kleiman. Kleiman is the Director…
Research at Cohen Veterans Network: transforming data into wisdom
Ramchand at the 2018 Cohen Care Summit This month at the Cohen Veterans Care Summit in Washington, DC, CVN’s data scientist Aaditya Bhat said something that resonated with me. Although I’m taking great liberty with his words, he implied…
CVN Adds Industry Leaders to Bolster Growth Along Path to 25 Clinics
The Cohen Veterans Network has unveiled an expanded roster of senior leaders in order to meet Steven A. Cohen’s pledge to open 25 clinics over five years. That $275M commitment was made public in April 2016 and CVN…
The Cohen Veterans Care Summit 2018
This October 10 and 11 marked the 3rd Annual Cohen Veterans Care Summit at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The conference was nothing short of success, as hundreds of healthcare leaders, veterans and other community members collaborated on effective…
CVN Earns the Highest Rating for Quality of Consumer Programs and Services
CVN has reached another milestone in its mission to serve post-9/11 veterans and families with high-quality, confidential mental health care. All eligible CVN clinics have earned the top grade from industry-leading accrediting body the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
An “all hands on deck” approach to suicide prevention
At CVN, we recognize that there needs to be an “all hands on deck” approach to suicide prevention. No one can tackle this devastating problem alone. Therefore, we are proud to work with the VA and other organizations together to focus on caring for our veterans and their families.
The Cohen Veterans Care Summit to be Held in Washington D.C. October 10-11
Cohen Veterans Bioscience and the Cohen Veterans Network will jointly host the 3rd annual Cohen Veterans Care Summit on Wednesday and Thursday, October 10 and 11 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of healthcare leaders and professionals, veterans and other community members are expected to attend the conference.
A Day of Service for CVN
The Cohen Veterans Network serves post-9/11 veterans and their families daily around the country via 10 Steven A. Cohen Military Family clinics. On 9/11 this year, much of our team was out giving back in our communities to honor our veterans and clients.
CVN Kicks Off New Public Webinar Series Focused on Suicide Prevention
A Suicide Prevention Awareness series, co-presented along with the Center for Deployment Psychology, is an effort for CVN to extend its commitment to saving lives, saving families and saving futures.
Engage Immediately when calling our clinics
When you place a call to a Steven A. Cohen Military Clinic after hours or on weekends it is always answered by a trained veteran, who can address your questions and help schedule an appointment with your local clinic.