CVN Blog
  • June 13, 2019

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.

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  • June 3, 2019

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…

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  • May 10, 2019

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.”

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  • April 29, 2019

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.

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  • April 11, 2019

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,…

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  • April 3, 2019

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.

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  • March 15, 2019

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.

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  • February 21, 2019

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…

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  • February 8, 2019

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…

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  • January 29, 2019

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…

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  • January 17, 2019

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.

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  • January 4, 2019

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…

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  • December 17, 2018

‘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…

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  • December 3, 2018

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…

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  • November 20, 2018

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.

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  • November 9, 2018

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…

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  • October 12, 2018

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…

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  • September 27, 2018

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.

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  • September 25, 2018

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.

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  • September 12, 2018

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.

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  • August 29, 2018

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.

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  • August 16, 2018

A Remarkable Opening in Clarksville

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family at Centerstone in Clarksville, TN hosted a grand opening this week featuring their new clinic space. Centerstone CEO, Bob Vero, and Cohen Veterans Network CEO, Anthony Hassan, welcomed the crowd at a ribbon cutting ceremony and shared the importance of this partnership for the community.

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  • August 9, 2018

The Importance of Community Partnerships

There are many organizations out there professing to serve and support veterans with needs ranging from housing, to education, to social skills building; just to name a few. It is a very important part of my role as Outreach Manager at the Cohen Clinic in Philadelphia to ensure that we are aligning ourselves with strong community partners

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  • July 18, 2018

The Role of Media in Shaping the Suicide Narrative

For a television show or movie to properly depict the realities of suicide, it is essential to ensure that there is a message of hope, even if there is a devastating death that is portrayed, according to CVN Vice President & Suicide Prevention Expert, Dr. Caitlin Thompson.

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  • July 9, 2018

A quick look at CVN’s client demographics

The Cohen Veterans Network is a not-for-profit philanthropic organization which publicly launched in April of 2016. The network currently has 10 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in operation. Here is a quick look at our client demographics.

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  • June 21, 2018

Dispelling Myths and Common Misunderstandings of PTSD

As a clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I am passionate about dispelling myths and common misunderstandings I hear about PTSD and its treatment. Here are some of the most frequent misconceptions I hear in my practice...

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  • June 14, 2018

One Veteran’s Struggle with PTSD

This is a story about a friend of mine. It is not only a very sobering story that touches close to home for me, since I am a spouse of a veteran who has been through several difficult deployments, but it is also a story that I hear over and over during my work at the Cohen Clinic in Fayetteville, NC.

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  • May 29, 2018

Ready for Military Families in El Paso

Cohen Veterans Network spokesperson Kyle White, a Medal of Honor Recipient, recently spent a full day in El Paso stressing the need for mental health care for entire post-9/11 military families to a wide variety of audiences.

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  • May 22, 2018

Great Energy and Enthusiasm in Killeen

More than one hundred members of the veterans’ community, elected officials, and media attended the kickoff event held at the clinic located at 1103 West Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen.

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  • April 27, 2018

Military Children Serve, Too

Serving in the military is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. And it affects the entire family. After more than 16 years into our longest war, many military families are growing weary.

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