Military and Veteran Caregiver Network - MVCN

Caregiving can feel isolating — but you’re not alone.

This week, share a small win: a moment of rest, a boundary you honored, a task you completed, or a breath you finally took.
Your wins matter. Your story matters.

Let’s lift each other up.

Today, we pause in remembrance. We honor the service members who gave their lives in service to our nation and hold their families in our hearts.

Did you know our Online Community Team is made up of caregivers too?

These volunteers bring their lived experience, compassion, and insight into every post they share and every conversation they nurture.

They help make the MVCN Online Community a welcoming, supportive space where caregivers can connect, learn, and feel understood — any time of day.

This Month of the Military Caregiver, we honor the caregivers who volunteer their time to uplift others while navigating their own caregiving journeys.
Your presence makes our community stronger.

We are so grateful to carry forward Clara Barton’s support for wounded and injured service members.

Our Peer Supporter volunteers are caregivers too — and they’re the heart of our groups.

They show up with empathy, leadership, and lived experience to facilitate safe, supportive spaces where caregivers can breathe, share, and feel less alone.

From Sharing the Journey to the Caregiver Chat, these volunteers create connection and community in ways only caregivers can.

This month, we celebrate the caregivers who guide, listen, and hold space for others.
Your leadership and compassion make a real difference.

You don’t have to do this alone.

MVCN offers peer support groups, resource navigation, wellbeing workshops, and a community that understands the caregiving journey.

Whether you need connection, information, or a moment to breathe — we’re here for you.
Explore upcoming groups and resources on the Caregiver Calendar.

On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate the spouses who stand beside their service members and veterans with courage, compassion, and steady love.

Many of you are also caregivers — advocating, coordinating care, and supporting your families in ways often unseen.

Your dedication shapes the wellbeing of the entire military community.
Thank you for all you do.

What does military caregiving really look like?
Advocacy. Navigating systems. Emotional support. Medical tasks. Holding families together through constant change.

RAND research shows just how complex and long‑term these responsibilities can be.
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This month, we honor the full scope of what caregivers do — seen and unseen.

Due to high demand, we have increased the capacity for our Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers of Veteran.

*If you were on the waitlist - check your email, your ticket has been released. Make sure you go back and claim it.

Register today!
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Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers of Veterans Join The Carter Center to learn practical steps and boost emergency readiness for veteran caregivers with the Prepared Caregivers Toolkit.

Today begins Month of the Military Caregiver. We honor the spouses, partners, parents, children, relatives, friends, and veterans who provide care to those they love.

Your strength is steady. Your resilience is profound. Your impact is felt every day.

Throughout May, MVCN will share uplifting moments, resources, and meaningful ways to connect that celebrate the heart of military caregiving.

To every caregiver: thank you. You are essential.