Explore How States are Supporting Military Families
Across the country, states are advancing thoughtful policies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen support for military and veteran-connected families. This toolkit brings together those efforts in one shared, accessible place.
Select a state on the map to explore local initiatives, or browse the full database below to discover ideas and opportunities being activated nationwide.
Darker shaded states are a Do Your Part state.
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New Hampshire’s Division of Community-Based Military Programs, within the Department of Health and Human Services, fosters partnerships between military and civilian organizations to support service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Provider Cultural Competency Training
Students of Military Families and Mental Health Cultural Competency resource guide shares resources, training, and guides centered on military-connected students and mental health.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Provider Cultural Competency Training
The Ask the Question campaign aims to inspire and encourage agencies and organizations to ask patients, "Have you or a family member ever served in the military?" and provide information to providers when the answer is "yes."
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Provider Cultural Competency Training
Suicide Prevention and Military Culture Training is online training for use by service providers working with the veteran and military community.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Provider Cultural Competency Training
Military Cultural Competency Professional Development for Healthcare Providers
Military Cultural Competency Professional Development for Healthcare Providers is recommended professional development to better understand military challenges.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Provider Cultural Competency Training
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This toolkit is launching in 'beta' to demonstrate the incredible potential of state level work. We'll keep refining it and would love your help in making it the most comprehensive, easy to use tool out there. Help us improve the States toolkit by sharing anything that needs attention with Blue Star Families by filling out this form.
A comprehensive overview of the methodology and supporting data can be found in the full technical memo.