Military Support Programs and Networks

l health and wellness. Using innovative approaches to overcoming stigma and reducing isolation, the M-SPAN team has developed five unique military and veteran-focused programs in response to identified gaps in services. Each program includes evidence-based approaches that have been tailored for specific populations, such as student veterans, National Guard service members, military and veteran spouses and caregivers, and women veterans. The M-SPAN approach prioritizes the development and implementation of programs that include rigorous program evaluations, and clear trajectories for national dissemination. The M-SPAN programs are dedicated to military and veteran mental health and include innovative approaches to overcoming stigma and reducing isolation, advancing strategies for community outreach, and developing and implementing evidence-based programs that can be replicated nationally. We are a part of the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry and Depression Center.