American Red Cross - Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN)

The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) offers peer-based support and services to connect those providing informal/non-professional care to service members and veterans living with wounds, illnesses, injuries, and/or aging.

Mission:
The mission of the MVCN is to provide our nation’s military and veteran caregivers of all eras with peer support to reduce isolation and increase connection, engagement, knowledge, skills, and hope.

Programs:
The MVCN helps caregivers of all eras and at all stages of caregiving by providing access to peer support programs:
- Online Peer Support Community
- Virtual Peer Support Groups
- Peer Mentor Support
- Whole Health Sessions
- Continuing Education and Training

Services:
The MVCN helps caregivers of all eras and at all stages, including partners and supporters, by providing access to two public caregiver-focused services:
- Hero Care Resource Directory
- Caregiver Calendar

Impact:
The MVCN programs are regularly evaluated to ensure they are:
- Meeting the needs of caregivers for connection and engagement
- Delivering consistent, highest-quality peer support services
- Facilitating access to relevant partner services and resources nationwide
- Maintaining accountability to caregivers, partners, and donors