Across the country, researchers and policymakers are trying to find new and better ways to support veterans returning home. In Michigan, one such program is making headlines: the Buddy to Buddy program, a peer support system designed to connect post-9\/11 veterans to a host of resources.<\/p>\n
The Buddy to Buddy program was developed by the University of Michigan, and it made its debut in 2009. Today, more than 120 volunteer veterans have assisted nearly 2000 post-9\/11 veterans throughout Michigan. The primary goal, according to the program\u2019s website, is to provide support as early on as possible, helping veterans avoid a situation in which one stressor creates a cascade of other issues. <\/p>\n
To that end, the veteran volunteers with the Buddy to Buddy program are prepared to listen and to connect fellow veterans to a range of resources. Post-9\/11 veterans are invited to call in with questions (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Across the country, researchers and policymakers are trying to find new and better ways to support veterans returning home. In Michigan, one such program is making headlines: the Buddy to Buddy program, a peer support system designed to connect post-9\/11…<\/span><\/p>\n