Mental Wellness
Launched in 2023 following two years of development, Mental Wellness at EDF provides military and veteran caregivers with safe, supportive, virtual spaces to connect with their peers through structured workshops and thematic care groups organized around shared life experiences.
Mental Wellness Framework
The Caregiver Mental Wellness Framework is a tool created to identify and validate the unique elements of military and veteran caregivers’ mental health and wellness and provide pathways to support.
Mental Wellness Workshop
The Caregiver Mental Wellness Workshop is a 6-week virtual program for military and veteran caregivers to come together in a safe and structured space to reflect on their mental wellness experience as it relates to their role as a caregiver; receive and provide support with peers; identify and improve current coping strategies and knowledge of resources; and develop an understanding of how to develop a practice of self-care.
Care Groups
Launching in October 2024, Care Groups are offer a safe virtual space for caregivers to connect monthly with peers experiencing similar life situations.