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HUNTERSTRONGCOMHE/PYSCH 400December 9th, 2014

Martin Cuevas, Sara Fleszar,Nicole Onorato, & Melinda Garcia

Veteran student

Veterans at Hunter College are classified in three ways:

An active, reserve, or former member of the Armed Forces who has served in a combat role overseas.

A member in good standing of the State Militia (National Guard), whose time spent during Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training qualifies him/her for Veterans Benefits without having to have had served in a combat role.

A next of kin, child or family member of a service member who was granted educational benefits through the G.I. Bills rules and regulations governing the transferring of such benefits.

Hunter population Total Number of Students Enrolled: 23,004

Undergraduate Students: 16,707Graduate Students: 6,297Male Students: 7,092Female Students: 15,912Students from NYC: 17,592Students from NYS: 2,834Students from Other States: 1,210Students from Other Countries: 1,368

Veteran Population at Hunter Total Number of Student Veterans: 234

Undergraduate Veteran Students: 170Graduate Veteran Students: 63Doctorate Veteran Students: 1Male Veteran Students: 105Female Veteran Students: 128

Michaels Story

Michaels story

Martins story

Why Thank you for your service is not

How to talk to Veterans about War

Wes MooreAuthor and Advocate

The author of the book, The Other Wes Moore, he is now a vocal advocate for Americas youth as well as for fellow veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan

Suicide among veterans

Veteran suicide rate exceeds that of civilians

1 in 5 suicides nationally is a veteranAn estimated 49,000 veterans committed suicide between 2005 and 2011The Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act was enacted in 2007 to increase the Department of Veteran Affairs suicide prevention effortsIn its first year (2007), the Veteran Crisis Line received 9,379 calls, in 2012 that number increased to 193,507 Carnegie-Knight News21 Back Home: The Enduring Battles Facing Post-9/11 Veterans (2013)

Carnegie-Knight News21 Back Home: The Enduring Battles Facing Post-9/11 Veterans (2013)

Services available at hunter

Free and confidential services to Hunter College StudentsIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingCrisis InterventionConsultationReferral to Other ServicesPrograms on a variety of health-related topicsStress ManagementSleepHealthy RelationshipsHealthy Self-CareIdentifying Risk Factors for Mental Health IssuesObtaining Help & Referring Others for Help for Mental Health Issues

Provides information onGetting started at HunterVeterans benefitsAcademic policiesProvisions and procedures for veteransCareer planningOn and off-campus resources Programs Veterans tutoring programVeterans ClubP.R.O.V.E.

Funded by the Bob Woodruff Foundation to ensure academic and personal success for student veterans of CUNY Serves 7 campus Veterans Resource Centers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens Assists student veterans with the transition from military service to college life Connects them with healthcare, housing, tutoring assistance as well as camaraderie

Loss of purpose, community, and self worthA New Mission for Veterans Disaster Relief

Jake WoodCEO, Team RubiconJake Wood runs Team Rubicon, a nationwide nonprofit that military veterans with the opportunity to continue their service by responding to natural disasters and global crises

learning from others

Educational approach and public health modelPromote awareness and provide educational resources for program implementationUtilize veteran-specific Kognito training program Highlight personal storiesEmotional appeal and call to action Link to existing resources and organizationsMindful of branch-specific resources Highlight Military/Veteran Crisis Line Apply for outside funding to develop lasting programs and expand on existing resources

HUNTERSTRONG Mission Statement:

Our mission is to be a positive and active agent of engagement for Hunter College student veterans; promoting mental health and wellbeing through services and programs that support student veterans, transitioning back to civilian life, pursue their educational and personal goals

HUNTERSTRONG Goals:

Advocate and promote self-efficacy, mental health literacy, and behavior-changeBridge the gap between academic and mental health servicesImprove and expand veteran presence on campusConnect veteran students to mental health services and peer support groupsBuild and foster relationships with outside resources

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Total force fitnessCreated by Admiral Mike Mullen, Total Force Fitness is a framework for building and maintaining health, readiness, and performance

Physical, Nutritional, Medical:Health screening, smoking cessation, fitness and nutritional challenges, referrals

Environmental and Spiritual: Tutoring, stress management, and counseling

Social, Psychological, and Behavioral:Events, Veterans Club, Hunter Warriors

Hunter warrior

Hunter Warriors are peer-supporters that promote mental health and help veteran students at Hunter College identify the tools and resources necessary to live healthier, fulfilling lives

Offered through a collaboration with Counseling and Wellness Services and Student Veteran ServicesUndergo peer-to-peer outreach training to provide peer support and become knowledgeable of necessary resourcesUtilize Kognitos Veterans on Campus: Peer Program, a 30-minute interactive training courseLearn how to identify signs of depression and stress, engage in motivational interviewing, and connect veterans to services that can help

Brotherhood Is different from friendship

Why Veterans Miss War

Sebastian JungerJournalist and Documentarian

The author of The Perfect Storm and the director of the Oscar-nominated documentary Restrepo

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