SAFE Veterans
SAFE Project’s “SAFE Veterans” portfolio is dedicated to connecting veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and caregivers to the resources they need to combat substance use disorder.
SAFE Project has developed programs to connect veterans, active-duty service members, and their families — all military-connected individuals — to the resources they need to address mental health challenges and substance use disorders. A key part of this is our Military Wellness program.
If you’ve served in the military or know someone who has, you’ll understand why SAFE Veterans is close to our hearts. A veteran is twice as likely to die from an accidental overdose than any other member of society, and for veterans and their families, the transition to civilian life can be particularly difficult, often losing the sense of purpose, camaraderie, and identity central to their military experience. Military culture also values self-reliance, which can lead to the perception that “getting help” is a weakness.
