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“Together, we are ensuring that Veterans and their families are heard, supported, and never left behind.” – Anthony Paolino, Strategic Advisor, CMVS We are proud
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is changing from 13 programs to six – two per pillar. Specifically, our Pillar Heal with Honor is shifting from nine programs to two – Clearinghouse and Wellness.
In the eight-dimension model all the dimensions are connected. Therefore, this change will streamline our effect on individuals and organizations supporting veterans and their families.
Our other two pillars – Work with Purpose and Live with Hope – remain unchanged.
With this change we are recommitting ourselves and our work building capacity with organizations, individuals, systems, and movements to make the lives of veterans and their families better.

This wellness wheel, outlined by SAMHSA, illustrates all Eight dimensions of wellness.

“Together, we are ensuring that Veterans and their families are heard, supported, and never left behind.” – Anthony Paolino, Strategic Advisor, CMVS We are proud

“By sharing research, strengthening partnerships, and advancing practical solutions, CMVS helps create pathways for veterans to achieve their goals and thrive beyond military service.” Last

Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services (CMVS) will honor Holly E. Metzger by naming its Heal with Honor pillar in her memory: the Holly

“Business Development begins in local areas by including small community-based opportunities.” A key tenet of our work at the Center for Military and Veterans Services