Everyone in the community can help. Small gestures make a big difference.
- Become aware of the issues and challenges Service Members and their families face and find out about community events on our calendar
- Learn about some resources and services to point to if a Service Member or family member turns to you for help
- Join the MaineMCN email update
- Join a MaineMCN Regional Group
Learn more from videos, books, links to other resources, and more …
The deployment cycle, including the transition home to civilian life, impacts each Service and family member. We can work together to ensure the smoothest reentry possible. It’s our turn to serve them!
- Learn about how war impacts families and individuals
- Learn how you can help by doing little things
- Learn about resources
- Find out about building the Maine Military & Community Network
For Veterans and their friends and families, the return home is often just the first step in a longer readjustment process. The deployment cycle (pre, during and post deployment) brings up new challenges, responsibilities, and changes for both Service Members and families.
Deployment changes both Service and family members. Nightmares, anger, and guilt are examples of normal reactions following deployment war. When are these reactions more serious?
Join the Network
Join the MaineMCN so that you can:
- Stay current by signing up for the (monthly) email update
- Meet with others in your local community to learn more and share your talents
- Bring your statewide information to the steering committee
- Post an event on the MaineMCN Calendar
