The Network of Care for Veterans & Service Members is a breakthrough use of Internet technology that grew out of the Network of Care for Behavioral Health — a California pilot project that has spread throughout the nation. With the help of state and local leaders in the military and mental-health communities, we developed a site specifically for our returning soldiers. Maryland and California were the national models and, after three years of development, were launched in the summer of 2009.
The Network of Care serves as an information bridge between all programs, agencies and services, regardless of how they are funded. Thus, all organizations – from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the U.S. Department of Defense to community mental-health and grassroots groups – are made easily available, along with features such as Social Networking, news, support groups, personal health records, and much more.
Because of the considerable investment by California and Maryland, the Network of Care can easily be customized and replicated to any location in the country.
See how the Network of Care for Veterans & Service Members helps veterans transitioning from combat to civilian life (15 minute mini-documentary).
Key News Coverage
California Governor Announces Launch of the Network of Care for Veterans Web Site
Monday, 05/25/2009GENERAL WADE: Well, good morning, everybody. I'm Major General William H. Wade II. I'm the Adjutant General of your California National Guard, a force comprised of over 22,000 soldiers and airmen that are some of the finest, most experienced and capable Guardsmen in the nation.
Maryland's Lt. Governor Joins in Launching Network of Care Web Sites for Veterans
March 31, 2009ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown today joined representatives of the public mental health industry and veterans affairs as Maryland became the first state in the nation to launch of a “Network of Care” Website devoted to the state’s veterans. Network of Care is an on-line resource that provides simple and fast access to information on local, state and national behavioral health services.
California to Launch Veteran Services Portal
Friday, May 22, 2009SACRAMENTO (KGO) -- California is taking a big step toward helping the more than two million veterans in our state. Governor Schwarzenegger will officially launch a Web portal that links them directly for the first time to all kinds of services in their local communities.