Cohen Veterans Network Secures $75K Grant from Air & Space Forces Aid Society to Expand Military Mental Health Access — Cohen Veterans Network, Inc.

Event summary

$75,000 grant from AFAS will cover out-of-pocket mental health care costs for eligible Air Force and Space Force families at CVN clinics.
Funding offsets up to $600 per family member, with a maximum benefit of $2,400 per family.
CVN operates 23 clinics across 22 states and D.C., with five more opening on U.S. military bases in Asia.
Since 2016, CVN has treated over 105,000 clients and delivered nearly 945,000 clinical sessions.

The big picture

This partnership underscores the growing recognition of mental health as a critical component of military readiness. With increasing awareness of financial barriers to care, nonprofits like CVN are playing a pivotal role in bridging gaps left by traditional healthcare systems. The $75,000 grant, while modest, signals a broader trend of targeted funding to support service members and their families.

What we're watching

Funding Impact: Whether the $75,000 grant will sufficiently address financial barriers to mental health care for military families.
Expansion Strategy: The pace at which CVN can expand its clinic network and telehealth services to meet growing demand.
Partnership Dynamics: How this collaboration between CVN and AFAS will influence future partnerships in military mental health support.