Future for Ukraine (FFU) and the NGO All-Ukrainian Association “Veteran Corps” have signed a memorandum of cooperation. Our first joint initiative will be a comprehensive psychological support program for veterans and their families.
The fifth year of russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine continues to create numerous challenges for millions of Ukrainians. Veterans and their families face an especially difficult path.
Supporting the mental health of veteran families is an essential part of veterans’ comprehensive recovery and reintegration into society. Both veterans and their loved ones may need professional psychological support to cope with the impact of their experiences, rebuild family relationships, and move forward with their lives. This is why Future for Ukraine has launched a new support program “Mental Health” for people affected by the war.
The сomprehensive psychological support program for veterans and their families will be the first joint initiative of Future for Ukraine and the NGO All-Ukrainian Association “Veteran Corps.”
Anna Kovalova, CEO and founder of Future for Ukraine“We understand that a veteran’s return to civilian life affects not only the veteran but the entire family, who go through this difficult journey together. That is why support must be comprehensive and include psychological recovery, adaptation, support for loved ones, and the creation of a safe environment for returning to a fulfilling life”
She emphasized that the foundation is committed to developing systemic programs that create lasting impact. Caring for veterans and their families is a responsibility that society bears toward those who defended Ukraine.
Yan Klishaiev, Head of the NGO “All-Ukrainian Association ‘Veteran Corps’,” also highlighted the importance of supporting the mental health of veterans’ families:
Yan Klishaiev, Head of the NGO “All-Ukrainian Association ‘Veteran Corps’,”“The consequences of war affect not only veterans but also their loved ones. That is why it is important for families to go through the recovery process and adapt to civilian life together. Through this partnership, we will foster a culture of mental health care within our community and encourage its members to seek professional psychological support when they need it. This support is essential to the emotional well-being of the entire family.”
Anna Hrubaia, Mental Health Program Lead, clinical psychologist and trauma therapist, explained that a veteran’s transition from the frontline to civilian life often requires the entire family to rebuild its relationships and each family member to adapt. This is why the program focuses on comprehensive support and recovery not only for veterans, but for their families as a whole.
Anna Hrubaia, Mental Health Program Lead, clinical psychologist and trauma therapist“After combat experience, injury, or a return to civilian life, established family roles and relationships may change. Everyone — veterans, spouses, children, and parents — needs time and support to adapt. That is why the program involves comprehensive work with the entire family, helping its members better understand one another’s needs, rebuild their connections, and set new shared goals together”
The psychological support program for veteran families will consist of two stages. The first will be an off-site introductory meeting called “Liubystok,” where participants will meet the specialists, learn more about the program format, and begin creating a safe space for further interaction. The second stage will include three months of individual and group work with a psychologist.
The program is designed to help participants reduce psychological distress, improve communication and mutual support within the family, strengthen psychological resilience, and develop an individual plan for further recovery.
Ivanna Babii, Head of the Family Support Center “Rodyny” project at the NGO All-Ukrainian Association “Veteran Corps.”“Returning to civilian life is a journey that the whole family goes through together. Psychological support helps strengthen relationships and enables family members to better understand one another’s needs. It is not only about coping with the consequences of war, but also about preserving the family as an important source of support for the veteran. Supporting the mental health of veterans and their loved ones contributes to the resilience of Ukrainian families, the successful reintegration of veterans into civilian life, and the future of the country.”
The memorandum provides not only for the implementation of the pilot program, but also for further joint initiatives focused on the psychological recovery and social adaptation of veterans and their families, their integration into active community life, stronger family relationships, and improved quality of life.
