No one understands the life of a military spouse quite like another military spouse.
The Military Spouse Mentorship Program (MSMP), created by Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN), is designed just for spouses to have free access to support, empowerment, and education in a safe, secure setting called the Mentorship-HUB.
What will you find inside the Mentorship-HUB?
Inside the Mentorship-HUB, MSAN mentors, staff, advocates, and volunteers regularly share resources and personal anecdotes related to the military lifestyle. Mentors stationed around the globe are available 24/7 to help with topics including new spouse support, deployment and reintegration, mental health, PCS tips, career and employment, financial readiness, retirement and caregiving, and more.
To take their support a step further, MSAN’s mentors are also trained and certified Mental Health Allies through PsychHub’s competency program. This means that mentors can direct members to appropriate mental health professionals as needed while providing critical support in the meantime.
The HUB is also home to exclusive training modules developed in collaboration with some of the most trusted resources within the military community. Currently, members of the HUB can browse the Financial Readiness course presented by JPMorgan Chase, explore topics of identity and purpose through Continuing Your Journey by Brittany Boccher, and prepare for their next move with informative modules by PCS Like a Pro.
The HUB is open to any spouse of a United States military service member who is currently serving in any branch of service, active duty, reserves or guard, post 9-11 Gold Star spouses, caregivers, and spouses of a veteran or retiree. Visit our website to join the Mentorship-HUB.
What does support inside the Mentorship-HUB look like?
The support of milspouses given by MSMP and the HUB is an experience unlike any other. Through the direct message feature, members can even connect privately with their mentors in real time.
“Being able to have a mentor through this network has been such a great experience because it really slows down that information process and you’re able to have that human connection,” said Carolina, a Marine wife and a participant in MSMP as a mentee. As a new spouse, it’s really great to connect with military spouses that have been in this role for eight-plus years and be able to get feedback, wisdom, and mentorship.”
MSMP staff and volunteers also host live events through the HUB. For example, weekly on Tuesdays, members of the HUB can join Chatting with Traci & Christie, a live conversation-based experience led by seasoned spouses Traci Ostrander, an Army Reserve spouse of 20 years, and Christie Maxon.
“It’s real, it’s a place to come and find friendship that says, ‘What do you need? We’ve got you!’” said Christie, an Air Force wife of 19 years. “Even if you aren’t sure if the topic is for you, join us. There is always something for everyone.”
Traci, an Army Reserve spouse of 20 years, said, “It’s a way to be open and honest about military spouse life topics. It’s a judge-free place to come together.”
From topics on PCS prep, off-base housing, spouse organizations, military family traditions, and even hosting special giveaways, Chatting with Traci & Christie creates a welcoming environment to give each milspouse a sense of belonging.
Through the Military Spouse Mentorship Program, MSAN has created a network of support that is unmatched, bringing together all branches of service in one place with one goal inside the Mentorship-HUB. It’s the best of us brought together in one place because stronger spouses mean stronger families.
Visit www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org to learn more.
