The Difference We Make

MB2 owner and key staff are all retiree or former military members who took a collection of ideas, aspirations, and promises, and turned them into a respected and reputable nonprofit organization for military veteran familes of Fallen Service-members (Survivor) and their respective families. Only through our experience, knowledge and compassion are we able to provide our exemplary service at no cost to our clients.

Transferring Knowledge into Action

Studies suggest that in many cases the onset of PTSD may occur months after the traumatic experience. We realize that while service members deploying and returning from deployment are provided debriefings and opportunities for psychological assistance prior to deployment and shortly after re-deployment; a large number of them pass on these opportunities. Often, they feel excited about being home with family and repress their emotional trauma. Studies show that many don’t experience the effect of PTSD until 3-6 months post deployment. This is around the same time that all the welcome home events have ended. Family and friend now expect individual to be “normal” or like before. The social stigma of needing psychological treatment further hinder those from getting needed help. They simply don’t want to admit or wont't let it be known that they may have issues. All the while the problems persist as the individual begin to feel boxed in with no since of direction, support or resources. This is when MB2 expect to engage the individuals with their transition workshop, with dedicated peer to peer “battle-buddy” relationship while remaining noninvasive during our direct support.

Fulfilling an Escalating Need

Reintegration into society can prove to be increasingly difficult for the post deployed warriors and their family. The Impact of transitioning from 12 years of combat, increased suicide, PTSD, is being felt on all levels of the military landscape as well as our nation as a whole. Untreated PTSD can lead to much longer physical and emotional distress, anti-social behavior, isolationism, substance abuse, depression, even suicide. The strain is increasing as more service members will be leaving the military during force reduction. Many veterans will return to communities where there is no traditional military resources available to them. Many veterans will experience feelings of isolation in communities with no familiarity with military life style, culture and traditions. Officials are coming to grips with an issue which may soon reach epidemic proportions if not properly addressed. MB2 is answering the call to help heal those who served and their families. MB2 goal is to rally a nation to take an active role in helping our military and their family reintegrate successfully into society after 12 plus years of sustained combat deployments.