Veterans Recovery Resources Receives $100,000
Grant from Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation announced it will give a $100,000 grant to
Veterans Recovery Resources, a community-based, non-profit
organization that offers professional clinical care and peer-based
wellness programs to military service members, veterans, families,
caregivers and survivors in southwest Alabama and surrounding
areas.
The Cigna Foundation grant will fund additional peer support
specialists, who provide collaborative care beyond clinical
services to fellow veterans on their recovery journey. The peer
support specialists, who are veterans themselves, are uniquely
equipped to offer practical skills, knowledge and assistance as
well as empathy and hope.
“Unless you’ve been there, it’s difficult to build trust with
someone who doesn’t understand your experiences. Peer support is
anchored in trust through shared experience; that’s why it’s so
effective,” said John Kilpatrick, founder and Executive Director of
Veterans Recovery Resources and a military veteran. “We are
grateful the Cigna Foundation recognizes the value that an
evidence-based, trauma-informed peer support program can bring to
the lives of veterans.”
Veterans Recovery Resources offers a continuum of
clinically-based medical and behavioral services, peer support
programming and community integration activities to provide a
veteran-centered, holistic and phase-based approach to substance
abuse and mental wellness.
“At Cigna, we have a long-standing commitment to veterans. We’re
privileged to support organizations that provide services
supporting whole person health to help veterans thrive, both in
body and mind,” said Susan Stith, executive director, Cigna
Foundation. “Veterans Recovery Resources is building a community of
support for veterans, and we are proud that this grant will allow
them to expand their reach.”
Earlier this year, Cigna and the Department of Veterans Affairs
announced a partnership to help educate veterans about safe opioid
use and improve the delivery of care and health outcomes for
veterans; and Cigna’s free Veterans Support Line (855-244-6211) is
available to all veterans, families, and caregivers with services
and resources for pain management, substance use counseling and
treatment, and more.
Recognized by Military Times in their 2019 “Best for Vets” list,
Cigna has consistently supported veterans and military families
through hiring initiatives and providing them with an environment
for success. Salute, a Cigna enterprise resource group, which is
employee-led and backed by executive leadership, offers an open
forum, support, and programming for employees who serve or have
served in the military, their families, and those that support our
veterans.
Across the country on this Veterans Day, Cigna will honor its
2,500 employees who are veterans, as well as veterans in our
communities. Events, many planned by Salute members, include free
health screenings for service members, veterans and their families
in Dallas and San Diego; local veteran job fairs in Denison and
Houston, Texas; and supporting a local Veterans Day parade in
Phoenix.
About Veterans Recovery Resources
Veterans Recovery Resources is a “by Veteran, for Veteran”
non-profit, community-based wellness program dedicated to
supporting a life of flourishing for those who have served. Founded
in 2015, the organization’s mission is to accelerate Veteran
well-being by removing the barriers to mental health care and
providing a unique recovery program for Veterans, families,
caregivers and survivors experiencing post-traumatic stress,
substance abuse and other wellness issues. The outpatient clinic is
located at 1156 Springhill Avenue in mid-town Mobile, Alabama. More
information is available at www.vetsrecover.org.
About the Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation, established in 1962, is a private
foundation funded by contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI)
and its subsidiaries. The Cigna Foundation supports organizations
sharing its commitment to enhancing the health of individuals and
families, and the well-being of their communities, with a special
focus on those communities where Cigna employees live and work.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of
those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability,
affordability and access to quality care through integrated
capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance
whole person health. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company,
Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, Connecticut General Life
Insurance Company, Express Scripts companies or their affiliates,
and Life Insurance Company of North America. Such products and
services include an integrated suite of health services, such as
medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental
benefits, and other related products including group life, accident
and disability insurance.
Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and
jurisdictions, and has more than 165 million customer relationships
throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links
to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
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