Connect to the Ecosystem of Support!
Join us on our mission to connect every Arizona service member, veteran and family member to support and resources.
What is the
Ecosystem of Support?
The Ecosystem is people, organizations and communities and is here to support all service members, veterans, their families and helpers.
Be Connected focuses on all of the social determinants of health, by connecting service members, veterans & family members to support and resources.
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We deliver services and support through our unified, statewide, interconnected partner network, enabling us to maximize our collective impact.
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Helpers play a key role in engaging and connecting people and families to the resources and support they need, when they need it.
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We’re here for all service members and veterans—regardless of branch, component, length/era of service and discharge status.
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Our upstream approach means support is available across the stress levels, with a goal of earlier intervention.
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Be Connected offers resources throughout the military life cycle, from the start of service to separation and beyond.
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Every family member matters to Be Connected and our team is here for you with support and connection to resources.
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As your needs change and evolve throughout your life, Be Connected is here for you. Reach out to our team today for personalized support.
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*An interpreter line is available to translate into hundreds of languages in real-time.*
We’re Here For You!
ALL WHO HAVE SERVED
Be Connected and the Ecosystem are here for every service member, veteran & family member. No matter your life situation, area of interest or need, we are here to connect you!
COMMUNITY HELPERS
No matter your role or location, you can make a difference in the lives of service members, veterans & their families. We are here for you with support, training and information!
ORGANIZATIONS
Connected public and private sector organizations are essential to provide the best care and support and connection possible to all who have served. We are here for you!
Check out our blog for updates on news and events!
Thank You, Col. Wright
A tribute to Col. Wanda Wright (Ret.), one of Arizona’s finest female leaders, as she concludes her service as Director of the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.
Success Stories December 2022
Read the real stories of how the Be Connected Support Line team has helped Arizona veterans thrive.
Property Tax Exemptions Approved
An important voter-approved initiative for veterans passed in November. The initiative reinstates property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. The approval of Proposition 130 on the statewide ballot restores a benefit that reduces the assessed value of real estate, thus reducing the amount of taxes owed.
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program
America lost a beloved son on July 21, 2020. Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox died by suicide at his home in Columbus, Georgia at the age of 25. After graduating high school in 2012, he joined the United States Army in 2014, eventually working as a sniper after completing the U.S. Army Infantry School in Fort Benning, Georgia. To prevent tragedies like the death of SSG Fox, Congress authorized a $174 million grant program named in honor of SSG Fox.
Veteran Suicide Prevention Workshop
A Veteran Suicide Prevention Workshop was hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Deloitte in Washington, DC, in October 2022. The purpose of the workshop was to develop action plans for addressing suicide in three focus populations: women, rural and American Indian veterans. The two-day event featured remarks and panels from leaders from the VA, Department of Defense, and other key entities, as well as intensive workgroup sessions.
The Upstream Mindset in Suicide Prevention
An upstream approach to suicide prevention is a way to leverage time and expand the opportunities for intervention from one single pivotal moment to a series of moments that might span years, months, weeks, or days. With the advantage of time to notice, reach out, engage, and connect – people experiencing increased stress, and the people who can support them, have more options. The idea behind an upstream approach is that rather than allow time to pass where a situation progresses to that pivotal point of crisis, systems, communities, people, and other support systems are there to provide access to resources and support to address situations as they arise before they escalate into a life-threatening crisis.
Upcoming Events
We invite you to join us for the Be Connected Community Corps training series. This self-paced virtual training is offered at no cost to any Arizonan interested in becoming a source of support for service members, veterans, and their families. You can enroll and start this training series at any time! Learn more about the Be Connected Community Corps Community Helper training series at www.ConnectVeterans.org/BCCCHelper and sign up at https://bit.ly/BCCCHelper
Please join us for this virtual event that strongly encourages your contributions to the discussion. Share your insight and offer suggestions on ways community, spiritual, and faith Leaders can foster faith and inclusivity. There is no cost and all are welcome to attend.
All Arizonans are invited to attend a session of the Military/Veteran Resource Navigation training webinar in 2023. We’re offering this signature training, developed by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, online at no cost. See the schedule of remaining sessions, learn more & sign up at https://bit.ly/2023ResourceNav