Social Adaptation of Veterans, Women Veterans, and Their Families

The project aimed to deliver the state-standard social service "Social Adaptation of Veterans, Women Veterans, and Their Families." Its goal was to support veterans and their families in returning to civilian life by providing psychosocial support and access to practical information on state payments, employment, and other opportunities.

Stage 1: Psychosocial Program and Recovery Retreats

Support was provided through a multidisciplinary team model: two psychologists and two case managers. This approach combined psychosocial support with individual case management.

During the retreats, participants received:

• psychosocial support through group and individual sessions
• one-on-one support from case managers
• the chance to recover in a recreational setting, with access to wellness services

Two recovery retreats were held under the project.

Stage 2: Educational and Support Activities

The second stage focused on events for veterans and their families in Kharkiv, held at the Plich-o-Plich Veteran Space and online.

Topics covered included:

• state payments and social guarantees
• employment opportunities
• entrepreneurship support programs and business grants
• mental health support resources

The initiative was implemented by the Stellar Ukraine Charitable Foundation with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine and funding from the Government of Denmark. Partners included the municipal institution Plich-o-Plich Veteran Space and the NGO Resource Center "Plich-o-Plich Veteran Space."