No veteran should have to face transitioning back into civilian life alone.
Veterans make up just 6% of U.S. adults, yet account for nearly 20% of suicides. Every day, about 18 veterans die by suicide.
The first year after discharge is often the most vulnerable. Without connection, guidance, and follow-through, too many face it alone. We built a better way.
63%
Veterans experience
isolation.
44%
Struggle with identity restoration.
57%
More likely to die by suicide than civilians.
18-35
Veteran ages most at risk of suicide.
The Why Behind Our Mission
In Memory Of Ben
Benjamin served with honor aboard the USS Russell from 2015 to 2021. Just 18 months after coming home, he died by suicide at only 30 years old.
After discharge, Ben never received a single check-in call. No consistent guide. No clear bridge back into civilian life. His story is heartbreaking — and far too common. His loss revealed a painful truth: too many service members leave behind structure, purpose, and community, only to face one of life’s hardest transitions alone.
Rebecca Chalson launched Brave Connections 501(c)(3) and Veteran Concierge™ in Ben’s memory to provide the “big sister” support she wishes he had received. Our signature program, BridgeBack™, is a peer-support transition program delivered at no cost through the Veteran Concierge™ mobile app.
Whether you are a civilian, business leader, advocate, or veteran, your support can help build the bridge for recently discharged service members as they find their way home.
Watch Our Mission In Action
TV Interview With Founder
My Brother's Story
Veteran Concierge Launch
Understanding The Transition Divide
Recently discharged service members don't lack resources. They lack a clear entry point and trusted guidance once they come home. The gap between military and civilian life is real. Together, we can help create that bridge back home.
Why We Are Different
All-Inclusive Transition Program
Interactive & Humanized
Real people. Real guidance. Personalized support that meets each veteran where they are.
Scalable With
Metrics
A digital platform built to track engagement, milestones, referrals, and outcomes.
Certified Ambassadors
Trained connectors who provide trusted guidance and resource navigation to no-cost support.
Clear Path
Forward
A structured bridge from military to civilian life, helping veterans and families know where to start.
Digital. Humanized. Scalable.
Veteran Concierge™ is an innovative peer-powered resource connector platform. As a sponsor, your organization can gain meaningful training, public recognition, and the opportunity to position your company as trusted veteran advocates, while helping expand access for veterans and military families nationwide.
Veteran Concierge
Veteran Concierge™ is nationwide peer-powered resource connector platform. Accessible through a mobile app and built to streamline onboarding, strengthen connection, and scale support.
BridgeBack Programs
Veteran2Veteran™ is our first BridgeBack™ program to launch. Peer support and milestone tracking so that no veteran falls through the cracks. Future programs will support their families.
Certified Ambassadors
Trained resource connector ambassadors expand the reach of Veteran Concierge™ nationwide through a scalable, community-powered model.
Community Partners
Through sponsorships and trusted veteran-support networks, we offer a proactive suicide-prevention solution. Connecting veterans to support before crisis begins.
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The Signature Veteran Resource Connector of Brave Connections™, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.