Community and mutual aid: support for veterans in the veteran space “Sertsevir”

For veterans returning to civilian life, an important aspect is the support and sense of unity with those who share similar experiences. The Veteran Space “Heart” has become a kind of center where veterans can find help, develop personal and business initiatives, and unite for mutual support. Here they can communicate, exchange knowledge, and even develop their own businesses, which contributes to both professional and social growth.

Support through veteran businesses and initiatives

Many veterans start their own businesses that are focused on supporting their fellow veterans. An example of this is the famous establishment “Veterano Pizza”, created by veteran Leonid Ostaltsev. It is not only a pizzeria, but also a veteran space where veterans can find work, achieve professional fulfillment and develop their skills in a peaceful life.

Other entrepreneurs, inspired by this example, open coffee shops, workshops, small farms, where they work and find support from fellow veterans. In such establishments, veterans not only acquire a new profession, but also feel part of a community where their interests and problems are understood.

Psychological support and communication with “your own”

Psychological support that veterans can provide to each other is an integral part of rehabilitation. The Heartbeat community provides an opportunity for informal communication, where everyone can share their own experiences, adaptation difficulties and experiences related to returning to civilian life.

In addition, the organization regularly holds meetings, trainings on psycho-emotional support, art therapy, as well as group therapy sessions that help veterans find peace of mind and accept a new role in society.

The Heartbeat veteran space is open to all veterans and their families, where they can attend group classes, discuss their emotional experiences with psychologists, and participate in psychological sessions organized by veteran psychologists. Thanks to this initiative, veterans can find support from “their own”, which is especially important for recovery after the war.

Education, sports and joint activities

The HeartVir Veterans’ Space also promotes the physical and professional development of veterans by organizing sports events, competitions, and retraining. Veterans can join adaptive sports programs, such as the Northern Outpost or HeartVir Cup, where they can not only regain their physical fitness but also build new social connections.

In addition, HeartVir is working to create a business incubator for veterans, where they can receive support to start their own business, receive entrepreneurship training, and access financial resources such as grants or soft loans.

Community members can participate in training courses that cover business education, first aid courses, and training in new professional areas. To do this, you need to visit the HeartVir Veterans’ Space or register for courses via the website. Veterans can choose from a range of programs that meet their needs and interests, from sports events to vocational training programs.

Volunteering and charity among veterans

Veterans can also support the community through volunteer programs that are aimed at helping those who need additional support. Within the framework of the “Heart” space, volunteer initiatives are operating that help veterans with disabilities or those who are in difficult financial situations. Volunteering allows veterans to be useful to others, which has a positive impact on their emotional health and overall integration into society.

How to get involved in volunteering

To join volunteer initiatives in the veteran space “Sertsevir”, veterans and their family members simply need to contact the organization’s administration or fill out a short application for volunteering on the official website of “Sertsevir”. The administration will help find projects that match the interests and skills of each volunteer, and organize training for new volunteers, including training in providing psychological support, crisis communication, and first aid.