July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats

The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis is performed once a year at the beginning of our fiscal year, in July. The survey is sent out anonymously, in multiple formats to gain insight on both internal coalition strengths and weakness and external community level opportunities and threats. This information helps guides our priorities and activities for the year. "Nothing for them, without them"

Strengths

Outreach, connections, and dedicated intention of making sure Veterans are aware of the supports they are eligible for
Good group of people from different organizations
Diverse network of the members who attend the meetings
Wide-ranging reach throughout the State Suicide Prevention realm, including prominence with DMAVS groups
Plenty of great people/organizations that come together regularly to support Veterans
The ability to share and connect Veterans with resources
Commitment, connection to community
Justin Moeling
Intrastate and interstate supports, resources, and networks
Wide variety of knowledge and skills to problem solve
Great collaboration and trauma-informed and safe environment

Weaknesses

Reaching the masses
Distance and lack of access to resources up north compared to those down south
Funding could be increased to be able to reach more Vets and their families
The lack of dedicated staff member that can be scheduled to perform duties and asks. This is a strain on leadership
Centralized/current contact list of partner's contact info
More engagement by more providers/resources
Engagement opportunities- It's hard to engage with veterans
NH as a state appears to lack compassion for those who are lower income due to prioritizing tourism over developing affordable housing, as well as not understanding that mental health and substance use are interrelated (services are unnecessarily siloed). The people who work in this field directly serving the community are often denied access to program development and assessment.
Lack of engagement from SMVF

Opportunities

Planning for Flag day event, and the responsiveness, accountability, and execution of the coalition leadership
Everyone is working together to assist. If one organization can't assist the Veteran is being referred to another in a timely manner
Upcoming events and Ask the Question
Justin Moeling's efforts and his partnership with C3PH
Peer support groups, which is a tremendous help for those who serve and/or families
Lots of community capacity and knowledge
People willing to help

Threats

Transportation
Transportation, a centralized, funded and Veteran-staffed facility to assist Veterans and their families
Knowledge of resources
Providers understanding Ask the Question
Veterans being forthcoming about military service
Limited resources, limited transportation, limited education on programs offered by the VA, VA teams come up but have little time when they are here and have very last minute notification that they are coming
Isolation in rural areas, lack of transportation, and the service members who struggle with anxiety and PTSD may have a hard time initially getting connected- a running theme is that Vet Clients wish there could be in-home outreach, perhaps a newsletter sent out, virtual options for service and supports, etc.- "Meet people where they are at"
Engaging SMVF's