Veteran and Military Support Alliance Expands Partnership Offering Even More Support to Area Veterans and Their Families

Veteran and Military Support Alliance (VAMSA) was launched in 2022 to address the unique needs of military and veterans, their families and their caregivers. In May 2003, VAMSA opened a locally-facing resource center offering:

•Navigation of and access to government and private sector agencies

•Education and training

•Access to medical and behavioral health care

•Peer support

•Financial counseling

•Holistic therapies and healing services

•Entrepreneurship

•Resource networks for family members and caregivers

•VA disability claims support and appeals

We believe there is an absolute moral obligation to support the entire military family from start to finish. We hope to eventually become a resource center for the entire Eastern shore of Maryland. 

On February 3, 2023, VAMSA signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Veterans Health and Wellness Foundation. This second phase is formed to establish an educational center that serves as a training ground for community leaders across the nation to assemble, exchange ideas and learn how operationalize “thank you for your service.” These community leaders can then return to their communities and establish similar resource centers. 

This partnership is unique in that its commitment is to helping all military members, veterans, their families and their caregivers… all free of charge. To learn more about VAMS: 844-MIL-VETS (844-645-9387) or www.VAMSA.us.

ERIC B. JOHNSON, JR., 

MPSA, CPS, CHEP, CEM 

Executive Director, Veteran and Military Support Alliance (VAMSA) at the Center for the Military and Veteran Family

USAF Veteran, Medical Service Corps Officer (2002-2011)

Senior Medical Planner for NATO, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM/Afghanistan (2010)

Hometown: Centreville

337 Pier One Road, Suite 101

Stevensville, MD  21666

Cell: 410-739-0970

Email:  Executive.Director@VAMSA.us

As a veteran that served in Afghanistan, and that brought home both physical and mental health needs, I have found that it is crucial to be involved in work/activities that benefit other veterans dealing with similar issues/needs. I work at 

VAMSA’s Center for the Military and Veteran Family on Kent Island where we have been directly involved in 41 suicide “saves” in the past 4 years. Helping other veterans get the services they need and assisting them in their battles with PTSD, etc. helps me to heal and achieve a “restoration of dignity.”