The Veterans Transition Program (VTP) is a group-based program developed at UBC by psychologists and medical experts to help men and women returning from military service transition to productive civilian life.
Over 300 veterans have participated in the program to date, all of whom reported benefits. Recent and ongoing research has shown reduced trauma symptoms, decreased depression and increased self-esteem. Approximately 90% of those who complete the program move on to new career opportunities and again become productive, contributing citizens. The VTP is now delivered by the national Veterans Transition Network with research and evaluation still carried out at UBC.
“Soldiers returning from service face complex issues and require multiple layers of support,” said Marvin Westwood, a professor in the Faculty of Education at UBC and one of the founders of the program. “This is one of the best examples of the community, postsecondary and troops working together to provide an established treatment program that will help modern day veterans.”
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