BOSTON, Nov. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As National Military Family Month comes to a close, Beacon Health Options (Beacon), the nation's premier behavioral health management company, wants to remind Americans to show support year-round for our military families. The United States is stronger and safer thanks to the millions of military family members who sacrifice cherished moments with their loved ones so they can serve and protect our country's freedom.
Today, in New York City's Times Square, Beacon will celebrate military families and the National Military Family Association (NMFA) that supports these homefront heroes. On Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the holiday season, the PR Newswire's Times Square billboard will remind New York City shoppers of the sacrifices military families make defending our nation and that the NMFA is there to support them.
"Our military families need the support of a grateful nation each and every month," NMFA Executive Director Joyce Wessel-Raezer said. "Americans are still enlisting in our all-volunteer military, and that means more families will know the uncertainty and worry that comes with sending a loved one into harm's way. It is our duty to provide those families with encouragement, empowerment, and strength."
Since September 11, 2001, military families have continued to stand as steadfast pillars of strength for their loved ones. In the last 170 months:
"So much is asked of our military families, including frequent moves and deployments, which add stress and uncertainty to everyday living," said Kerry Mooney, President, ValueOptions Federal Services, Inc., a Beacon Health Options company. "Today and every day, we must remember to thank and support these 'home-front heroes' who serve our nation with selflessness and grace."
To support the National Military Family Association and the valuable services they provide, visit NMFA's web site.
About Beacon Health Options
Beacon Health Options is a health improvement company that serves 47 million individuals across all 50 states and the United Kingdom. On behalf of employers, health plans and government agencies, we manage innovative programs and solutions that directly address the challenges our behavioral health care system faces today. Beacon is a national leader in the fields of mental and emotional well-being, addiction, recovery and resilience, employee assistance, and wellness. We help people make the difficult life changes needed to be healthier and more productive. Partnering with a network of providers nationwide, we help individuals live their lives to the fullest potential. For more information, visit www.beaconhealthoptions.com and connect with us on www.facebook.com/beaconhealthoptions www.twitter.com/beaconhealthopt and www.linkedin.com/company/beacon-health-options.
About the National Military Family Association
The National Military Family Association (NMFA) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving the families who stand behind the uniform. Since 1969, NMFA has worked to strengthen and protect millions of families through its advocacy and programs. They provide spouse scholarships, camps for military kids, and retreats for families reconnecting after deployment and for the families of the wounded, ill, or injured. NMFA serves the families of the currently serving, retired, wounded or fallen members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA. To get involved or to learn more, visit www.MilitaryFamily.org.
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