Services | Strength in Service

At Strength in Service, our mission is to cultivate culturally competent social workers and enhance the quality of life for active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses, and their families. By promoting mental health support, career opportunities, and fostering social health and belonging, we empower military families to grow stronger and thrive.

Our Services

Mental Health Therapy

Personalized individual, group, and family therapy expertly tailored for your unique needs.

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Social Health Advocacy & Training

Innovative programming to provide individuals with tools to build meaningful connections and foster belonging.

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Mental Health Career Support

Personalized mentorship, resources, and opportunities to help military-connected individuals thrive in social work.

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What do we offer?

Explore our services designed to help you build stronger connections and thrive in your community.

Social Health Initiatives

Fostering connection and belonging for military families and youth.

Mental Health Support

Culturally competent mental health resources and advocacy for military-connected individuals.

MH Career Support

Empowering military spouses with career mentorship, support, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Resources and Referrals

Providing referrals, resources, and support to navigate careers and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Why Strength in Service?

Social Health As A Priority

We go beyond traditional support by creating deep, lasting connections for military families, reducing isolation and fostering a strong sense of belonging through unique community-building programs.

Tailored Mental Health Support

Our culturally competent mental health services are specifically designed for military-connected individuals, offering personalized support and early intervention strategies to address the unique emotional and psychological challenges of military life.

Resilience Through Adversity

We don't just focus on surviving tough times – we help military families build resilience and antifragility, equipping them with tools to not only cope but thrive through life's most challenging moments.

A Community That Truly Connects

Unlike other organizations, we prioritize building authentic, supportive networks by integrating families into local communities, providing resources, and facilitating social health programs that foster real connections.

Our Impact

"Kari is a skilled clinician who is incredibly familiar with helping people navigate the challenges in miliary life."

Rebecca M

Commander, US Navy

"Crystal's work not only transforms lives but also strengthens the very fabric of our service community."

Jason D. Gordon

Maj, USAFR, DSW, LCSW, BCD

"Crystal has the ability to inspire others with her innovative ideas and remarkable experience in the field. She’s collaborative, supportive, and takes action."

Molly Zive

LCSW, Senior Social Worker at VA San Diego

"Kari has the ability to see from both a macro lens, while staying grounded in micro practice, this combination allows her to see through a lens of empathy and dignity."

Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka

LCSW, MSG, Clinical Supervisor

"Crystal's ability to listen with genuine care and understanding created a supportive environment that allowed me to speak in supervision with vulnerability."

Talia Gaytan

ASW

Our Approach