Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Watch this short video to hear about veteran Matty Colón's experience in the THRIVE Program at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Published on
October 19, 2023
Matty Colon pets a horse.

Researchers at Carolina have been working to improve the prevention, management and rehabilitation of sport- and military-related traumatic brain injuries for decades. The THRIVE Program builds on the University’s expertise in research, education and clinical practice to fill a critical gap in clinical service for veterans and first responders in and around North Carolina.

This excerpt is from the Helping Veterans THRIVE video. Want to learn more? Watch the full-length video here, and subscribe to the Carolina Stories YouTube channel for more stories of impact.

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THRIVE Program General Fund

Provides support for the Transforming Health and Resilience in Veterans (THRIVE) Program, whose mission is to serve veterans and first responders by improving the evaluation and treatment of traumatic brain injuries through clinical practice, research and education.

Military and Veterans Clinic

Provides support for the clinic, where Carolina Law students assist low‑income veterans and servicemembers in seeking access to health care and disability benefits.

Military and Veteran Student Success Fund

Provide support for our military-connected community by way of our newly re-launched Military and Veteran Student Success Center, now in the heart of campus. 

The United States Military Veterans Dental Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarship support for DDS and Dental Hygiene students who are veterans of the United States military (Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard) in the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. DDS and DH students who are the dependents of US military veterans would also be eligible for selection based on academic performance and financial need.