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Mental Wellness Retreats

Many heroes struggle with invisible wounds endured from their service. With treatment, we help our heroes shed the weight of their traumas and transition from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth.

Mental Wellness Retreats
The Need

22 Veterans Commit Suicide Every Single Day

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Our Duty As Citizens

A National Crisis

Our heroes face unique challenges that contribute to a higher risk of suicide. We must acknowledge their unseen scars by addressing the underlying causes through specialized mental healthcare and support services. It is our duty as citizens to protect those who have so bravely served our country.

  1. Feelings of Abandonment & Lack of Trust

    Too often our heroes are not getting the curated treatment they need. As a result, they feel alone and hopeless.

  2. Government Programs Can Only Do So Much

    The gaps of support our heroes face can be daunting. Our duty is to get them the urgent help they need.

  3. Every Treatment Path is Unique

    Compounding issues of substance abuse, TBI, post-traumatic stress and more prohibit one-size-fits-all treatments.

  4. Even More Heartbreaking

    This horrifying statistic does not include our active duty service members, first responders, or affected family members.

The Cost of Freedom

4x

Since 9/11, four times as many U.S. service members and veterans have died by suicide than have been killed in combat.

Will you help ensure the mental health of America’s heroes?

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Program Impact

Our Mental Wellness Retreats Are Saving Lives

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The Journey

From Darkness To Light

With proper treatment, a helping hand, and our love and compassion, we can support these heroes through the darkness and into the light of hope.

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A Life Made Whole

No Longer Defined By Trauma

Healing is possible. Heroes who were living on the edge of suicide are now thriving. Being seen and heard by peers who have walked the same path is the first step.

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For All Defenders

Resiliency Workshops

Through journaling and group discussions, service members and their families can process their collective traumas together. This intimate sharing builds camaraderie with a community for healing.

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Never Alone

Retreats for Surviving Spouses

These curated experiences of healing and comfort bring widows of military and first responders together to connect, honor their hero, share their grief, and support one another in a place of warmth and community.

  1. Specialized Treatments Work

    Each retreat is designed to meet our heroes where they are in their individual healing journey.

  2. Private and Confidential

    All participants are welcomed with respect, understanding, and compassion in a judgement-free zone.

  3. Tools To Thrive and Grow

    Participants are taught how to process their underlying traumas, stress, and the challenges of everyday life.

  4. Proven Success

    Thousands of heroes who were struggling in silence have found peace and joy.

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“I learned that I am not alone.”

The biggest thing I got from attending was that growth is possible. I learned that I do not have to live my life as a diminished version of myself, but a better version. I also learned better ways to cope with stressors in life.

Our Impact

325

heroes have joined us for mental health retreats

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