FAITH BASED:
AMERICAN WARRIOR ASSOCIATION
POC: Lindsay Harris
817-661-9691
lindsay@awa-usa.org
Website:www.awa-usa.org
*Free 5-day men’s and women’s faith-based programs designed to confront moral injury, repair emotional and spiritual health and rediscover community. Through a blend of group discussions, outdoor activities, and spiritual guidance, participants leave equipped with tools to build resilience and restore their sense of purpose.
Serves: Individual Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
OPERATION HEAL OUR PATRIOTS
Point of Contact: Micah Turner
Micah Turner-(828) 588-1625
mturner@samaritan.org
Website: samaritanpurse.org/education-2/operation-heal-our-patriots/
*Free six-day retreat in Alaska for veteran couples of chaplain-led, biblically based marriage enrichment training. Ability to connect with other couple who have faced similar struggles, all taking place in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska. Veteran must be post 9/11.
Serves: Veterans, Spouses
MIGHTY OAKS
POC: Brandon Kunath-832-205-8550
brandon@mightyoaksprograms.org
Website: www.mightyoaksprograms.org
Free 5-day Faith-based, intensive peer to peer resiliency and recovery program with instructional sessions, camaraderie, and team building. Understand one’s purpose from a position of faith. Separate men’s and women’s programs as well as separate veteran and first responder programs. Spouse and marriage programs offered. Couples program only after either the FR or spouse attends. Aftercare provided
Serves: Individual, Couples, Spouses, First responders, Veterans, Police, Firefighter, EMS
SECULAR:
THE BIG RED BARN RETREAT
POC: Lamont Christian-808-551-0965
lamontchristian@thebigredbarnretreat.org
Website: www.thebigredbarnretreat.org
* Warrior PATHH program. Posttraumatic growth-based, peer-to-peer training program to help heroes become the best version of themselves and thrive in the aftermath of trauma. 7 day on site, total 90-day program. Aftercare is virtual training, ongoing support, accountability and connection.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators
HIGHER GROUND
Point of Contact: Dave Keir
Dave Keir-(208) 721-3067
Dave@highergroundusa.org
Website: www.highergroundusa.org/veterans-first-responders
*A six-day experience utilizing Recreational Therapy to promote the healing and growth of veterans and first responders.The experience is designed to help participants discover a renewed sense of identity and belonging, improved quality of life, and connection with a community of individuals with similar experiences.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
WARRIORS’ ASCENT
Point of Contact:
Tammy Brown-816-427-1125
tbrown@warriorsascent.org
Website: www.warriorsascent.org
*Free five-day program for veterans and first responders to overcome trauma by providing tools and skills via staff and clinicians. Provides essential lifestyle habits, and builds a community and belonging within participants.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
THE BATTLE WITHIN
Point of Contact:
Jamie Wehmeyer:913-353-5678
jamie@thebattlewithin.org
Website: thebattlewithin.org
*Five-day group therapy program created by veterans and first responders to help others acquire new skills and tools to confront and overcome burdens. Involves clinicians, mentors from previous programs, and provides peer to peer support. Aftercare program including 6 free therapy sessions.
Serves: Individual, Secular, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
COUPLES:
HIGHER GROUND
Point of Contact: Dave Keir
Dave Keir-(208) 721-3067
Dave@highergroundusa.org
Website: www.highergroundusa.org/veterans-first-responders
*A six-day experience utilizing recreational therapy to promote the healing and growth of veterans or first responders and their partners/supporters.The experience is designed to help participants discover a renewed sense of identity and belonging, improved quality of life, and connection with a community of individuals with similar experiences.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
MIGHTY OAKS
POC: Brandon Kunath
832-205-8550
brandon@mightyoaksprograms.org
Website: www.mightyoaksprograms.org
*Free 5-day Faith-based, intensive peer to peer resiliency and recovery program with instructional sessions, camaraderie, and team building. Understand one’s purpose from a position of faith. Separate men’s and women’s programs as well as separate veteran and first responder programs. Spouse and marriage programs offered. Couples program only after either the FR or spouse attends. Aftercare provided.
Serves: Individual, Couples, Spouses, First responders, Veterans, Police, Firefighter, EMS
OPERATION HEAL OUR PATRIOTS
Point of Contact: Micah Turner
Micah Turner-(828) 588-1625
mturner@samaritan.org
Website: samaritanpurse.org/education-2/operation-heal-our-patriots/
*Free six-day retreat in Alaska for veteran couples of chaplain-led, biblically based marriage enrichment training. Ability to connect with other couple who have faced similar struggles, all taking place in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska. Veteran must be post 9/11.
Serves: Veterans, Spouses