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
TRINITY OAKS
Point of contact:
James Hauke-210-605-7775
james@trinityoaks.org
Website: trinityoaks.org
*Faith-based mission to use outdoor activities such as hunting, to serve veterans and first responders, promoting general well-being and healing.
Serves: Individual, Veteran, Firefighter, Police, EMS, Telecommunicator
BILLY GRAHAM LEAP PROGRAM MARRIAGE RESILIENCY WEEK
POC: Eric Hubbard: 704-401-2480
ehubbard@bgea.org
www.rrt.billygraham.org/nlem/law-enforcement-appreciation-program/
*Free, week-long retreat in Alaska for law enforcement couples. It is faith based and an opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal and marriage enrichment. Officer either must have been injured in the line of duty or been part of an officer-involved shooting.
Serves: Spouse, Police
SECULAR:
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
AVALON ACTION ALLIANCE
Programs:
Boulder Crest Foundation-Warrior PAATH Program (Permission to Start Dreaming, Eagle Oak Retreat, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, Gratitude American, Camp Southern Ground, Big Red Barn Retreat, Travis Mills Foundation, Boulder Crest (VA & AZ))
Website: avalonactionalliance.org, select “Post-Traumatic Stress and go through process to select one of the above programs
*7-day in person training followed by a 90-day online training, support and accountability. Learn skills, abilities and resources via non-clinical program designed to cultivate and facilitate posttraumatic growth.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
HONORING OUR VETERANS JACKSON HOLE
Point of contact: Sandy Sandburgh
Sandy Sandburgh-307-413-3951
honorvets00@gmail.com
Website: honorvets.org
*Program improving the mental and physical health of wounded warriors. Offering a variety of outdoor activities with expert instruction in order to introduce veterans to a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities they can use to promote healing. Groups are small, can relate and connect with each other.
Serves: Veteran, Individual, Secular
ENDEAVOR THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP
POC: Lauri Ciavardini-914-672-6694
Laurie.ciavardini@endeavorth.org
Website: www.endeavorth.org
* Equine assisted program fostering physical, cognitive and emotional growth. Healing and growth utilizing the partnership with the horse including equine assisted psychotherapy, ground, horsemanship sessions, and additional mounted sessions. Weekend program in NY. Separate men’s and women’s programs.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS
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
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
INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH
Point of Contact: William Mize: 575-313-2422
Indianspringsranch69@gmail.com
Website:indianspringsranchNM.org
*3-day program focusing on getting warriors out into nature using equine therapy, wilderness and peer on peer support.
Serves: Veterans, Firefighters, Police, EMS, Telecommunicators, Spouses
THE BIG RED BARN RETREAT
POC: Reachel Edwards-360-338-1509
rd@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
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
GRATITUDE AMERICA
Website: gratitudeamerica.org
*4-day retreat for first responders and their supporters including nature-based recreation, connection with peers, group discussions, time with licensed counselors
Serves: 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
BILLY GRAHAM LEAP PROGRAM MARRIAGE RESILIENCY WEEK
POC: Eric Hubbard: 704-401-2480
ehubbard@bgea.org
www.rrt.billygraham.org/nlem/law-enforcement-appreciation-program/
*Free, week-long retreat in Alaska for law enforcement couples. It is faith based and an opportunity for spiritual refreshment, physical renewal and marriage enrichment. Officer either must have been injured in the line of duty or been part of an officer-involved shooting.
Serves: Spouses, Police