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Heroes United to Heal (HU2H) connects you with credible, non-profit organizations that have developed proven, innovative ways to start you on your journey to overcome PTSD. Consider this page your one-stop shop for life-changing opportunities. Many of these programs have been designed and are run by fellow brothers and sisters who understand. They get it.
HU2H works to raise financial support for some of these organizations that don't have celebrity endorsements or deep marketing pockets. All organizations are thoroughly vetted. We request your confidential feedback based on your own personal experience with these programs in an effort to keep our recommendations up to date.
Many of the programs are free of charge thanks to nonprofits like ours so veterans and first responders can heal from the invisible wounds acquired during their service. Please check out the links below to learn more.
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Navy Seal Danny Dietz Foundation
We provide assistance to retired SOF personnel and First Responders whom may be suffering from long-term health problems caused during their active duty years.
Warriors Next Adventure
Many of our veterans suffer from PTSD and other mental illness. We lose our sense of purpose when we separate from the military, often feeling left out, depressed, and some times suicidal. We also lose our sense of brotherhood and we tend to seclude ourselves. Reintegration into civilian life is one of the toughest struggles veterans face today.
UCF Restores
The Rosengren Trauma Clinic at UCF RESTORES provides clinical treatment services to first responders, veterans, active-duty military, survivors of military and civilian sexual assault, and community members experiencing PTSD and trauma-related concerns. Services are available at our clinic in Orlando. Our team of behavioral health experts use evidence-based treatments that utilize technology to effectively treat trauma and PTSD.
NEUCOA
MeRT is the patented next generation of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) therapy.
rTMS has been FDA approved for the treatment of major depression in adult patients who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medications and obsessive compulsive disorder.
MeRT may also be used off-label for other disorders such as PTSD, Anxiety, Traumatic Brain Injury, ADHD, Autism and other neurological disorders.
Our goal is to help individuals enhance their overall mental health, cognitive and neurological function.
Southern Strides
MOVING FORWARD WITH LIFE, ONE STRIDE AT A TIME
Our mission is to enhance the lives of veterans, active military members, first responders, and individuals with disabilities or struggling with work-related trauma and stress by nurturing their physical, psychological, spiritual, and social well being through equine-assisted activities. Our commitment to our clients is to provide a safe, engaging, respectful, and rewarding learning environment.
Shatterproof at FHE
When your job is to respond to emergencies and help protect and save lives, it can be hard to ask for help. Being on call for yourself may seem counter-intuitive. Sometimes, though, taking care of a mental health issue is the best way to get back to work for your family and community—and for you. We invite you to learn more about Shatterproof FHE Health and how it is addressing the unique addiction and mental health treatment needs of first responders around the country….
Help For Our Heroes
A Unique, Nationally Recognized Military and First Responders Treatment Program
This program is specifically designed for military veterans, police officers, corrections officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency personnel.
H4OH was created by a military veteran and former first responder and it was designed to help our veterans and first responders overcome the underlying issues that lead to addiction.
These brave men and women are subject to a level of physical, emotional, and mental stress unlike anyone else. As their jobs have become even more demanding, stress levels have increased to the point where they experience some of the country’s highest rates of substance abuse, depression, and suicide. Our program has successfully treated hundreds of veterans and first responders nationwide, setting them on the path to a healthy, sober life.
Home Base
Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research. As a National Center of Excellence, Home Base operates the first and largest private-sector clinic in the nation devoted to providing life-saving clinical care and support for the treatment of the invisible wounds to include post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with military service.
Boulder Crest Foundation
The Veteran-led Boulder Crest Foundation uses the proven science of Post traumatic Growth to heal, train, and advocate for combat veterans, first responders, and their families who have experienced trauma.
We develop, deliver, and scale transformative programs to ensure these remarkable men and women transform struggle into strength and lifelong growth, so they can live the great lives they deserve.
More broadly, we are working to improve outcomes for veterans and first responders through training that teaches individuals how to live healthy and fulfilling lives
Brian Bill Foundation
The Brian Bill Foundation was established to provide support to Special Operations Forces active duty, veterans and their spouses who have been deployed since 911 and as a result have mild traumatic brain injuries, combat post traumatic stress and chronic pain. Our Warrior Healing Program includes the opportunity to learn about and try cutting edge therapeutic modalities such as Equine Assisted Learning, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, iRest, nutrition and team building. Our Warrior Healing Program begins with four day retreats that are for eight warriors or six couples focused on a team-centric approach, made up of those who share common backgrounds and experiences.
The therapeutic program employed by The Brian Bill Foundation is endorsed by the United States Special Operations Command “Care Coalition” based at SOCOM headquarters at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida.
Mighty Oaks Foundation
The Mighty Oaks Warrior journey begins with intensive peer based programs that utilize instructional sessions, camaraderie, and team building activities that are designed to challenge our Warriors to overcome their past experiences and move forward into a life of purpose. Our programs take place all across America on Military Bases, at our Outposts, and on rural ranch lodges. Each facility allows the Warriors to appreciate the peace of nature, and have an “un-plugged” experience while they focus on the challenges they face in completing the program.
Valor Ranch
Our organization is actively involved in Building Thriving Communities among Veterans, to help them through difficulties often experienced as they navigate the military to community transition. We have developed strategies to narrow the “civilian-military divide” by bringing together Veterans and supporters, to work side by side, to build infrastructure and experience the farm life. These activities reduce Veteran isolation and help them feel more connected to others. It also gives those who don’t know any military members or Veterans an opportunity to meet some of “the 1%” who volunteered to fight for our country.
Passionately empowering women veterans to continue to write their story.
T-6 ADVANCED TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT GROUP
T-6 provides First Responders with the necessary training to navigate the stressors of our occupation, to ensure career longevity, and a better quality of life.
International Association of Fire Fighters - PTSD Hotline
International Affairs of Fire Fighters offers treatment for successful recovery from post-traumatic stress and co-occurring addictions and help IAFF members return to the job.