Operation Healing Forces
SOF Competency:
Evidence-Based & Effective Care:
Quality & Ethics:
Nonprofit
- Immediate Needs
- Retreats & Camps
- Spouse Achievement
- Transition
Audience
Spouse, Youth, Service Member/Veteran
Status
Active Duty, Veteran
Branch
Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Veteran
Evidence-Based & Effective Care:
Quality & Ethics:
Quality & Ethics:
- Immediate Needs
- Retreats & Camps
- Spouse Achievement
- Transition
Audience
Status
Branch
Operation Healing Forces is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to America’s Special Operations Forces who have served at the tip of the spear in our Nation’s battle to defeat violent extremists around the world. Our work focuses on helping to restore the relationships wounded by the call of duty faced by Special Operators and their families.
Contact
Service Location(s)
Varies; some remote servicesPrograms & Services
– SOF Couples Retreats (activities differ by location and season but may include horseback riding, ropes courses, parasailing, SCUBA diving, local tours, winery visits, surfing, skiing, and more! Each retreat is led by an OHF Retreat Lead who is also a retired member of the SOF community- no counselors. Retreats are hosted at donated homes or resort locations where each couple is ensured a private bedroom and bathroom with no more than 4-5 couples in attendance)
– Immediate Needs Program (travel and expenses related to medical emergencies for Service Members, Veterans, and their families, medical and adaptive equipment not covered by government means, funeral and memorials costs not covered by government means including family travel, relief or respite care for full-time caregivers, one-time financial assistance related to transition or employment opportunities including travel, and other as needed crisis support for families including emergency financial support)
– Financial Planning (pilot program designed to help families from the Special Operations community create a long range financial plan for themselves and their families for the remainder of their military career as well as the their transition to retirement or civilian careers)
– Legal Assistance Program (provides initial assessment and referral for real estate matters, general business matters, contractor agreements, estate planning including will and trusts, probate, guardianships, immigration matters, income tax controversy matters, and general litigation issues)
– OHF Employment Services (assist transitioning or retired SOF service members and their families to find employment)
– Alumni Support (maintain a connection with all participants following involvement in any OHF Program)
Funding/Cost
– No cost to participants
– Funded by founders and charitable donations
Last reviewed: 06/08/2022