Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Since 1971, Heal Vets has been providing therapeutic craft kits to veterans and active duty military. Arts and crafts are a time-tested healing tool for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and can help relieve pain, improve mobility and fine motor skills.
At its core, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets) empowers veterans to heal the invisible wounds of war through creativity, connection, and purpose. Through therapeutic craft kits and community-driven programs, we support veterans navigating physical injuries, PTSD, and isolation while offering more than a kit and a path forward. Our work restores dignity, builds resilience, and reminds every veteran they are seen, valued, and never forgotten.
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Request a Kit
If you’re a veteran, it’s easy and free to receive your first craft kit.
How We Heal
Find out why therapeutic crafts do so much good for our veterans.
Volunteer
Become a craft specialist, or help at an event.
“I would like to thank you for your donation. I was really struggling in life and your gift helped get me out of that. I ended up making a bracelet and a keychain lanyard. Thank you for everything.”
– Matthew A.
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Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Moment Monday 💛
Every moment matters, because every veteran matters.
As we recognize April as the Month of the Military Child, Captain Joe shares a story from our mural wall that highlights the strength of military families. After the stress of deployment, one family found healing in simply being together and creating side by side. Their daughter shared how those moments helped her open up and feel more connected to her parents.
It’s a powerful reminder that military children serve too, and that healing the invisible wounds of war can happen in small, creative moments that bring families closer together.
Learn more by scanning the QR code or visiting healvets.org. Thank you for your continued support.
Join us for a fun, hands-on Moccasin Workshop! 💛
Veterans, active duty service members, and their families are invited to come create, connect, and enjoy a great day together as we assemble and embellish moccasins with beads. Whether you’re new or experienced, this is a great opportunity to get creative in a welcoming community.
🗓 Tuesday, April 14
🕙 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
📍 Help Heal Veterans HQ
36585 Penfield Ln., Winchester, CA 92596
Reserve your spot today by calling 951-926-4500
Questions or want to join? Contact Rose at 708-356-6243 or chicago1@healvets.org
We hope to see you there!
Today we stand in remembrance of those who endured the unimaginable, and we hold space for the families still waiting for answers. Their service is a powerful reminder that freedom is never free.
At Help Heal Veterans, we remain committed to honoring their legacy by continuing our mission of healing the invisible wounds of war.
You are not forgotten. 🇺🇸Remembering our servicemembers who carry the memory of being captured in war as a consequence of defending freedom. We honor you today and every day.
💌 Message from a Veteran
“Thank you so much for the craft kit. It is so helpful and therapeutic for my trauma. Thank you, again.” - Autumn B., Army Veteran, Inwood, WV 🇺🇸
Messages like Autumn’s remind us how meaningful these kits truly are. They provide comfort, focus, and a positive outlet for veterans working through the invisible wounds of war.
👉 If you’d like to help veterans like Autumn, please visit our website at www.healvets.org to learn how you can support.
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Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Moment Monday 💛
Every moment matters, because every veteran matters.
As we recognize April as the Month of the Military Child, Captain Joe shares a story from our mural wall that highlights the strength of military families. After the stress of deployment, one family found healing in simply being together and creating side by side. Their daughter shared how those moments helped her open up and feel more connected to her parents.
It’s a powerful reminder that military children serve too, and that healing the invisible wounds of war can happen in small, creative moments that bring families closer together.
Learn more by scanning the QR code or visiting healvets.org. Thank you for your continued support.
Join us for a fun, hands-on Moccasin Workshop! 💛
Veterans, active duty service members, and their families are invited to come create, connect, and enjoy a great day together as we assemble and embellish moccasins with beads. Whether you’re new or experienced, this is a great opportunity to get creative in a welcoming community.
🗓 Tuesday, April 14
🕙 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
📍 Help Heal Veterans HQ
36585 Penfield Ln., Winchester, CA 92596
Reserve your spot today by calling 951-926-4500
Questions or want to join? Contact Rose at 708-356-6243 or chicago1@healvets.org
We hope to see you there!
Today we stand in remembrance of those who endured the unimaginable, and we hold space for the families still waiting for answers. Their service is a powerful reminder that freedom is never free.
At Help Heal Veterans, we remain committed to honoring their legacy by continuing our mission of healing the invisible wounds of war.
You are not forgotten. 🇺🇸Remembering our servicemembers who carry the memory of being captured in war as a consequence of defending freedom. We honor you today and every day.
