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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How We Heal
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“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
Happy Birthday to the US Navy!Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!
Today we celebrate the Sailors who protect ports and seas across the globe with honor.
Fair winds and following seas. ⚓🇺🇸
🧱 Therapy Kit Tuesday | Building Creativity One Brick at a Time! 💙
Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes, even LEGO bricks!
Our Creative Engagement Specialist, Kevin, recently hosted a LEGO drop-in workshop at our Maywood, Illinois Creative Engagement Center, where veterans Anna and James enjoyed bringing their creations to life, one brick at a time!
Workshops like these provide veterans with opportunities to explore their creativity, stay engaged, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.
A special thank you to BrickRecycler.com for donating the LEGO bricks and helping make creative experiences like this possible! 💙
Together, we're healing the invisible wounds of war through creativity.
#TherapyKitTuesday #HelpHealVeterans #HealVets #MaywoodIL #HealingThroughCreativity #Veterans #BrickRecycler
💙 Moment Monday | Behind the Scenes at Heal Vets!
Our Creative Engagement Specialist, Mona, stopped by Heal Vets headquarters to pick up a truckload of therapeutic craft kits for our Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station in San Diego! 🚙📦
From our warehouse to our Creative Engagement Centers, every kit helps us bring creativity, connection, and healing opportunities to the veterans we serve.
Thank you, Mona, for helping us continue our mission of healing the invisible wounds of war through creativity! 💙
🇺🇸 Are you a veteran in the San Diego area in need of therapeutic craft kits?
We'd love to hear from you! Please contact our Liberty Station Creative Engagement Center at 📧 libertystation@healvets.org to learn more.
#MomentMonday #HelpHealVeterans #HealVets #HealingThroughCreativity #LibertyStation #SanDiegoVeterans
💚 World Mental Health Day | October 10 💙
Not all wounds are visible, and every healing journey looks different.
This World Mental Health Day, we recognize the importance of mental health and remind our veterans that seeking support is a sign of strength.
At Help Heal Veterans, we believe creativity can be a powerful part of the healing journey. Through therapeutic craft kits and creative engagement, we provide veterans with opportunities for self-expression, connection, and moments of peace.
To every veteran navigating challenges that others may not see: You are not alone. Your mental health matters. 💙
Together, we're healing the invisible wounds of war through creativity.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #HelpHealVeterans #HealVets #VeteranMentalHealth #HealingThroughCreativity
Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Happy Birthday to the US Navy!Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!
Today we celebrate the Sailors who protect ports and seas across the globe with honor.
Fair winds and following seas. ⚓🇺🇸
🧱 Therapy Kit Tuesday | Building Creativity One Brick at a Time! 💙
Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes, even LEGO bricks!
Our Creative Engagement Specialist, Kevin, recently hosted a LEGO drop-in workshop at our Maywood, Illinois Creative Engagement Center, where veterans Anna and James enjoyed bringing their creations to life, one brick at a time!
Workshops like these provide veterans with opportunities to explore their creativity, stay engaged, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.
A special thank you to BrickRecycler.com for donating the LEGO bricks and helping make creative experiences like this possible! 💙
Together, we're healing the invisible wounds of war through creativity.
#TherapyKitTuesday #HelpHealVeterans #HealVets #MaywoodIL #HealingThroughCreativity #Veterans #BrickRecycler
💙 Moment Monday | Behind the Scenes at Heal Vets!
Our Creative Engagement Specialist, Mona, stopped by Heal Vets headquarters to pick up a truckload of therapeutic craft kits for our Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station in San Diego! 🚙📦
From our warehouse to our Creative Engagement Centers, every kit helps us bring creativity, connection, and healing opportunities to the veterans we serve.
Thank you, Mona, for helping us continue our mission of healing the invisible wounds of war through creativity! 💙
🇺🇸 Are you a veteran in the San Diego area in need of therapeutic craft kits?
We'd love to hear from you! Please contact our Liberty Station Creative Engagement Center at 📧 libertystation@healvets.org to learn more.
#MomentMonday #HelpHealVeterans #HealVets #HealingThroughCreativity #LibertyStation #SanDiegoVeterans
