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.
Donate
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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.
Stay connected with Help Heal Veterans by following us on our social channels below!
Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
🎨 Take a break, get creative, and connect with others.
Help Heal Veterans is excited to host a Paint by Number Workshop for veterans and their families!
Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush or have painted for years, this workshop is a chance to relax, enjoy good company, and create something you'll be proud to take home.
🖌️ No experience necessary. We'll provide all the supplies and painting tips—you just bring yourself!
📅 Wednesday, July 22
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Help Heal Veterans Headquarters
36585 Penfield Ln.
Winchester, CA 92596
🍽 Lunch will be provided by Temecula Valley VFW Auxiliary 4089 and Polly's.
📞 To reserve your spot, contact Rose at 708-356-6243 or 951-926-4500
📧 chicago1@healvets.org
Know a veteran or military family who would enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity? Tag them in the comments or share this post to help us spread the word!
#HelpHealVeterans #CreativityHeals #Veterans #VeteranFamilies #HealingThroughCreativity #PaintByNumber #Community #WinchesterCA #RiversideCounty
Message from a Veteran
“Thank You for allowing me to show my healing journey through art” K. W. - Army Veteran, Maywood, IL
Words like these are why we continue our mission. Every kit shared is more than a creative outlet—it’s a reminder that veterans are seen, valued, and never forgotten.
If you would like to help bring this same sense of connection and healing to more veterans, you can:
👉 Donate to support the creation and shipment of therapeutic craft kits
👉 Volunteer your time or skills
👉 Help us share this message so more veterans know they are not alone
Together, we are helping heal the invisible wounds of war—one kit, one story, one veteran at a time.
To learn more go to: www.healvets.org
#MessagefromaVeteran #CreativityHeals #HealingJourney
📍 Big news is on the way!
We're excited to share that Help Heal Veterans is expanding with a new location coming soon to Liberty Station in San Diego's Arts District! 🇺🇸
Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, volunteers, and community, we'll soon be able to reach even more veterans, active military, and their families through the healing power of creativity.
🎥 Hear Captain Joe share what this exciting new chapter means for our mission.
Stay tuned for more updates, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and details about our grand opening. We can't wait to welcome you!
#MomentMonday #CreativityHeals #HelpHealVeterans #SanDiego #LibertyStation #Veterans #MilitaryFamilies #ComingSoon
🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America—a milestone that reminds us of the freedoms we cherish and the generations of men and women who have served to protect them.
As we gather with family and friends, watch fireworks, and enjoy the holiday, we also pause to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our military members, veterans, and their families.
At Help Heal Veterans, we are honored to support those who have served by helping heal the invisible wounds of war through creativity, connection, and purpose.
This Independence Day, we invite you to take a moment to thank a veteran, remember those who gave everything, and celebrate the enduring spirit of our nation.
❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day and Happy 250th Birthday, America!
#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #America250 #250years #veterans #MilitaryFamilies #helphealveterans #creativityheals
Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
🎨 Take a break, get creative, and connect with others.
Help Heal Veterans is excited to host a Paint by Number Workshop for veterans and their families!
Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush or have painted for years, this workshop is a chance to relax, enjoy good company, and create something you'll be proud to take home.
🖌️ No experience necessary. We'll provide all the supplies and painting tips—you just bring yourself!
📅 Wednesday, July 22
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Help Heal Veterans Headquarters
36585 Penfield Ln.
Winchester, CA 92596
🍽 Lunch will be provided by Temecula Valley VFW Auxiliary 4089 and Polly's.
📞 To reserve your spot, contact Rose at 708-356-6243 or 951-926-4500
📧 chicago1@healvets.org
Know a veteran or military family who would enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity? Tag them in the comments or share this post to help us spread the word!
#HelpHealVeterans #CreativityHeals #Veterans #VeteranFamilies #HealingThroughCreativity #PaintByNumber #Community #WinchesterCA #RiversideCounty
Message from a Veteran
“Thank You for allowing me to show my healing journey through art” K. W. - Army Veteran, Maywood, IL
Words like these are why we continue our mission. Every kit shared is more than a creative outlet—it’s a reminder that veterans are seen, valued, and never forgotten.
If you would like to help bring this same sense of connection and healing to more veterans, you can:
👉 Donate to support the creation and shipment of therapeutic craft kits
👉 Volunteer your time or skills
👉 Help us share this message so more veterans know they are not alone
Together, we are helping heal the invisible wounds of war—one kit, one story, one veteran at a time.
To learn more go to: www.healvets.org
#MessagefromaVeteran #CreativityHeals #HealingJourney
📍 Big news is on the way!
We're excited to share that Help Heal Veterans is expanding with a new location coming soon to Liberty Station in San Diego's Arts District! 🇺🇸
Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, volunteers, and community, we'll soon be able to reach even more veterans, active military, and their families through the healing power of creativity.
🎥 Hear Captain Joe share what this exciting new chapter means for our mission.
Stay tuned for more updates, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and details about our grand opening. We can't wait to welcome you!
#MomentMonday #CreativityHeals #HelpHealVeterans #SanDiego #LibertyStation #Veterans #MilitaryFamilies #ComingSoon
