HERO provides safe outdoor activities for all veterans and their families. We offer a “Peer to Peer” mentorship program. We are not counselors or therapist. We are veterans that have been there and understand what Veterans and families are going through.

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HERO is part of the healing process for veterans and families.

 

Veteran Programs:

• Hunting and fishing trips both in and outside the state of Iowa.

• Women only Veterans Weekend Retreat

 

Family Programs:

• Easter Egg and Scavenger Hunt for the kids up to 10

• Caring for horses is healing for Veterans and families

• Family camp-outs and canoe trips

• Haunted Trail

• Spouse and Significant Other Retreat to foster understanding of PTSD, and what are some triggers and how to deal with it.

 

Suicide Prevention:

We interact with veterans that have suicidal thoughts. We let them know they are not alone.

 

Suicide Support Group:

For families who have lost a Service Member or Veteran to suicide.

 

HERO Life Skills Program:

All of HERO’s events are structured around our Life Skills Program which is comprised of three Modules.​