Healing Base Camp brings Ukrainian veteran families to Austria for a week of healing through mountain climbing & targeted therapeutic work. In 2027, we plan to bring the program to the United States for the first time, serving US veteran families. We focus on mental health & family resilience. Families build a supportive community where strength and hope grow as they push past perceived limits, moving from surviving to a meaningful life. We care for the whole family, not just the one who served.
War leaves lasting marks on families. In Ukraine, children have lost parents, mothers and fathers come home with life-changing injuries, and families are displaced and living with constant uncertainty and anxiety. In the United States, veteran families carry the weight of service long after deployment ends. The psychological and physical effects of war last beyond a generation, for families regardless of their home nation.
At Healing Base Camp, families take on physical and mental challenges that help them recognize their strengths, grow resilience, & find hope. Our experienced therapists provide mental health support in a nontraditional setting, equipping families with a resiliency toolkit and skills to use at home. Professional mountaineers guide participants into fearful situations with the certainty of safety, allowing for emotional growth in a short time. In 2027, we will launch a program for US vet families.
We aim to improve mental health and well-being for families affected by war, who face a higher risk of anxiety, depression, & PTSD. Left unaddressed, these traumas can pass from one generation to the next. We build long-term networks of support among families with shared experiences, encourage physical outlets for processing stress, & offer everyday skills that can shift how families see their future. Launching in the United States in 2027 will extend this care to veteran families here at home.
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