Join the Shields & Stripes Mission.
WE BELIEVE OUR NATION’S HEROES DESERVE THE BEST.
They Raised Their Hand and Pledged to Protect You.
Now, They Need Your Help.
Our nation’s Military Veterans and First Responders have a 5 x higher risk of experiencing mental health problems due to constant exposure to death and destruction.
Sadly, the current mental health system in America was unprepared for this reality, and today, those brave men and women need help to survive life.
Our Military Veterans and First Responders Secretly Fight Their Own Battles.
Did You Know?
Between 17 and 44 veterans commit suicide daily?
The previous report of 17.2 a day reporting doesn’t account for accidents, undetermined, reported self-harm, or overdoses, resulting in undercounting errors.
In One Year, We Lost…
Firefighters
POLICE OFFICERS
VETERANS
Data reporting is conducted with the intent to raise awareness and has sourced several agencies to capture the most accurate data to reflect the problem we are trying help fix. If you feel the data does not reflect the current situation, please contact: contact@shieldsandstripes.org
Shields & Stripes Is Helping Our Heroes!
With a top-tier, 3-month intensive program led by the finest doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and trainers, Shields & Stripes is now providing the care our brave warriors, protectors, and servants deserve.
ZERO
Cost to attendees!
Trauma Focused Psychological Therapy
Physical
Therapy
Occupational
Therapy
Nutrition
Education
Meditation
and Yoga
Air Force Pararescueman Steve Nisbet’s Family Was Afraid of Him
Little did Steve Nisbet know that a personal and traumatic experience would lead him to his life’s mission with Shields & Stripes.
Police Officer David Vaughn Suffered Major Injuries in Traffic Accident
Police Officer David Vaughn sustained severe injuries when he was involved in an on-duty traffic accident.
Air Force Analyst Sarah Garasz Dealt with Tremendous Grief
Sarah Garasz is an analyst in the United States Air Force and had a difficult time dealing with the loss of a loved one.
You can help Shields & Stripes continue their mission of saving our brave men and women and getting them on the road to a healthy, peaceful life.
Could You Handle This Over, and Over, and Over?…
What one police officer with military service experiences in their career…
- NViolent or tragic death of children
- NTraumatic suicides and homicides
- NExplosions and gunfire
- NAmbushes and unplanned attacks
- NViolent physical assaults
- NDeaths of co-workers
- NHigh-speed traffic collisions
- NEntry into burning buildings and vehicles
- NChild abuse, neglect, poverty
- NJob-related injuries
- NPolitical and administrative assaults
- NDestruction of family
How Your Donations Make a Difference
Your contribution enables attendees, referred to as athletes, to benefit from comprehensive care, starting with 3 weeks of personalized in-person support, followed by 9 weeks of telehealth.
81.5%
Program Services
15.9%
Fundraising
2.5%
System Management
Team Member Spotlight
Dr. Heidi Anderson
Meet Dr. Heidi Anderson, the lead mental health consultant for Shields & Stripes.
Besides her work with Shields & Stripes, she is the founder of The Healing Impact, which helps people with trauma, and she has spoken nationally about healing from trauma.
The Latest From Shields & Stripes
Applications Accepted for August ’24 Shields & Stripes Program
Active, separated, or retired veterans and first responders whose life has been affected by trauma and are motivated to make a significant change need to apply!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Presented by Tribalco., join us for a day on the greens you won’t forget at the prestigious Country Club of Whispering Pines in North Carolina.
Tee off is on Saturday, July 13, 2024, starting bright and early at 7 am.
Your participation will directly benefit our signature program, which restores the lives of veterans and first responders.
Registration will open mid-May. Check back soon!
SPONSORS
We’re grateful for our amazing sponsors who care about our first responders and veterans as much as we do!
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Photos of the epic Battle of the Badges in Holly Springs, NC are in! Courtesy of the talented @vmastudios
If you missed our last post, this event raised an outstanding $12,000 for that will support our program for first responders and veterans!
A heart felt thank you to the players, organizers, volunteers, fans, and pups that attended, supported and made this possible. ⚾️🔥🚔🚑
📷 Visit the link in our bio to see the FULL GALLERY or here at https://vmastudiosnc.sproutstudio.com/gallery/04_13_24_battle-of-the-badges
Congratulations to team of Apex Fire Department for winning the championship game against Holly Springs Police.
@hspolicenc
@hollyspringsfd
Apex Fire Department
Morrisville Fire Department
Fuquay Fire Department
@fuquayvarinapolicedepartment
Cary Police Department
@caryfiredept
@garner_police_department
We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the next @shieldsandstripes program!
🇺🇸 This all-expenses-paid program is designed specifically for veterans and first responders like you or your loved ones.
Where?
The first three weeks of the program will be held at the @exossports Performance Training Center at 2629 E. Rose Garden Lane Phoenix, AZ. The remaining 9 weeks will be held virtually.
When?
The program will be held at Exos from August 12th to the 30th, followed by 9 weeks of virtual therapies.
Who Can Apply?
Veterans and/or first responders, whether active, separated, or retired, from across the United States. If you’re a U.S. veteran or first responder whose life has been affected by trauma (including MST), and you’re motivated to make a significant change, we invite you to apply.
✨Program Highlights✨
• Three weeks at EXOS in Phoenix, AZ with expert doctors and clinicians.
• Nine weeks of family-integrated telehealth from home.
• Mental health resources for trauma, stress, and more.
• Personalized treatment aligned with your goals.
• Supportive community of veterans and first responders.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Healing Journey?
🇺🇸 Submit your application and join us on the path towards the best version of you. Visit www.shieldsandstripes.org to apply now!
🚨The application deadline is May 25th 20204.🚨
**Please Note: Each program currently accommodates eight applicants. Our application process is thorough and may require personal details about you and your experiences. Selection is not guaranteed. If you’re not chosen, we encourage you to reapply for future programs.
Photo courtesy of @trexler_media
Pictured are the incredible veterans and first responders from our most recent program.
A heartfelt thank you to @tohollysprings for hosting the epic Battle of the Badges and raising over $12,000 for our mission! This event brought together fire, police and ems from NC to face off for charity. ⚾️🔥🚔🚑
We are honored to have your support. It will go right back into the first responder community by changing a hero’s life with our program.
Congratulations to team of Apex Fire Department for winning the championship game against Holly Springs Police.
@hspolicenc
@hollyspringsfd
Apex Fire Department
Morrisville Fire Department
Fuquay Fire Department
@fuquayvarinapolicedepartment
Cary Police Department
@caryfiredept
@garner_police_department
Congratulations to our friends at @valhallacombatacademy in Southern Pines, NC on the expansion of VCA!
Thank you for donating $2,000 from your soft opening that included an incredible seminar with @ryanhall5050 and @shoyoroll We appreciate you and the support you show for veterans and first responders 🙌🏼🔥
@bearsyr @camerondemarco
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible charity gala sponsors!
With your support and generosity we are building a brighter future for our Nations’s veterans and first responders.
We look forward to this weekends gala, where we will honor our heroes, celebrate charity, and look forward to future goals. See you there!
Amplify Federal
@exossports @team_exos
@linx_legal
@virginhotelslv
@grandstrandhealth
@harleydavidson Myrtle Beach
@tocpublicrelations
@navyfederal
@rad_andreckless
@triciamichaelphoto
@kristina_barron_photo
@lumbrecandlerentals
Cover photo by @trexler_media
