A Life-Changing Recovery Leads One Army Veteran to Bring Heroes on the Water to Kentucky
During his recovery at Brooke Army Medical Center, Army veteran Mike Hieb set a simple goal: get back on the water.
“It Was the First Time My Anxiety Subsided.”
What participants are saying is now backed by data. In Year 4 of Operation Early Impact, findings continued to show measurable improvements in stress, confidence, and connection.
Women Veterans in Arkansas Find Connection and Joy
A group of women veterans gathered along the lakeshore in Hot Springs, Arkansas, ready for a day designed just for them.
A Different Kind of Vision
When Heroes on the Water’s Denver VA Therapeutic Program hosted an event for visually impaired veterans, program coordinator Gene Campbell saw the impact take on a deeper meaning.
A Year of Healing
This year we witnessed two incredible journeys of healing, Brian Terry and Travis Stiles, at the III Corps Therapeutic Program, led by HOW coordinator, Frank Aguilar.
Hands on Healing
We sat down to speak with the team of social workers at the Topeka VA Life Enrichment Center about how combining recreational therapy with traditional behavioral health can help veterans achieve their best health.
Addressing Social Isolation through Recreational Therapy
Feeling disconnected from others can have profound effects on mental and emotional well-being. However, there's hope.
Recovery through Recreation Therapy
Heroes on the Water's therapeutic programs partner with the DoD and VA recreational therapists to facilitate a comprehensive recovery journey.
