How We Started
After a cumulative period of receiving daily emails of Soldier suicides, Retired MG Daniel York (USAR), above right, put a plan in motion to stem the problem by addressing what is recognized as often a contributing issue—Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and the suffering it brings into the lives of so many Veterans. “According to recent studies over 300,000 Veterans experience PTS and it is estimated that approximately 20% of over two million service members who deployed will develop PTSD.” [1]
Four West Point graduates collectively provided the initial funding. VetREST launched with the intent of helping Vets address their challenges with a goal of finding peace from their hidden battles.
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Our Strategy
We have created two key lines of effort to help participating Vets. Each Line of Effort was carefully constructed by experienced men and women who have a compassion for our countries brave Veterans. The first and most powerful line is coaching. The second line is establishing healthy living. These lines of efforts are put into action through the creation of events across the country. Currently we have events in Portland, Ore., and New Jersey.
Now What?
- If you are a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces and desire a mentor and would like help, contact us!
- If you would like to honor a Vet through sponsorship, make a donation. We encourage you to sponsor a Vet through the program by partnering with us on a monthly basis.
- Corporate Sponsors are greatly needed to assist us with our mission. Please contact us!
- Volunteers needed! If you have expertise in mentoring and/or farming, please fill out our volunteer form!
[1] (Doctor, Jason N., Lori A. Zoellner, and Norah C. Feeny. 2011 Predictors of Health-Related Quality–of-life Utilities Among Persons With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Psychiatric Services 62, (March): 272-27