They Served Us. Now We Will Serve Them.
A holistic healing community for veterans — care, research, education, and job training for mind, body, and spirit in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
A Center for Healing
Veterans Lodge is a significant and unprecedented commitment to the present and future welfare of our veterans. It is a place where veterans come together for healing of mind, body, and spirit. In a serene and inviting environment, the challenges facing veterans today will be confronted head-on with cutting-edge research and holistic rehabilitation. DeFuniak Springs, Florida will be home to the first location.
A holistic model of care
Six areas of support, built around the whole veteran.
Personalized Healthcare
Care plans tailored to each veteran's specific medical and psychological needs.
Groundbreaking Research
On-site research centers pursuing the most advanced treatments available.
Lodging
Outpatient housing and convenience in a peaceful, restorative setting.
Education
Academic programs that help veterans build skills and pursue meaningful careers.
Job Training
Hands-on training that prepares veterans for successful civilian careers.
Holistic Rehabilitation
Long-term emotional and family support beyond physical recovery.
Meeting the Challenges
Our growing veteran population is returning home to find a nation that has turned a blind eye to their needs. For many, the battle is not over when service to country ends. The stress of everyday life continues to take its toll, making the transition from military life extremely difficult, if not impossible.
Trauma
Three out of every four soldiers have been exposed to blast trauma and intense combat situations, making it increasingly hard to decompress and rejoin civilian life.
Homelessness
Veteran homelessness is on the rise as veterans are unable to find work and readjust to civilian life.
Unemployment
In 2019, the veteran unemployment rate was down to 2.7% from 3.4% in 2018. Better job training is needed to help lower this number even more.
Economic Uncertainty
The economic climate veterans have faced returning from Iraq or Afghanistan has further compounded the problems.
Loss of Community
With the daily camaraderie and the mission of their deployment over, many veterans feel alone and without purpose.
Suicide
The number of veteran suicides is alarming and sadly continues to increase each year. Veteran suicide prevention is a national priority and more must be done to save the lives of our veterans.
This Is Where Veterans Lodge Steps In
Our veterans are strong men and women who deserve honor and support from those for whom they fought. It is our duty to now fight for and empower them towards recovery and readjustment. An investment in our veterans is an investment in our communities and the strength of our nation.
A Healing Place
Veterans Lodge is committed to honoring and empowering our veterans. Our goal is to ensure that all veterans get the best treatment and rehabilitation possible so that they may become the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation's history.
Blueprint for Success
Our holistic approach will seek to understand the mindset and individual needs of each hero to create a road map for all subsequent care.
Healthcare
Veterans Lodge will include a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center. We will partner with doctors, research centers, and universities to bring the best treatment and technology to veterans. We will be the pioneers of a new era of veteran care.
Recovery
Mental health and emotional stability are the keys to a complete recovery. Our program is designed to foster collaborative care where innovation is encouraged. We also seek to remove the negative stigma that often accompanies rehabilitative treatment.
Reintegration
Workforce and reintegration training are critical to veteran rehabilitation. We will provide true vocational training with marketable skills while collaborating with companies and education programs.
Bringing Veterans Together
We're building a community where veterans can come together to heal in mind, body, and spirit — a welcoming and tranquil atmosphere free of judgment and replete with inspiration and opportunity.
Info
Veterans Lodge Network is a project of Veterans Holdings, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 81-3478926). Veterans Lodge is committed to improving the welfare of our nation's veterans.
