Hope on a Leash
A gift of stress-reducing Newfie Therapy for our hometown heroes
Providing a well-deserved break, surrounded by our gentle Newfoundland Therapy dogs in a peaceful mountain setting in Hendersonville, NC.
Engage in outdoor activities that promote inner peace and embrace art and nature-based mindfulness techniques for stress reduction. The program currently supports veterans, first responders, teachers, and healthcare workers
Are you serving our country or your community?
You work to save lives
You're committed to a life of service, but you're tired. Perhaps you're even burnt out. You've risked your own life while watching the life drain out of others.
Quietly helping others
Compassion fatigue has set in.
We can help with Newfie therapy. We thought if a small dog can bring some joy, imagine what a massive one can bring.
You run into fires
You never stopped working, and you never stopped hoping that things would finally get better.
You nurture young minds
Sacrificing like no others
You dedicate your life to protecting and nurturing the nation's children while working in high-stress environments on a daily basis.
You serve so bravely
Sacrificing like no others
Sacrificing like no others
You didn't show how tired you were. Perhaps you've retired from serving, but the Pandemic reminded you of wars fought long ago.
Sacrificing like no others
Sacrificing like no others
Sacrificing like no others
Let us lighten your heart, restore some joy to your soul. It's time for us, to help you heal.
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Training
The Western NC VA Health Care System/Charles George VA Medical Center's suicide prevention team has partnered with TimberKnolls Spirit Cove to host FREE online Suicide Prevention training. Please reach out if you're interested in learning more.
Resources for our Heroes
Here are some helpful numbers and websites
https://www.safecallnow.org/ 206-459-3020
https://instituteforresponderwellness.com/
https://www.nvfc.org/fireems-helpline/
Fire/EMS Helpline: 1-888-731-FIRE (3473)
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/alcohol-addiction-first-responders/
Operated by the VA, the Veterans Crisis Lineis there to help those who need it the most.
Those needing emergency help with PTSD, depression, suicidal thoughts, and other life crises can call 1-800-273-8255 (option 1), text 838255, or chat online through the site.
- https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
- https://www.va.gov/
- http://www.military.com/
- https://operationhomefront.org/critical-financial-assistance/
- https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma
- https://nrd.gov/
- https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
- https://www.usaa.com/
- https://www.hireheroesusa.org/
- How to Apply for VA Health Care (Department of Veterans Affairs)
- https://www.militaryspouse.com/
- Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Military Personnel (National Center for PTSD) - PDF
- Suicide Awareness (Department of Defense)
- Military.com’s Buddy Finder
- https://nrd.gov/ (national resource directory)
- https://themilitarywifeandmom.com/military-family-resources/
- https://bluestarfam.org/
- https://nursingeducation.org/resources/career-guide-for-veterans/
- SNAP Benefits https://militarybenefits.info/snap-benefits/
- VA Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans https://www.benefits.com/veterans-disability/housing-for-disabled-veterans
- Current VA Loan Rates Available Locally https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/mortgage-rates/va.php
- Top 60 Veteran & Military-Friendly Employers https://info.recruitics.com/blog/top-veteran-military-friendly-employers-for-2020
- College Resources for Veterans and Their Families https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/higher-education-for-military-veterans/
- Top 10 Work from Home Jobs for Military Spouses & Veterans with Disability https://www.transcriptioncertificationinstitute.org/blog/work-from-home-jobs-for-disabled-veterans
- Five Ways to Cope with PTSD https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319824
- Trusted Military and Veteran Service Organizations https://www.veteransadvantage.com/giving-back/trusted-military-organizations-and-nonprofits
- Highly-Rated Nonprofits Dedicated to Veterans and Military Service Members https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=531
