Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity

Since 1971, Heal Vets has been providing therapeutic craft kits to veterans and active duty military. Arts and crafts are a time-tested healing tool for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and can help relieve pain, improve mobility and fine motor skills.

At its core, Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets) empowers veterans to heal the invisible wounds of war through creativity, connection, and purpose. Through therapeutic craft kits and community-driven programs, we support veterans navigating physical injuries, PTSD, and isolation while offering more than a kit and a path forward. Our work restores dignity, builds resilience, and reminds every veteran they are seen, valued, and never forgotten.

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Request a Kit

If you’re a veteran, it’s easy and free to receive your first craft kit.

How We Heal

Find out why therapeutic crafts do so much good for our veterans.

Volunteer

Become a craft specialist, or help at an event.
 

“I would like to thank you for your donation. I was really struggling in life and your gift helped get me out of that. I ended up making a bracelet and a keychain lanyard. Thank you for everything.”

– Matthew A.

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Happy Birthday U.S. Marine Corps!Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps!

Today we celebrate the Marines who protect the air, land, and sea across the globe.

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πŸŽ‰πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ **ONLY 5 DAYS AWAY!**

The countdown is on! We're just FIVE days away from the Grand Opening of the **Heal Vets Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station!**

Join us this **Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day**, as we celebrate a new space dedicated to bringing veterans, active-duty service members, and their families together through creativity, connection, and healing. πŸ’™

πŸ“… **Wednesday, November 11, 2026**
⏰ **11:00 AM – 2:00 PM**
πŸ“ **Liberty Station | San Diego, CA**

Enjoy hands-on creative workshops, a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a reception as we celebrate this exciting new chapter!

πŸ“² **Scan the QR code on our flyer for event details and to RSVP!**

πŸ“© Questions? Contact us!
Email: libertystation@healvets.org
Or call Mona at (949) 620-6694.

✨ Creativity builds stronger tomorrows.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

#HealVets #LibertyStation #GrandOpening #VeteransDay #HealingThroughCreativity #SanDiego
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Honoring the Fallen. Remembering Their Legacy.

Today marks the 17th anniversary of the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.

On this solemn day, we remember the 13 lives lost, honor those wounded, and stand with the families and survivors whose lives were forever changed.

Our Texas Community Engagement Specialist, Tami, attended today's memorial observance, offering support and distributing therapeutic craft kits as a gesture of comfort, connection, and healing.

This remembrance holds special meaning for Heal Vets. Among those who lost their lives was Michael G. Cahill, the only civilian killed in the attack. In his honor, Heal Vets established the Cahill Center and created the Cahill Wristband Therapeutic Craft Kit, carrying forward his memory through creativity, connection, and healing.

We are deeply grateful to have been part of today's remembrance and honored to stand alongside a community that continues to support one another.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. β€οΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity

Happy Birthday U.S. Marine Corps!Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps!

Today we celebrate the Marines who protect the air, land, and sea across the globe.

Semper Fidelis
... See MoreSee Less

Happy Birthday  U.S.

πŸŽ‰πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ **ONLY 5 DAYS AWAY!**

The countdown is on! We're just FIVE days away from the Grand Opening of the **Heal Vets Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station!**

Join us this **Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day**, as we celebrate a new space dedicated to bringing veterans, active-duty service members, and their families together through creativity, connection, and healing. πŸ’™

πŸ“… **Wednesday, November 11, 2026**
⏰ **11:00 AM – 2:00 PM**
πŸ“ **Liberty Station | San Diego, CA**

Enjoy hands-on creative workshops, a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a reception as we celebrate this exciting new chapter!

πŸ“² **Scan the QR code on our flyer for event details and to RSVP!**

πŸ“© Questions? Contact us!
Email: libertystation@healvets.org
Or call Mona at (949) 620-6694.

✨ Creativity builds stronger tomorrows.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

#HealVets #LibertyStation #GrandOpening #VeteransDay #HealingThroughCreativity #SanDiego
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