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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Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
💙 **55 Years in the Making. A Homecoming to Remember.**
For 55 years, Help Heal Veterans has been fortunate to touch the lives of countless veterans through the healing power of creativity.
What began in San Diego in 1971 has grown into a nationwide mission, bringing hope, purpose, and connection to veterans and active-duty service members through therapeutic arts and crafts.
This Veterans Day, we came full circle. 🇺🇸
The grand opening of our new Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station was more than a celebration. It was a homecoming, a reflection of how far we've come, and a reminder of why our mission matters.
We are incredibly grateful to the veterans who inspire us, the donors and volunteers who believe in our mission, our dedicated team, and the community that continues to stand beside us.
As we reflect on this milestone, we are reminded that healing is a journey, and creativity can be a powerful part of that journey.
**Here's to 55 years of healing, connection, and creativity — and to the many lives we hope to touch in the years ahead.** 💙
📰 Thank you to *Times of San Diego* for sharing our story.
Read the article: timesofsandiego.com/military/2026/11/10/new-center-for-veterans-in-liberty-station-uses-creative-...
#HealVets #55YearsOfHealing #HealingThroughCreativity #VeteransDay #LibertyStation #SanDiego #VeteranSupport
📺 In Case You Missed It!
Our CEO, Captain Joe McClain, joined FOX 5 San Diego to share how Heal Vets is making a difference in the lives of veterans through creativity.
From our therapeutic craft kits to our homecoming to San Diego and the grand opening of our Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station, there's so much to celebrate!
💙 Watch the interview and learn more about our mission to heal the invisible wounds of war through creativity.
#HealVets #FOX5SanDiego #Veterans #HealingThroughCreativity #LibertyStation
📺 Heal Vets on FOX 5 San Diego! 🇺🇸
We were honored to have our CEO, Captain Joe McClain, featured on FOX 5 San Diego!
During the interview, Captain McClain shared the story of our homecoming to San Diego, the impact of our therapeutic craft kits, and the grand opening of our new Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station on Veterans Day.
We're excited to continue our mission of Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity. 💙
🎥 Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/l0cNFgrsiGw
#HealVets #HelpHealVeterans #FOX5SanDiego #VeteransDay #CreativeEngagementCenter #VeteranSupport #HealingThroughCreativity
🎉 What an amazing day! Our Grand Opening was a SUCCESS! 🎉
What better way to celebrate Veterans Day than by opening the doors to our new Creative Engagement Center! 🇺🇸❤️
We had the pleasure of welcoming veterans, their families, and wonderful community partners, including BlueStarFamilies, Veterans Village of San Diego, Southwest Airlines, and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, as we celebrated with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony!
It was an incredible day filled with smiles, connection, and excitement. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended, celebrated with us, and helped make this day so special.
We are excited for all the creativity, connections, and healing that will happen here!
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! Today and every day, we honor and thank all those who have served.
📍 Stop by and visit us!
🗓️ Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
If you’re in the area, come say hello and pick up your therapy kits!
We can’t wait to see you! 🎨💙
#HelpHealVeterans #HappyVeteransDay #CreativityHeals #GrandOpening #CreativeEngagementCenter
Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
💙 **55 Years in the Making. A Homecoming to Remember.**
For 55 years, Help Heal Veterans has been fortunate to touch the lives of countless veterans through the healing power of creativity.
What began in San Diego in 1971 has grown into a nationwide mission, bringing hope, purpose, and connection to veterans and active-duty service members through therapeutic arts and crafts.
This Veterans Day, we came full circle. 🇺🇸
The grand opening of our new Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station was more than a celebration. It was a homecoming, a reflection of how far we've come, and a reminder of why our mission matters.
We are incredibly grateful to the veterans who inspire us, the donors and volunteers who believe in our mission, our dedicated team, and the community that continues to stand beside us.
As we reflect on this milestone, we are reminded that healing is a journey, and creativity can be a powerful part of that journey.
**Here's to 55 years of healing, connection, and creativity — and to the many lives we hope to touch in the years ahead.** 💙
📰 Thank you to *Times of San Diego* for sharing our story.
Read the article: timesofsandiego.com/military/2026/11/10/new-center-for-veterans-in-liberty-station-uses-creative-...
#HealVets #55YearsOfHealing #HealingThroughCreativity #VeteransDay #LibertyStation #SanDiego #VeteranSupport
📺 In Case You Missed It!
Our CEO, Captain Joe McClain, joined FOX 5 San Diego to share how Heal Vets is making a difference in the lives of veterans through creativity.
From our therapeutic craft kits to our homecoming to San Diego and the grand opening of our Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station, there's so much to celebrate!
💙 Watch the interview and learn more about our mission to heal the invisible wounds of war through creativity.
#HealVets #FOX5SanDiego #Veterans #HealingThroughCreativity #LibertyStation
📺 Heal Vets on FOX 5 San Diego! 🇺🇸
We were honored to have our CEO, Captain Joe McClain, featured on FOX 5 San Diego!
During the interview, Captain McClain shared the story of our homecoming to San Diego, the impact of our therapeutic craft kits, and the grand opening of our new Creative Engagement Center at Liberty Station on Veterans Day.
We're excited to continue our mission of Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity. 💙
🎥 Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/l0cNFgrsiGw
#HealVets #HelpHealVeterans #FOX5SanDiego #VeteransDay #CreativeEngagementCenter #VeteranSupport #HealingThroughCreativity
