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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How We Heal
Find out why therapeutic crafts do so much good for our veterans.
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“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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Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
It’s a wrap on our second workshop! We had such a great time partnering with bsfsoutherncalifornia to celebrate the Month of the Military Child.
Spending time with these amazing moms and their children was truly special. It was so much fun seeing how creative everyone got. Each wooden tray turned out completely unique. The finished projects came out beautiful, and the smiles said it all.
#LibertyStation #BlueStarFamilies #creativityheals #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild
Great workshop today in So.Cal. Thank you Veteran Ernesto B. For hosting the workshop with CCS Rose and Gabby. It was so much fun and the attendees were very creative. #creativecommunity
đź’Ś Message from a Veteran
“Thank you so much for your help and donation. It’s a kind gesture. You don’t even know how much it means to be appreciated. From the heart.” - Ruben L., U.S. Navy Veteran, USS New Orleans (LPH-11) 🇺🇸
Ruben’s words are a reminder that appreciation goes a long way. A simple act of kindness can make a lasting impact and let our veterans know they are seen and valued.
👉 If you’d like to help veterans like Ruben, please visit our website at www.healvets.org to support our mission.
#MessageFromAVeteran #NavyVeteran #SupportVeterans #CreativityHeals
Moment Monday đź’›
Every moment matters, because every veteran matters.
As we recognize April as the Month of the Military Child, Captain Joe shares a story from our mural wall that highlights the strength of military families. After the stress of deployment, one family found healing in simply being together and creating side by side. Their daughter shared how those moments helped her open up and feel more connected to her parents.
It’s a powerful reminder that military children serve too, and that healing the invisible wounds of war can happen in small, creative moments that bring families closer together.
Learn more by scanning the QR code or visiting healvets.org. Thank you for your continued support.
Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
It’s a wrap on our second workshop! We had such a great time partnering with bsfsoutherncalifornia to celebrate the Month of the Military Child.
Spending time with these amazing moms and their children was truly special. It was so much fun seeing how creative everyone got. Each wooden tray turned out completely unique. The finished projects came out beautiful, and the smiles said it all.
#LibertyStation #BlueStarFamilies #creativityheals #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild
Great workshop today in So.Cal. Thank you Veteran Ernesto B. For hosting the workshop with CCS Rose and Gabby. It was so much fun and the attendees were very creative. #creativecommunity
đź’Ś Message from a Veteran
“Thank you so much for your help and donation. It’s a kind gesture. You don’t even know how much it means to be appreciated. From the heart.” - Ruben L., U.S. Navy Veteran, USS New Orleans (LPH-11) 🇺🇸
Ruben’s words are a reminder that appreciation goes a long way. A simple act of kindness can make a lasting impact and let our veterans know they are seen and valued.
👉 If you’d like to help veterans like Ruben, please visit our website at www.healvets.org to support our mission.
#MessageFromAVeteran #NavyVeteran #SupportVeterans #CreativityHeals
