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.
Volunteer
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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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Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Real messages. Real impact. 💙
Army Veteran Alyssa shared how creativity helped her through a difficult year as she worked toward walking again.
Messages like Alyssa’s remind us why we do what we do. Every therapeutic craft kit provides a Veteran with an opportunity to create, connect, and find moments of healing.
💛 Want to learn more about how we help Veterans like Alyssa?
Discover how creativity can support healing and connection.
👉 Visit HEALVETS.ORG
#WednesdayWords #InTheirOwnWords #HelpHealVeterans #Veterans #VeteranSupport #CreativityHeals
🧵 Veterans & military families in Killeen, TX — come create with us!
Join the Help Heal Veterans -Cahill Center and Killeen Creators for a Basic Sewing Workshop where you can learn new skills, get comfortable using a sewing machine, and enjoy some creative time with fellow veterans and military families.
✨ No experience necessary
🧵 All materials provided
🪡 Bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours!
📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 701 N. 10th Street, Killeen, TX 76541
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
📞 (254) 773-8900
📧 TEMPLE@HEALVETS.ORG
#HelpHealVeterans #Veterans #KilleenTX #MilitaryFamilies #VeteranCommunity #CreativeHealing #CahillCenter
🎨 Therapy Kit Tuesday | Creativity & Connection
Sometimes, it’s about more than the project. 💙
At a recent Coloring Book Workshop in Maywood, Illinois, Navy veterans Zakiya and John were joined by Gloria and Betty, Navy caregivers, for an afternoon of coloring, conversation, snacks, and time together.
Everyone received a coloring book, but the best part was the opportunity to slow down, create, and connect with one another.
These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do. Through creativity, we’re helping create opportunities for veterans and caregivers to connect, engage, and enjoy time together.
💙 Learn more about how Help Heal Veterans uses creativity to support veterans at HealVets.org.
#TherapyKitTuesday #HelpHealVeterans #HealingThroughCreativity #Veterans #NavyVeterans #VeteranCaregivers #VeteranCommunity
Hello, September! 🍂💙
A new month brings new opportunities to create, connect, and make a difference.
At Help Heal Veterans, we’re looking forward to another month of providing veterans with opportunities for creativity, connection, and healing through our therapeutic craft kits and programs.
Here’s to a September filled with purpose, creativity, and moments that matter. 🇺🇸
👉 Learn more about how we help veterans heal through creativity at HealVets.org.
#HelpHealVeterans #HealingThroughCreativity #Veterans #VeteranSupport #HelloSeptember
Help Heal Veterans
Healing the Invisible Wounds of War Through Creativity
Real messages. Real impact. 💙
Army Veteran Alyssa shared how creativity helped her through a difficult year as she worked toward walking again.
Messages like Alyssa’s remind us why we do what we do. Every therapeutic craft kit provides a Veteran with an opportunity to create, connect, and find moments of healing.
💛 Want to learn more about how we help Veterans like Alyssa?
Discover how creativity can support healing and connection.
👉 Visit HEALVETS.ORG
#WednesdayWords #InTheirOwnWords #HelpHealVeterans #Veterans #VeteranSupport #CreativityHeals
🧵 Veterans & military families in Killeen, TX — come create with us!
Join the Help Heal Veterans -Cahill Center and Killeen Creators for a Basic Sewing Workshop where you can learn new skills, get comfortable using a sewing machine, and enjoy some creative time with fellow veterans and military families.
✨ No experience necessary
🧵 All materials provided
🪡 Bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours!
📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 701 N. 10th Street, Killeen, TX 76541
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
📞 (254) 773-8900
📧 TEMPLE@HEALVETS.ORG
#HelpHealVeterans #Veterans #KilleenTX #MilitaryFamilies #VeteranCommunity #CreativeHealing #CahillCenter
🎨 Therapy Kit Tuesday | Creativity & Connection
Sometimes, it’s about more than the project. 💙
At a recent Coloring Book Workshop in Maywood, Illinois, Navy veterans Zakiya and John were joined by Gloria and Betty, Navy caregivers, for an afternoon of coloring, conversation, snacks, and time together.
Everyone received a coloring book, but the best part was the opportunity to slow down, create, and connect with one another.
These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do. Through creativity, we’re helping create opportunities for veterans and caregivers to connect, engage, and enjoy time together.
💙 Learn more about how Help Heal Veterans uses creativity to support veterans at HealVets.org.
#TherapyKitTuesday #HelpHealVeterans #HealingThroughCreativity #Veterans #NavyVeterans #VeteranCaregivers #VeteranCommunity
