This #LaborDay, Operation Healing Forces extends our deepest gratitude to the dedicated workers who contribute to the strength of our country. 🇺🇸 A special salute to America's U.S. Special Operations Forces and their families, whose daily sacrifices ensure our freedom and security. ❤️ To our amazing #OHF team, your passion fuels our mission. The work you do each day is truly making a difference—thank you for your commitment to serving our nation's heroes! #CreatingBondsThatCure #HappyLaborDay #hardwork #workworthdoing #Americasbackbone
Operation Healing Forces
Non-profit Organizations
Tampa, Florida 6,093 followers
Creating Bonds That Cure operationhealingforces.org
About us
MISSION: Their lives are our mission. Operation Healing Forces’ mission is to serve the needs of America’s wounded, ill, injured, and fallen Special Operations Forces service members, veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors through a suite of programs that promote long-term mental, physical, emotional, and fiscal well-being. VISION: Creating Bonds That Cure Our vision is that all members of the Special Operations Forces community are able to enhance their resilience, empower their rehabilitation, embrace their reintegration, and lead fulfilling and productive lives. Through therapeutic retreats, our purpose is to enable these war-torn men and women to break through the silence to openly discuss their battlefield and personal hardships. A safe, protected environment allows our participants to let their guard down and share. Realizing they are not alone, participants discover it is appropriate — and not a stigma — to seek help, support, and guidance when needed from fellow SOF professionals and their families. The retreat environment combined with peer-to-peer counseling and recreational therapies enable sincere bonding between couples, with other spouses going through similar hardships, and among fellow SOF service members. Through our Special Operations Additional Resource (SOAR) program, SOF and their families can receive case by case assistance with our beneficial services. These services include long range financial planning, transitioning or retired SOF and family employment services, caregiver retreats, alumni support, legal assistance and resources, and ambassador dinners. OHF Immediate Needs program provides direct crisis support to Special Operations personnel and their families. The program covers costs that are not covered by government means including travel and expenses related to medical emergencies, medical and adaptive equipment, funeral and memorials costs, and other as needed crisis support.
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http://www.operationhealingforces.org
External link for Operation Healing Forces
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Tampa, Florida
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2011
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5100 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33609, US
Employees at Operation Healing Forces
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As we observe National Suicide Awareness Month this September, we are reminded of the vital role that support and connection have in the lives of our nation's heroes. Operation Healing Forces is committed to enhancing the protective factors that contribute to our veterans' mental well-being while reducing the risk factors that lead to their struggles. OHF's programs are specifically designed to provide the care, connection, and community that Special Operations Forces service members and their families need to navigate challenges and build brighter futures. By supporting Operation Healing Forces, you're directly contributing to a network of care that saves lives. Together, we can stand by our veterans, ensuring they have the strength, support, and resources to overcome the challenges they face. Your involvement can make all the difference. https://lnkd.in/dVCYWhi
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While attending the 2024 Wounded Warrior Project Community Partner Convening, OHF's CEO, Kerry Irvin, and COO, Desiree Holley, were inspired by the collective efforts of #WWP's community partners. Witnessing so many dedicated organizations unite to create impactful solutions for our military-connected community reinforces the power of collaboration. Operation Healing Forces is proud to be part of such a powerful network, where we are going #FurtherTogether to support our nation's military.
Over 80 leading military and veterans service organizations united under the theme "Empowering Veterans for a Lifetime" at the 2024 WWP Community Partner Convening, delivered by CSX. They came together to generate innovative ways to help support wounded, injured, or ill veterans, families, and caregivers at every stage of their healing journey. #FurtherTogether
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🌟 Have you checked out the GREAT prizes they're raffling off for the Raymond James #VALOR fundraiser? Browse here: https://lnkd.in/e-ZQCCCY The Raymond James National Veterans Inclusion Network (Valor), is a representation of all service branches and #milspouses and families, fostering camaraderie, networking, and community involvement. They aim to give back to #veterans, and #OHF is grateful to be one of the #militarynonprofits selected to receive proceeds from this fundraiser! 🎟 Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eu9RNa6b
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Our partners at HatchPath are crushing these milestones! Operation Healing Forces is grateful to be a part in the growth of this incredible program, with over 400 coaches that help to meet the needs of our nation’s heroes with each #virtualcoaching session! Let’s keep going! Are you a member of the SOF community? Email [email protected] to claim your $500 voucher!
On a Mission to Impact 1,000,000 Lives with HatchPath – Enabling Non Profits to 2x Their Impact With Our Platform
I’m thrilled to share that HatchPath has now facilitated over 650 coaching sessions—and we’re just getting started! This is a huge milestone for us, and it’s a testament to the incredible value that coaching brings to people’s lives. At HatchPath, we offer coaching in a wide range of areas, from nutrition and spirituality to mental health, chronic illness, and even cancer coaching. Whatever your needs, we have a coach that can help guide you. Personally, I believe in the power of coaching so much that I’ve invested in many coaches throughout my journey. I currently have a life coach, a business coach, and I’ve had multiple health coaches over the years. Coaching has been a game-changer for me, and I’m excited to see how it can transform the lives of others. We now have over 400 coaches on our platform, including some of the top-performing experts in the world. Our partnership with Operation Healing Forces is a great example of this—we’re proud to support veteran special operators, and their families with our services. If our coaching benefits them, I’m confident it will work for you too. As we continue to grow, we’re implementing new ways to track outcomes to ensure we’re making a real difference. This is just the beginning, and we’re committed to expanding our impact even further. If you’re thinking about getting started with a coach, now is the perfect time. The value of coaching is undeniable, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Start here: www.hatchpath.io #Coaching #PersonalDevelopment #MentalHealth #Wellness #HatchPath #Milestone
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Unity in Understanding As the spouse of a Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) operator, life for Victoria Richwine of Saints Ferry, NC, has been full of uncertainties. But when the couple’s two-year-old son, Weston, was diagnosed with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressive (FOP), the unknowns seemed overwhelming. FOP is an extremely rare musculoskeletal condition, where after birth and through life, muscles and tendons gradually transform into bone. Due to the rarity of FOP, which occurs in an estimated 1 out of 2 million, Victoria found it difficult to find anyone knowledgeable about the condition, let alone anyone to provide guidance and support. When the Richwines received an invite to the IFOPA Family Gathering held in Dallas last November, they knew it would be incredibly valuable for their family to attend. However, they were unsure how they would come up with the funds. Operation Healing Forces recognized the significance of this specialized event not only for Weston’s quality of care, but also for the family to find connection within a very small community. OHF stepped in to cover flights, hotel, registration fees, and a rental car, ensuring the entire Richwine family could benefit from the experience. While attending the IFOPA Family Gathering, the Richwines had the chance to meet other parents of FOP children, “we shared our stories, where we’re at, and how we’re managing,” said Victoria. Through allotted one-on-one sessions, they had the opportunity to sit down with doctors and dentists who specialize in FOP and receive the answers to their long-awaited questions. “They even gave us a tool that if his arms lock up, this tool will help him to brush his teeth and still be independent,” Victoria added. The sibling breakout sessions offered a wonderful opportunity for Weston’s siblings to meet others sharing in the caretaking role for their loved ones with FOP, and creating bonds through their similar experiences. “I’m so glad we were able to go,” said Victoria with tears, “because it’s so lonely when there might be one other family in all of North Carolina that may be experiencing FOP in their household.” “Words cannot express the gratitude for Operation Healing Forces and their donors. It has been a really hard year and half, doing this alone and facing the unknowns,” said Victoria. #OHF #CreatingBondsThatCure #SOARprogram
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🌟 Please help Operation Healing Forces earn our 2024 Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Award by sharing your story! Click to write a review: https://lnkd.in/e8eP29Gi GreatNonprofits – the #1 source of nonprofit stories and feedback – is honoring highly regarded #nonprofits with their 2024 Top-Rated List. Help #OHF raise visibility by posting a brief story of your experience with us! All content will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. THANK YOU!
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#OHF Immediate Needs Program provides direct medical and crisis support to Special Operations personnel and their families. Each case is looked upon uniquely and carefully, and offered the appropriate assistance based on the situation. To find out how you can help, please visit https://lnkd.in/g-N3VrTX #TheirLivesAreOurMission #SOFfamily #milfamily
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At the recent Army Aviation Association of America Summit, Operation Healing Forces CEO, Kerry Irvin, led a powerful spouse professional development session, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies based on research. "Irvin covered separate components like Resilience, a Growth Mindset, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence that, when utilized together, have proven to enhance the well-being of individuals to promote post-challenge growth." Operation Healing Forces is committed to bolstering the #resilience of the #SOF community, ensuring our nation's heroes and their families have the tools to not only survive but #thrive. Explore the July issue of #AAAA magazine here: https://lnkd.in/e7TVFJr8 #QuadA #PostTraumaticGrowth #GrowthMindset #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #milspouse
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Today is International Dog Day! 🦴 Did you know the Belgian Malinois is the predominant breed of dog utilized by all four branches of the military? They are considered ideal due to their trainability, high-energy, loyalty, speed, agility, and fierceness when needed. These four-legged warriors are used for sniffing out bombs, scouting, patrol work, and can be used in search and rescue parachute and rappel operations. Learn more about America's #fourleggedheroes at https://lnkd.in/eTeJS2mm #OHF #InternationalDogDay #fourleggedfighters #mansbestfriend #belgianmalinois
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