Help Build THE CAMPUS
Secured · Kings Canyon National Park
Nestled on a breathtaking mountain property near Kings Canyon National Park, THE CAMPUS is being created as a one-of-a-kind mental health retreat dedicated to the general well-being of people who served & continue to serve in uniformed services. Our mission is to provide a restorative environment where healing begins through connection—with nature, community, purpose, and self.
Help Build THE CAMPUS →Healing will not be confined to an office.
Why this place is needed
Veterans, first responders, and uniformed service members carry invisible wounds: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, hypervigilance, and the weight of experiences most people could never fully understand. Many who want help never seek it, because traditional clinical environments feel cold, intimidating, or disconnected from the realities of their lives.
What THE CAMPUS will be
A retreat for the mental health of everyone who has worn a uniform. Guests will be welcomed into a setting that replaces sterile hallways with fresh air, quiet cabins, walking trails, and open space.
Healing will not be confined to an office. It will happen around campfires, on hiking trails, through peer support, meaningful conversations, and moments of quiet reflection — surrounded by people who understand service and sacrifice.
The land is secured; the guest cabins, trails, and programs are not built yet. Programs begin when THE CAMPUS opens.
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Who it's for
- Active duty military personnel
- Veterans
- Law enforcement officers
- Firefighters
- Emergency medical personnel
- Corrections professionals
- Dispatchers
And every member of our uniformed services. If you have served, this place is being built for you.
Programs and services
Peer support
Veterans and first responders will meet in group sessions with people who understand service firsthand.
Guided outdoor programs
Guests will hike, kayak, canoe, and run trails on the mountain and the waters around it.
Equine therapy
Guests will spend guided, unhurried time working with horses.
Overnight retreats
Guests will stay one to three nights on the property, in the quiet the mountain was chosen for.
Clinical services
Once open, THE CAMPUS will offer individual counseling, group counseling, marriage counseling, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and therapy specific to PTSD, substance use, and military sexual trauma (MST) — under its Director of Mental Health, a licensed psychologist.
Those who have dedicated their lives to protecting others deserve a place that is dedicated to protecting them.
Upcoming events
All eventsNothing scheduled yet
Events are announced here as they're scheduled. In the meantime, you can support THE CAMPUS directly.
DonateWays to help
The property is bought. The vision is set. What stands between the two is funding, labor, and people willing to spread the word. And if your organization serves the same people, get in touch — partnerships start with a conversation.
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Get in touch
For questions, sponsorship, volunteering, and partnership.
If you are in crisis, don't wait for an email reply. Call or text 988 — free, confidential, open 24/7.