vision
Freedom For Fighters has a big picture vision to have a resource center located in Mountain Home, Idaho which will serve as a 24 hour safe haven for people to seek help in their time of crisis. We will act as a mental health first aid center offering people direction to the resources needed immediately in an environment that makes them feel safe and not judged. We will offer mental health retreats at a ranch located in the beautiful state of Idaho that will provide a combination of traditional therapy, outdoor activities, Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), mindfulness practices, spiritual therapy, nutritional guidance, and a supportive community environment, all designed to promote whole mind, body, and soul healing in a natural setting.
- PROBLEM- Mental illness is a global pandemic. Over 700,000 people die of suicide per year. It is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States (3rd leading cause of death amongst 15-24 year-olds). 22 Veterans commit suicide a day.
- OUR SOLUTION - Freedom For Fighters will provide relief for those suffering in silence by providing mental health retreats at a Freedom For Fighters Ranch and through the continuation of our suicide awareness events.
- TARGET - The target individuals are those suffering in silence and who may be subject to the stigmas associated with seeking help.
Military ~ First Responders ~ Abuse/Bully Victims ~ Leaders - SUPPORTIVE STAFF - Freedom For Fighters will provide experienced therapists, counselors, and ranch staff trained in mental health and trauma-informed care.
- AREAS OF FOCUS - Freedom For Fighters will focus on PTSD & Trauma Recovery: Processing past traumatic experiences, Stress Management: Techniques to manage stress and anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders: Addressing symptoms and developing coping mechanisms, and Addiction Recovery: Supporting individuals in maintaining sobriety and freedom from addiction.
forms of therapy we would like to offer
- ANIMAL ASSISTED AND EQUINE THERAPY - Freedom For Fighters will provide opportunity for clients to work with animals to build responsibility, connection, trust, and emotional regulation.
- ART THERAPY - Freedom For Fighters will provide a creative outlet for clients to experience creative expression through various forms of art.
- TRAUMA FOCUSED CARE - Freedom For Fighters will have specific therapies designed to address the impacts of trauma in military, health care first response, physical abuse, sexual abuse and bullying.
- INDIVIDUALIZED & GROUP THERAPY - Freedom For Fighters will provide individualized therapy treatment plans to address individual needs and goals along with group therapy sessions to allow participants to share, learn and gain community support in a safe environment.
- YOUTH PROGRAMS - Freedom For Fighters will provide age-appropriate activities and therapeutic approaches to address mental health challenges in young people.
- NATURE BASED ACTIVITIES - Freedom For Fighters will offer outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, gardening, and ranch hand work to connect with nature, promote relaxation and even connect to a greater purpose.
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY - Freedom For Fighters will have programs that offer recovery for addiction to include detoxification, addiction counseling, and relapse prevention strategies.
- SPIRITUAL THERAPY - Freedom For Fighters will offer a safe place for people to experience complete spiritual renewal and reconnect with God.