Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders face unique challenges when transitioning to civilian life. At Warriors Heart, we provide specialized drug and alcohol rehab, plus therapies like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to help warriors rediscover their strength and purpose in recovery.
Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders face unique challenges when transitioning to civilian life. At Warriors Heart, we provide specialized drug and alcohol rehab, plus therapies like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to help warriors rediscover their strength and purpose in recovery.
Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders face unique challenges when transitioning to civilian life. At Warriors Heart, we provide specialized drug and alcohol rehab, plus therapies like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to help warriors rediscover their strength and purpose in recovery.
From early addiction and battlefield trauma to rock bottom and redemption, Shane’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible. Discover how Warriors Heart helped him reclaim his purpose and become a leader in recovery.
“I understood, with chilling clarity, that if I allowed myself the temptation of taking the easy path… it would inevitably be a choice that would lead to my own death.” Retired Green Beret and Warriors Heart alumni Teddy Lanier shares his harrowing journey of addiction, injury, and ultimately, healing and celebrating seven years of sobriety and renewed purpose.
John, a former Army Ranger, battled blackouts, trauma, and addiction after his military service, nearly losing everything to the invisible wounds of PTSD. His story highlights the harsh realities many warriors face at home. Warriors Heart offers specialized treatment and support for veterans and first responders struggling with addiction and trauma, helping them reclaim their lives.
Hannah Edwards, an Army Veteran turned Connecticut Police Officer, survived an IED explosion in Afghanistan that left invisible wounds of PTSD. Struggling to reconcile her military past with law enforcement life, she found healing through professional support and community. Warriors Heart offers tailored addiction and PTSD treatment for first responders and veterans facing similar battles.
Justin Collins lived his dream as an elite sniper, but after leaving the military, he faced an unexpected battle, figuring out who he was without the uniform. His story reflects the identity crisis many veterans experience and how Warriors Heart provides a path to healing, purpose, and belonging.
Noelle’s wedding day was supposed to be perfect, until addiction stole it from her. Her fiancé, a Special Forces veteran, couldn’t make it to the altar sober. Their story highlights the unseen battles our heroes face and how Warriors Heart helps veterans, first responders, and service members find recovery and purpose again.
“I went from a 205lb Marine to a 170lb addict, but fitness brought me back.” In this deeply personal account, Warriors Heart Executive Director Michael O’Dell shares how addiction nearly destroyed him, and how physical fitness, discipline, and brotherhood became his lifeline. This story is one of grit, relapse prevention, and reclaiming purpose in sobriety through a warrior’s mindset.
