Join the Shields & Stripes Mission
Restoring the lives of military members
and first responders
They Raised Their Hand and Pledged to Protect You.
Now, They Need Your Help.
Our nation’s Military Members and First Responders have a 5 x higher risk of experiencing mental health problems due to constant exposure to death and destruction.
Sadly, the current mental health system in America was unprepared for this reality, and today, those brave men and women need help to survive life.
Our Military Members and First Responders Secretly Fight Their Own Battles.
Did You Know?
Between 17 and 44 veterans die by suicide daily?
The previous report of 17.2 a day reporting doesn’t account for accidents, undetermined, reported self-harm, or overdoses, resulting in undercounting errors.
In One Year, We Lost…
Firefighters
POLICE OFFICERS
VETERANS
Data reporting is conducted with the intent to raise awareness and has sourced several agencies to capture the most accurate data to reflect the problem we are trying help fix. If you feel the data does not reflect the current situation, please contact: contact@shieldsandstripes.org
Shields & Stripes Is Helping Our Heroes!
With a top-tier, 3-month intensive program led by the finest doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and trainers, Shields & Stripes is now providing the care our brave warriors, protectors, and servants deserve.
ZERO
Cost to attendees!
Trauma Focused Psychological Therapy
Physical
Therapy
Occupational
Therapy
Nutrition
Education
Meditation
and Yoga
You can help Shields & Stripes continue their mission of saving our brave men and women and getting them on the road to a healthy, peaceful life.
How Your Donations Make a Difference
Your contribution enables attendees, referred to as athletes, to benefit from comprehensive care, starting with 3 weeks of personalized in-person support, followed by 9 weeks of telehealth.
81.5%
Program Services
15.9%
Fundraising
2.5%
System Management
Could You Handle This Over, and Over, and Over?…
What one police officer with military service experiences in their career…
- NViolent or tragic death of children
- NTraumatic suicides and homicides
- NExplosions and gunfire
- NAmbushes and unplanned attacks
- NViolent physical assaults
- NDeaths of co-workers
- NHigh-speed traffic collisions
- NEntry into burning buildings and vehicles
- NChild abuse, neglect, poverty
- NJob-related injuries
- NPolitical and administrative assaults
- NDestruction of family
Team Member Spotlight
Dr. Heidi Anderson
Meet Dr. Heidi Anderson, the lead mental health consultant for Shields & Stripes.
Besides her work with Shields & Stripes, she is the founder of The Healing Impact, which helps people with trauma, and she has spoken nationally about healing from trauma.
The Latest From Shields & Stripes
Join Us for the Shields & Stripes Charity Gala as We Work Toward Our First Facility
Join us on Saturday April 26th, 2025, in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a Shields & Stripes Charity Gala presented by Amplify Federal. We will celebrate the achievements of our program participants, partners, and supporters while raising funds to continue our mission of restoring the lives of military members and first responders.
SPONSORS
We’re grateful for our amazing sponsors who care about our first responders and veterans as much as we do!
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Will they defend their title… or will you take the win this year?! 💥🟠🏆
Join us for a day among the pines at Deep River Sporting Clays in Sanford, NC, and support @shieldsandstripes 🇺🇸 @deepriversportingclays
🚨Raffle: Your registration includes an automatic entry to win a Beretta A300 Ultima 12 GA 28” (valued at $900+).
Date: Friday, May 23rd
Registration: 8:00 am EST
Your registration includes breakfast, lunch, beverages, and a chance to win awards!
🎟 Mulligans: $10
🎯 Side Games: $10
🔫 Rentals available
🟠 Includes Shells and Clays!
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available at checkout.
🔗 Link in bio or visit https://shieldsandstripes.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F15627
Wear your support! 🔥🇺🇸
May is Military Appreciation Month and we’re launching new merch so you can rep the mission and show what you stand for.
Seen here: our President & Co-founder, alongside S&S Program Alum and retired Green Beret turned S&S photographer and videographer, @trexler_media , wearing both the lightweight and regular-weight hoodies.
Every purchase supports the healing journey of our nation’s heroes and helps spread awareness of our mission.
Don’t miss out. May 1.
#ShieldsAndStripes #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #WearYourSupport #Veterans #FirstResponders
Last chance! Ticket sales for the @shieldsandstripes Charity Gala - South Carolina presented by Amplify Federal, close at 5 PM tomorrow (Saturday, April 12)!
Join us April 26 at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach for an evening of supporting our nation’s heroes.
Get your tickets now at shieldsandstripes.org > Events or hit the link in bio.
Photo by @kristina_barron_photo – We’re excited to have Kristina back, capturing the evening once again!
#ShieldsAndStripes #SupportOurHeroes #VeteransSupport #FirstResponderWellness #MyrtleBeachEvents #CharityGala
Healing isn’t passive. It’s a courageous pursuit that requires attention and practice.
Some days feel lighter, others heavier but you don’t have to carry it alone.
@shieldsandstripes is here to support that process for military members, first responders, and their families.
If you or a loved one has served our country or your community, apply now to one of our two remaining programs of 2025.
Visit shieldsandstripes.org or tap the 🔗 in our bio.
Photo by @trexler_media
#nonprofit #supportfirstresponders #militarywellness #veteranhealth
An incredible testimonial and wise words from @shieldsandstripes program participant, Chris. @freedomleatherco
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“To all those who serve our nation or our neighborhoods and who have served, thank you!
Thank you @shieldsandstripes for looking after those people in their time of need.
I just completed the most amazing 3 weeks of in person therapy provided by @shieldsandstripes at the @team_exos center in Florida. 9 weeks of tele health remain. This is a comprehensive therapy regiment comprised of physical training, physical therapy, mental health, occupational therapy, yoga, massage therapy and more.
If you know someone suffering or you yourself are suffering in silence...you don’t have to. Help is available and though asking for help may be hard its one of the bravest things you can do for yourself and your family.
Thank you to everyone at @shieldsandstripes @team_exos my wife @kendralee.nc seeing my struggles and finding the help l needed and for being the most selfless and amazing human I know.
All the donors Thank you! Your contributions help so many heros and their families.
@donovanandbankfoundation @trexler_media @ouraring @invimindhealth @bigfish_foundation @greenberetfoundation @therabody @navyfederal @specialforcesfoundation_ @brccfund
@thestepupfoundation @alphastim “
