Join the Shields & Stripes Mission.
WE BELIEVE OUR NATION’S HEROES DESERVE THE BEST.
They Raised Their Hand and Pledged to Protect You.
Now, They Need Your Help.
Our nation’s Military Veterans 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 Veterans and First Responders Secretly Fight Their Own Battles.
Did You Know?
Between 17 and 44 veterans commit 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
Police Offer, David Vaughn: Finding Strength After the Badge
Police Officer David Vaughn sustained severe injuries when he was involved in an on-duty traffic accident.
Sarah Garasz, Air Force Analyst: Healing and Hope After Loss
Sarah Garasz is an analyst in the United States Air Force and had a difficult time dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Ray Hoelscher, Navy Corpsman: Reclaiming Strength and Purpose
Ray Hoelscher served in the United States Navy and upon returning to civilian life, he recognized pretty quickly he had PTSD.
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.
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
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
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
Shields & Stripes Inaugural Las Vegas Charity Gala
A Night to Remember We hosted an inaugural Las Vegas Charity Gala at the iconic Virgin Hotels Las Vegas presented by Christopher Ward. This event brought together national leaders, decorated military heroes, celebrated athletes, talented musicians, and supporters for a night honoring our nation's...
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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The impact speaks for itself. Thank you for helping us give military members and first responders their lives back. 🇺🇸
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🏔️❄️We’re coming together to support the Alaska Air National Guard’s Rescue Triad @alaskaairnationalguard and to restore the lives of veterans and first responders. We’d be honored to have you join us. 🇺🇸🚁
Enjoy a meaningful evening featuring cocktails, dinner, entertainment, professional photography, live auction, and raffle.
Friday, February 27th 2026
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#savethedate
🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, our community raised $43,000!
We’re deeply grateful for the extraordinary $20,000 match from Amplify Federal, paired with the generosity of Board Member Cody Cerny’s fundraiser and all who gave this weekend.
“This is absolutely life changing for me and my family.”
— 2025 S&S Program Participant
Your support directly provides:
• Individual & group therapy
• Physical & occupational therapy
• Strength & conditioning
• Customized nutrition programming
• Long-term tools to heal and thrive
🙌🏽 Thank you for supporting the Shields & Stripes mission.
#shieldsandstripes #veteranhealing #firstresponders
How often do you actually meet the people you’re donating to?
🎥 These are real participants of the @shieldsandstripes program.
This is what your support makes possible!
🇺🇸 Today is Veterans Day. If you’ve ever wanted to make a real difference for those who’ve given everything, now is the time.
Thanks to our partners at Amplify Federal, every donation made today will be matched up to $20,000, doubling your impact.
At the end, you’ll hear a message from our President and Co-Founder, Retired Air Force #Pararescueman Steven Nisbet, with an ask to join us in this mission.
If you’re able, please consider donating.
If you can’t give today, help us spread the word by sharing this video and our mission.
🔗 Donate at shieldsandstripes.org or click the link in our bio.
#ShieldsAndStripes #AmplifyFederal #VeteransDay #DoubleYourImpact #Veterans #FirstResponders #Nonprofit #HealingOurHeroes
Five years ago, Amplify Federal President met Shields & Stripes’ Co-Founder, Steven Nisbet, and immediately saw a mission he couldn’t walk away from.
Since then, Amplify Federal has donated over $100,000 to help restore the lives of veterans and first responders by supporting our program, because they believe there’s no other organization doing what we do.
Now, they’re calling on other businesses and individuals alike to join them.
🚨And to sweeten the deal, Amplify is matching all donations up to $20,000 this Veterans Day.
🇺🇸 Double your impact. Give today. Visit the link in our bio or shieldsandstripes.org
