Crisis Hotline: Call 988 Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741 (ES) Crisis Text Line: Text “AYUDA” to 741741
Military Family Resources
Access resources and activities tailored to support and connect military families with the healing power of nature.
Activities & Resources
General Resources
Creative Arts for Veterans Program
Creative Arts for Vets (CAV) aims to support veterans and military-connected populations using arts-based approaches that promote connectedness and improve mental health and well-being.
Veteran Crisis Text Line
Spanish Speaking Crisis Text Line
Text “AYUDA” to 741741 or
442-AYUDAME in WhatsApp.
Trainings
SAVE for military family focused training details, sites, or other training resources.
VA S.A.V.E. (psycharmor.org) FREE virtual training
PDF with resources for families through the VA
Nature's Impact on Well-Being
Enhanced Resilience to Stress:
A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that exposure to nature can enhance resilience to stress in adolescents.
(Source: Ohly, H., et al. (2016). A systematic review of the health and well-being impacts of school gardening: synthesis of quantitative and qualitative evidence.)
Improved Body Image:
Research from the University of Queensland suggests that spending time outdoors can improve body image in adolescents, leading to higher self-esteem.
(Source: Smith, L., et al. (2016). Adolescents and the natural environment: a review of the health benefits and potential challenges.)