Please welcome Jeff Marriott, Veteran and Co-Founder of Vet's Retreat Virginia. Vet's Retreat Virginia is a three-year-old nonprofit organization that focuses on military, first responder, and family health and wellness. They provide peer-to-peer support and organize events and activities in the areas of entertainment and athletics. The organization aims to create a safe space for veterans and first responders to come together and support each other. They also offer resources and referrals for more specialized needs. The team behind Vet's Retreat Virginia is dedicated to their mission and is working towards establishing a 24-hour operations center. They rely on word of mouth and community involvement to spread awareness and provide support.

Takeaways

• Everyone has something positive to offer. All you need is a willing heart.
• Small things matter like taking down barriers such giving someone a ride to an event or medical appointment or sharing resources with Veterans who may not be online.
• Vet's Retreat Virginia provides peer-to-peer support and organizes events and activities for veterans and first responders.
• The organization aims to create a safe space for individuals to come together and support each other.
• Vet's Retreat Virginia offers resources and referrals for more specialized needs.
• The team behind Vet's Retreat Virginia is dedicated to their mission and is working towards establishing a 24-hour operations center.
• Their 24hr peer-to-peer support line is 1-888-906-4593.