Operation Healing Forces

Operation Healing Forces conducts week-long therapeutic retreats for special operations couples throughout the united states. Each retreat is led by an ohf retreat lead who is also a retired member of the sof community.through therapeutic retreats, the organization's purpose is to enable these war-torn men, women and families to break through the silence to openly discuss their battlefield and personal hardships. A safe, protected environment allows our participants to let their guard down and share. (continued on schedule o)realizing they are not alone, participants discover it is appropriate - and not a stigma - to seek help, support, and guidance when needed from fellow sof professionals and their families. The retreat environment combined with peer-to-peer counseling and recreational therapies enable sincere bonding between couples, with other spouses going through similar hardships, and among fellow sof service members.

In 2024, the organization, in an exclusive partnership with hatchpath, began offering no-cost access to health coaches tailored to meet the specific needs of sof members and their families. This trusted resource provides seamless access to personalized support and holistic solutions, helping individuals and families achieve their wellness goals.

Through the special operations additional resources ("soar or "immediate needs") program, the organization provides crisis support to sof service members, spouses, and their families. The program covers travel and expenses related to medical emergencies for service members, veterans, and their families, medical and adaptive equipment not covered by government means, funeral and memorials costs not covered by government means including family travel, relief or respite care for full-time caregivers, one-time financial assistance related to transition or employment opportunities including travel, and other as needed crisis support for families including emergency financial support.