Physical, Mental Health, & Wellness Programs
The Inn Spot - Military Stress Relief Program
Free acupuncture treatments to the military community here in San Diego.
Center for Resilience - David Lynch Foundation
Offering veterans, active duty, and their families the Transcendental Meditation® (TM) technique.
Resounding Joy - Sounds of Service
The Sounds of Service program strengthens resiliency and quality of life through music skills, collaboration, and emotional wellness strategies by credentialed, board-certified music therapists.
SD Wounded Warriors Tennis Program - San Diego District Tennis Association
A tennis-based rehabilitation program serving wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans of all ages with weekly tennis clinics in Balboa Park.
Veterans Yoga Project - Rick Rowan Online Yoga Studio
Daily online, live yoga and mindful resilience practices at no cost through the VYP app.
Paws for Purple Hearts - Canine-Assisted Warrior Therapy®
PPH produces some of the best service dog trainers and highest quality assistance dogs. Volunteer and Puppy Parent opportunities also available.
Saddles in Service - A place where heroes no longer have to ride alone
SIS promotes mental health, wellness, and healing to Heroes through equine-assisted learning and activities. They help them to rediscover their joy, hope, confidence, and purpose.
The Veterans Art Project - Classes, Art Therapy, & Community Events
Offering free classes in ceramics, glass, woodworking, and bronze casting. Through hands-on art-making and exhibitions, VETART creates a welcoming space for healing, connection, and leadership.
Dancing Veterans San Diego - Beginners welcome / No partner needed
Empowering the military community to express themselves creatively, foster strong connections, and live their lives to the fullest through the healing and unifying power of dance and movement.
Veteran Sailing - Sailing adventures for veterans & military
Get Your Sailing Certification and find healing & camaraderie on the water.
Additional Resources
Veteran Community and Networking Groups
San Diego Military Family Collaborative (SDMFC)
“The San Diego Military Family Collaborative supports and strengthens the military-connected community through education, advocacy, and engagement.”
San Diego Veterans Coalition (SDVC)
“SDVC is a coalition of organizations all united by the goal of supporting members of our community who served our country in the armed forces. We focus our efforts through issue-oriented action groups, including: Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship; Family Life; Physical and Emotional Health, and Empowered, Successful, and Thriving.”
Community Assistance / Crisis / Medical Care
Courage to Call Call 877-698-7838 Office Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm PST
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
OscER San Diego App Download the app
“Your guide to navigating psychiatric crisis situations in San Diego County.”
VA Psychiatric Emergency Clinic (PEC): 858.642.3391
VA Telecare Advice Nurse: 877.252.4866
Veterans Crisis Line Dial 988 then press 1
“A 3-day encampment each summer designed to guide homeless veterans, and those at risk of homelessness, to services that rapidly remove barriers caused by medical, legal, mental health, and substance use concerns.”
Mental Health / Substance Use
Journey Confluence Laura Todd, LPCC - (619)324.9177
De-Pathologizing & Re-Humanizing the Healing Experience.
Journey Confluence exists from the belief that healing, growth, and learning emerge through relationship, reflection, and connection - honoring the intersectionality of human experiences and recognizing that there is neither a single path nor a final destination to yourself.
Offering therapy, supervision, consultation, and community connection services grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own life, but that doesn’t mean you should have to figure it out all on your.
Aspire Center: 855-297-8397
Residential Treatment program for Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury
Cohen Clinic: 619-345-4611
Therapy and support services to Post-9/11 veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and families, including partners and caregivers regardless of discharge status or combat experience
VA Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program (ADTP): 858 642 3391
Solara: (619) 492-5895
Solara Mental Health is a comprehensive treatment program for individuals and families seeking high-quality care. We proudly welcome U.S. Veterans with approved VA referral. We offer residential and outpatient mental health and substance use care.
Virtual Self Help Meetings
Al-Anon - Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
*Healing Wave Aquatics does not endorse any of the listed programs & services.
*Please contact the listed organization directly with any questions about their programs & services.
