Founded in 2001, ACVOW is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Federal Tax ID# 20-2012147) comprised
of veteran volunteers who are committed to guiding our nation's warriors on their path to living a productive and
fulfilling life after combat. ACVOW’s signature characteristic is its combat veteran volunteers who mentor, advise and
assist other veterans, active duty personnel and military families suffering from post traumatic stress (PTSD) and
traumatic brain injury (TBI).
ACVOW assists veterans in a number of ways. First, it provides a forum, or safe zone, called the Safe Warrior
Outreach Program. Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans come together
and share their combat and post combat experiences with other veterans. They also exchange dialogue directly with
those who share common challenges and can offer assistance in coping with the adjustment to peaceful society.
Furthermore, with the encouragement of their peers, combat veterans are assured that it is indeed normal and
suitable to seek further counseling if necessary. ACVOW is one of the best tools at helping combat veterans
overcome the stigma within the military of seeking help in coping with post traumatic stress.
Second, ACVOW helps our warriors and their families transition from the mental stresses of combat to civilian life.
We help them locate the resources available from both the military and the VA to help with their adjustment.
Third, ACVOW serves as an advocacy organization which draws attention and awareness to combat veterans
suffering from post traumatic stress. ACVOW not only reaches out to other veterans, but to public officials,
government representatives and the public at large.
Fourth, ACVOW assists veterans in navigating through government bureaucracies such as the Veterans
Administration. The VA offers an abundance of resources to help our veterans with combat stress, such as the
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. ACVOW helps our warriors access these great resources and
helps direct them to the proper treatment facility. Our volunteers help with directions, filling out forms and will even sit
through counseling sessions with patients to make sure they receive the help they deserve.
Our doors are open for any warrior seeking help. Please stop by.
of veteran volunteers who are committed to guiding our nation's warriors on their path to living a productive and
fulfilling life after combat. ACVOW’s signature characteristic is its combat veteran volunteers who mentor, advise and
assist other veterans, active duty personnel and military families suffering from post traumatic stress (PTSD) and
traumatic brain injury (TBI).
ACVOW assists veterans in a number of ways. First, it provides a forum, or safe zone, called the Safe Warrior
Outreach Program. Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans come together
and share their combat and post combat experiences with other veterans. They also exchange dialogue directly with
those who share common challenges and can offer assistance in coping with the adjustment to peaceful society.
Furthermore, with the encouragement of their peers, combat veterans are assured that it is indeed normal and
suitable to seek further counseling if necessary. ACVOW is one of the best tools at helping combat veterans
overcome the stigma within the military of seeking help in coping with post traumatic stress.
Second, ACVOW helps our warriors and their families transition from the mental stresses of combat to civilian life.
We help them locate the resources available from both the military and the VA to help with their adjustment.
Third, ACVOW serves as an advocacy organization which draws attention and awareness to combat veterans
suffering from post traumatic stress. ACVOW not only reaches out to other veterans, but to public officials,
government representatives and the public at large.
Fourth, ACVOW assists veterans in navigating through government bureaucracies such as the Veterans
Administration. The VA offers an abundance of resources to help our veterans with combat stress, such as the
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. ACVOW helps our warriors access these great resources and
helps direct them to the proper treatment facility. Our volunteers help with directions, filling out forms and will even sit
through counseling sessions with patients to make sure they receive the help they deserve.
Our doors are open for any warrior seeking help. Please stop by.
| If you, or someone you know, may be suffering from post traumatic stress as a result of combat, please call us now at 858-552-7501. Warrior's 24 hour Suicide Prevention Hot Line: 800-273-8255 |
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About ACVOW and the Combat Warrior
| Our Mission |
| ACVOW is a nonprofit organization that recruits combat veteran volunteers to mentor, coach and assist our warriors suffering from combat stress, allowing them and their families to lead productive and fulfilling lives. |
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