As we reflect on an incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude for the impact we’ve made together. In 2024, we celebrated 118 PATHH graduates, empowered 156 Struggle Well participants, welcomed 753 coffee group attendees, supported 809 yoga and tai chi participants, and guided 335 equine-assisted psychotherapy participants.
Keep reading to discover all the exciting new and returning opportunities to get involved with our organization in 2025. Together, we can "Help Heroes Thrive" all year long!
Get ready for the most unique and meaningful oyster roast in Columbia, SC! Featuring live entertainment, delicious oysters, a plentiful feast, raffles, a silent auction, and more!
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Programs and Services
Horses & Harmony:
Form Up Friday
Join our January 31st Session
We invite you to participate in Form Up Friday on January 31st, where you will have the opportunity to engage with horses, discover a sense of inner tranquility, and harness their wisdom for personal growth and well-being.
Make sure to secure your place by reserving your spot today using the button below!
EAP provides hands-on, experiential interaction with our horses to receive immediate feedback and engage in creative problem-solving to overcome life's challenges. Clients say “I gained more from one session than I did from years of traditional therapy.”
EAP assists with dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationship struggles and a variety of other issues. Mindfulness, coping skills, and creating a new story are all part of the process. Don’t miss out - complete our interest form (using the button here) today! EAP services are provided at no cost to veterans and first responders.
Starting February 11, join board-certified art therapist Mary How for an eight-week group designed for veterans and first responders. Explore your inner world and create an altered book while learning the foundation for creating a more fulfilling life: Motivation to tell a New Story, Owning Your Ability, Radically Accepting Life on Life’s Terms, and Embracing the Present.
The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12–2 PM, February 11 through April 1, 2024, at the Big Red Barn Retreat. This free program includes all materials. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month for our Healing Lens Photography Group, where veterans and first responders have the opportunity to explore the art of photography as a wellness practice.
Learn fundamental photography skills, express yourself through photographic art, and see the world through a new “lens” with workshops and field trips designed to inspire and grow your perspective. No special equipment or experience is required - fill out our interest form here to get involved today!
New Locations, Same Mission: Our Coffee Groups are Expanding!
Attention, Veterans and First Responders: Big changes are brewing! Join us for coffee, connection, and camaraderie at one of our Peer-to-Peer Coffee Groups.
✨ New Greenville Location! We’ve moved to the Overture Apartments at 52 Market Point Dr, Greenville, SC 29607.
🌟 Coming Soon to Charleston! Get ready for a Peer-to-Peer Coffee Group aboard the iconic USS Yorktown—a perfect place to share stories, build bonds, and connect with others who understand your journey.
Whether in Blythewood, Greenville, or Charleston (soon!), we’ve got a welcoming spot just for you. Click below for directions and updates!
In our Greenville, SC and Charleston, SC Locations
Stay tuned for upcoming Coffee Group Facilitator Training at our Greenville, SC and Charleston, SC locations. Just like our Coffee Groups, there’s no need to sign up—simply show up and participate.
Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to take part in this rewarding opportunity to support your peers!
Our Peer-to-Peer Coffee Groups at the BRBR are proudly sponsored by Caliber Coffee, thank you for your support!
Volunteer Opportunities
Garden Volunteer Opportunities
Discover the joy of garden volunteering at the BRBR!
Join us every Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11 AM for weekly volunteer sessions—no pre-registration required.
Kitchen Volunteer Opportunities
Join us in the heart of the BRBR kitchen and play a vital role in transforming the lives of our veterans and first responders! Collaborate with our talented BRBR chefs to craft and serve wholesome meals for our Warriors during their enriching 7-day retreat at the BRBR Log Cabin.
Click the buttons here to volunteer for our upcoming PATHH classes and be part of an unforgettable journey, creating lasting change for our heroes!
**Please be advised: While we try our best to make sure each volunteer is assigned a time slot, Warrior PATHH Kitchen Volunteering is assigned on a first come, first serve basis. You are not assigned a volunteer time slot until you have received a confirmation email from the Big Red Barn Retreat. Thank you!**
Every Thursday after each PATHH class graduates, small volunteer groups come together to refresh and prepare the BRBR Log Cabin for incoming Warriors in our PATHH program. Tasks include light cleaning, restocking, and adding thoughtful touches to create a warm and inviting space. Your efforts not only ensure a welcoming environment but also give our PATHH guides the opportunity to recharge, allowing them to return ready to lead.
Help us ensure a warm, inviting environment for those on their post-traumatic growth journey! Sign-up today using the buttons here!
The Effects of Post-Traumatic Growth
Post-traumatic growth is a transformative process resulting from challenging experiences, prompting individuals to reflect on their identity and life's purpose. Veterans and first responders often find that navigating this process enhances their lives, fostering authenticity, meaning, and purpose.
Five key areas of growth emerge, including newfound hope, deeper interpersonal connections, personal resilience, gratitude for life, and a spiritual shift involving profound existential inquiries.
Discover the potential for post-traumatic growth in your journey by taking the first step – sign up for the Warrior PATHH program using the buttons below today to embark on a transformative path towards resilience and purpose.
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