Veterans, first responders, and uniformed service members carry invisible wounds: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, hypervigilance, and the weight of experiences most people could never fully understand. Many who want help never seek it, because traditional clinical environments feel cold, intimidating, or disconnected from the realities of their lives.
A retreat for the mental health of everyone who has worn a uniform. Guests will be welcomed into a setting that replaces sterile hallways with fresh air, quiet cabins, walking trails, and open space.
Healing will not be confined to an office. It will happen around campfires, on hiking trails, through peer support, meaningful conversations, and moments of quiet reflection — surrounded by people who understand service and sacrifice.
The land is secured; the guest cabins, trails, and programs are not built yet. Programs begin when THE CAMPUS opens.
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And every member of our uniformed services. If you have served, this place is being built for you.
Veterans and first responders will meet in group sessions with people who understand service firsthand.
Guests will hike, kayak, canoe, and run trails on the mountain and the waters around it.
Guests will spend guided, unhurried time working with horses.
Guests will stay one to three nights on the property, in the quiet the mountain was chosen for.
Once open, THE CAMPUS will offer individual counseling, group counseling, marriage counseling, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and therapy specific to PTSD, substance use, and military sexual trauma (MST) — under its Director of Mental Health, a licensed psychologist.
Those who have dedicated their lives to protecting others deserve a place that is dedicated to protecting them.
21 Aug – 21 Oct 2026
Join us at THE CAMPUS Test Event 🎓 to connect with fellow students, mentors, and staff in a relaxed, supportive setting. This gathering helps you explore resources, ask real questions, and find the kind of community tha…
Near Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Sign up for Test Event for The CAMPUSThe property is bought. The vision is set. What stands between the two is funding, labor, and people willing to spread the word. And if your organization serves the same people, get in touch — partnerships start with a conversation.
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