Patriot Application
Residential Program
The NCHV centers on the Patriot Curriculum and its four foundational values: dignified work, community living, technical training, and a wellness culture that guides the Veteran, or Patriot, on their journey to health. Within the Curriculum, Patriots create their own Personal Development Plan to improve their comprehensive fitness, develop or improve life skills and prepare for transition to a civilian career. In addition to fostering deep emotional growth, the Curriculum provides opportunity for reconciliation – with faith, family, and friends – that is essential to lasting recovery.
The journey for resident Patriots begins with an onboarding period that includes familiarization with the farm, its work, living, and recreational areas, an individual assessment, and creation of the holistic Personal Development Plan. The onboarding period is followed by three trimesters focusing on Resilience (Trimester 1), Trauma Recovery (Trimester 2), and Reentry (Trimester 3). The program ends with a transition preparation period during which the Patriots learn how to maintain balance in their new environments and the support available to them as graduates. They also conduct an outbound assessment of the outcome of their Personal Development Plan and receive assistance transitioning to new employment and living arrangements.
The daily routine at Valor Farm in Altavista, Virginia, centers on a predictable and peaceful rhythm of work, play, learning, and healing that includes inspirational devotions and physical training, farm, ranch, and construction work, classes, counseling, Bible study, personal development, and camaraderie. Success includes physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational wellness as evaluated by best-practice assessment tools, staff and mentor observation, and ongoing self-assessment.
The NCHV centers on the Patriot Curriculum and its four foundational values: dignified work, community living, technical training, and a wellness culture that guides the Veteran, or Patriot, on their journey to health. Within the Curriculum, Patriots create their own Personal Development Plan to improve their comprehensive fitness, develop or improve life skills and prepare for transition to a civilian career. In addition to fostering deep emotional growth, the Curriculum provides opportunity for reconciliation – with faith, family, and friends – that is essential to lasting recovery.
The journey for resident Patriots begins with an onboarding period that includes familiarization with the farm, its work, living, and recreational areas, an individual assessment, and creation of the holistic Personal Development Plan. The onboarding period is followed by three trimesters focusing on Resilience (Trimester 1), Trauma Recovery (Trimester 2), and Reentry (Trimester 3). The program ends with a transition preparation period during which the Patriots learn how to maintain balance in their new environments and the support available to them as graduates. They also conduct an outbound assessment of the outcome of their Personal Development Plan and receive assistance transitioning to new employment and living arrangements.
The daily routine at Valor Farm in Altavista, Virginia, centers on a predictable and peaceful rhythm of work, play, learning, and healing that includes inspirational devotions and physical training, farm, ranch, and construction work, classes, counseling, Bible study, personal development, and camaraderie. Success includes physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational wellness as evaluated by best-practice assessment tools, staff and mentor observation, and ongoing self-assessment.
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The Patriot's Journey
Become A Patriot
Our Innovative Program
The National Center for Healthy Veterans takes a faith-based, holistic approach to “Returning Healthy Veterans to America” in the natural healing environment of Valor Farm. Our Patriots live and perform dignified work in community while participating in resilience, trauma recovery, and career preparation programs. We employ a variety of experiential and technology-based programs that support the Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, and Relational healing for America’s Veterans and their families.
Nine Month Residential Program
The nine month residential program is a golden opportunity to “get unstuck,” to move past trauma and transition challenges into a lifetime of personal and professional contribution and success. After a significant week of orientation and assessment, Valor Farm “Patriots” move through three 12 week “trimesters” which sequentially focus on resilience, trauma recovery, and career preparation. Concurrently Patriots take electives based on personal needs and interests — ranging across equine therapy, financial literacy, family relationships, topical Bible studies, nutrition, sleep management, pain management, and many others. Assisted by mentors, each Patriot constructs a Personal Development Plan which tracks individual goals and progress. The desired outcomes from the community living, dignified work, technical training, and overall wellness culture include successful professional transition, healthy work-life balance, wholesome family relationships, expanded inner resources including a relevant faith, positive contribution to society, and service as a mentor to others. The NCHV will continue to be a resource and encouragement to our Patriot graduates.
During their time at Valor Farm, Patriots live in individual tiny homes (or a larger family tiny home) within a Patriot Community Village. Each village consists of 20 tiny homes and a Village Community Center where Patriots cook and share meals, enjoy fitness and recreational activities, participate in classes and special events, and grow stronger together. As well, Patriots together engage in meaningful work on the farm (or in the local community) which is aligned with their interests and capabilities. Nine
NCHV Residential Curriculum (36 Weeks)
Health and Welfare
House Warming
PMSER Assessments
Orientations
• Program
• Work
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Preparing for the Storms of Life
Weathering the Storms
Bouncing Back
Navigating Adversity
REBOOT Trauma Recovery
Recovering from Personal Trauma
Restoration of Identity in Christ
Career Preparation
Job Search Skills
Resume Preparation
Interview and Communications Training
Potential Internship
Transition Preparation
Final Transition Planning
• Job
• Family
• Finances
PMSER Assessments
Admin Outprocessing
GRADUATION
• Employment, Internship, or Additional Training Opportunity
• Periodic Pulse Checks from NCHV
• Continued Data Collection
• Alumni Community
• Refresher Opportunities
• Giving Back
Health and Welfare
House Warming
PMSER Assessments
Orientations
• Program
• Work
Admin In processing
Preparing for the Storms of Life
Weathering the Storms
Bouncing Back
Navigating Adversity
REBOOT Trauma Recovery
Recovering from Personal Trauma
Restoration of Identity in Christ
Transition Preparation
Career Preparation
Final Transition Planning
• Job
• Family
• Finances
PMSER Assessments
Admin Outprocessing
GRADUATION
• Employment, Internship, or Additional Training Opportunity
• Periodic Pulse Checks from NCHV
• Continued Data Collection
• Alumni Community
• Refresher Opportunities
• Giving Back
The Patriot Acceptance Process
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NCHV is now accepting applications for Patriots in our nine month residential program. We encourage you to identify Veterans who would benefit from our program. The process begins with referral from a trusted private or government entity, followed by an application (including background checks) which the NCHV Client Care Council reviews to determine whether to accept the Veteran into our program or refer them to an organization better suited to meet their needs. Currently, we do not accept Veterans with active addictions.
Patriot Acceptance Process Overview
Patriot Application
Are you a Veteran interested in becoming an NCHV Patriot? Please download the Patriot application below. We are happy to receive your application. Our Patriot Program team will review it and contact you as quickly as possible. Please fill out the form below or for additional information please email: referral@healthyveterans.org to begin the process.
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