About Guardian Revival

Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that improves the mental health & well-being of military & first responders — our guardians — and their families, at no cost to them.

A guardian is a defender, protector, or keeper.

Our guardians are military & first responders — a far broader group than most people assume or imagine, who are exposed to mental & physical trauma & stress.

Active Duty Military ᐧ Veterans ᐧ Reserves ᐧ National Guard ᐧ Fire & Rescue ᐧ Law Enforcement ᐧ Emergency Medical Services ᐧ Emergency Dispatchers ᐧ Corrections Officers ᐧ Federal Agents

Another Summit | Outdoor adventures — walking, hiking, backpacking, paddling, and fly fishing

Boots & Paws | Providing dogs for the therapeutic benefits of animal companionship

Encore | Opportunities to learn, write, play, record, and share music

Peer Services | Individual & group peer support for guardians by guardians

Homefront | Support & resources for military & first responder families

the problem:
Mental illness and suicide are disproportionately high among our Nation’s guardians in comparison to the general population.

14% of Americans

who die by suicide every day are veterans,
but veterans are only 7% of the population

AN ESTIMATED 60%

of first responder suicides go unreported

Veterans aged 18-34 are

3x more likely

to die by suicide than their nonveteran counterparts

APPROXIMATELY 50%

of first responders experience suicidal ideation

STIGMAS & BARRIERS

Stigmas related to mental health treatment among guardians make it even more difficult to address this problem, largely stemming from a culture that values self-reliance and “toughing it out” and marginalizes those experiencing distress or asking for help.

Guardian Revival approaches the topic of mental health with non-clinical language & programs positioned to avoid these stigmas & barriers.

Self

personally held, negative attitudes towards mental health

social

belief that the community has prejudiced views of mental health

professional

career consequences of seeking help, no longer able to work

our goals

Our programs offer a complimentary approach to healthcare, so that our guardians can improve their lives through empowered, integrative methods.

Decreased sense of loneliness
Increased sense of purpose
Growth in social network
Increased sense of belonging
Improved physical health

Together, these yield improved overall well-being.

our approach

We focus on offering options that are both appealing & accessible.

Through their participation, guardians build beneficial routines & skills, relationships & connections with others, and ownership & accountability.

Guardian Revival programs are founded on 10 key principles

We target specific, critical challenges: social isolation, theoretical & impractical approaches, and inaccessible & inequitable resources.

Our programs are consciously developed & designed to be accessible, applicable, actionable, and encourage social connection.

Real world skills, experiences, and applications make it time well spent for the guardian
Long-lasting and sustainable habits & practices
Backed by scientific research & empirical data
Capable of impacting millions of guardians through nationwide support
Facilitate connections with fellow guardians
Strengthen community relationships & transparency
Accommodates the guardian’s family and integrates them
Available to all generations of guardians
Open to the full, diverse population of guardians
Guardians never pay for anything we offer