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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.
Through both in-person and online offerings, our programs have directly impacted guardians in states across the country. Scroll to check out what each program has hosted in the past, or see them all.
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Our Vet2Vet peer gathering is open to all Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Learn more about breaking the burnout cycle and improving resiliency from expert speakers Brad Marshall from O2X and guest speaker Annette Zapp. Dedicate a morning to prioritize & improve your health & wellness and join us for this virtual wellness seminar.
Encore’s virtual series, Beyond the Soundboard, offers events that dig deeper into music — from theory & history to practical lessons & tips. Our DNA of a Song sessions take a deep dive into a familiar song so we can discover what the musical elements are that make it work and perhaps why it became so popular.
Open to all male guardians — Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. Our Campfire Men's Circle will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including connection between our inner and outer experiences, journaling, mindfulness meditation, and breathwork.
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
A veteran herself, Janel teaches yoga with the aim of training the mind, body, and spirit to heal. Explore & experience the benefits of yoga — increased flexibility, muscle strength & tone, a balanced metabolism, and improved cardio & circulatory health. Beginners welcome!
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
iRest is a deep meditation practice used worldwide for its positive impact on the mind and body. This practice relieves stress and pain, improves sleep, and helps reset your nervous system. Used in military and first responder settings as a top-tier approach to mental health & wellness, iRest is rapidly growing in popularity in our guardian communities.
Come to Kailua Beach to play beach volleyball and lunch. We will have a court set up for volleyball as well as some other beach games. Meet other guardians, bring the family, and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches on island. We will have free drinks and lunch provided. Community, exercise, and outdoors is important, and we’re excited to gives guardian on-island a family event to enjoy the beach.
This Homefront gathering is for the spouses & partners of Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
This Homefront gathering is for the spouses & partners of First Responders (Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents). These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Challenge and refine your movement abilities through a combination of standing and floor-based exercises during this Zoom workshop with a Semper Stronger fitness coach. Mobility is your capacity for movement. It is critical for proprioception and is beneficial for people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. Led by a first responder staff member at Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to learn, listen, or share what's on your mind.
Come hike to the Likelike waterfall with fellow guardians (veterans & first responders). A short 0.8 mile hike led by Kenny Constantinides, a former firefighter and veteran who lives in Kailua, this is one of our new Guardian Revival Hawaii events. Reap the benefits of nature, exercise, and camaraderie.
Join outdoor leaders Leslie and Lauren on a peaceful 1-mile mindfulness walk through the scenic woods of Pelton Pond in Fahnestock State Park. Our walk will end at the pavilion, where we will warm up with a campfire and hot cocoa, and a mindful practice of releasing something into the fire which we either hope for or want to let go of. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Our Vet2Vet peer gathering is open to all Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Break down barriers and build understanding. This training is designed to raise awareness and reduce the negative stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination associated with mental health and substance use. Guardian Revival organizes training sessions for our team — and we’re opening this one up to the broader guardian community!
Our First Line peer gathering is for Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Learn the skills to recognize and assist someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. This session is not just informative — it’s practical, and it will empower you to be a source of help & hope and is valuable for anyone working in mental health and suicide prevention. Guardian Revival organizes training sessions for our team — and we’re opening this one up to the broader guardian community!
Celebrate Transit Equity Day a little early with Another Summit on a transit-accessible walk through the quaint village of Cold Spring, NY — one of the best portals to the outdoors that's accessible from NYC using public transit only, no car needed! This outing highlights the importance of equitable access to transportation and nature for all communities, including guardians and their families. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Our Vet2Vet peer gathering is open to all Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard. These gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Open to all male guardians — Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents. Our Campfire Men's Circle will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including connection between our inner and outer experiences, journaling, mindfulness meditation, and breathwork.
Join us for Wellness Wednesdays! This gathering will focus on various topics related to health & wellness, including exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep. Hosted by Kenny, a former Navy SEAL and a Peer Leader Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Our Women Guardian gathering is open to all women veterans (Veterans, Active Military, Reserve & National Guard) & first responders (Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents) to network & connect with peers. Led by a female Peer Leader from Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to listen, learn, and share what's on your mind.
Our Jam sessions are outlets for guardians to explore music & build meaningful relationships and are hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using your own instrument or one of ours.
Explore the serene beauty of the outdoors while learning the art of birding on a 1.8-mile walk along the Stonykill Sierra Trail. This beginner-friendly outing will cover methods for finding and identifying birds using binoculars, ID books and tech. Space is limited. All materials (ID books, binoculars) will be available to borrow. DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)