Who We Are

Supporting veterans through mental health care

Stress Free Vets Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans overcome stress, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health challenges. We believe every veteran deserves access to compassionate, evidence-based support. By connecting veterans with resources and community, we work toward a future where all veterans can thrive.

Our Mission

Stress Free Vets Inc. supports veterans by providing accessible mental health resources and community connection to help them heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, and related challenges.

We are dedicated to breaking the stigma around veteran mental health and creating pathways to recovery. Through direct support, peer connections, and evidence-based resources, we help veterans reclaim their lives and build resilience. Every initiative we undertake is designed to make a meaningful difference in the mental wellbeing of those who served our country.

Our Vision

Veterans thriving free from stress and mental health struggles

We envision a future where veterans receive the mental health support they need to overcome anxiety, PTSD, anger issues, substance abuse, and other challenges. A future where every veteran has access to evidence-based treatment, compassionate care, and community support to rebuild their lives with confidence and resilience.

That future is within reach when organizations commit to long-term mental health solutions, and when veterans are heard as experts on their own recovery. That is the work Stress Free Vets Inc. exists to advance.

How We Operate

Supporting vets through direct care and community connection

Role One

Direct Veteran Support

We connect veterans struggling with stress, anxiety, PTSD, and related mental health challenges with evidence-based resources and peer support. Our approach prioritizes accessibility and removes barriers to care for those who need it most.

  • One-on-one counseling and peer support matching.
  • Crisis intervention and rapid mental health response.
  • Educational workshops on stress management and coping strategies.
  • Accessible resource navigation with no stigma or bureaucracy.
Role Two

Community Building and Advocacy

We foster awareness and action around veteran mental health at every level. That means raising public understanding, connecting community partners, and advocating for policies that ensure all vets can access the support they deserve.

  • Public awareness campaigns on veteran mental health needs.
  • Peer support networks and group programming for veterans.
  • Community partnerships with employers, healthcare, and civic leaders.
  • Advocacy for veteran-centered mental health policy and funding.
Governance

Independent, transparent, accountable to the public

Stress Free Vets Inc. is a board-governed nonprofit public charity. We hold ourselves to the same standards of disclosure and integrity that we ask of every partner, because the trust placed in us by donors and the veteran community is the foundation of our mission to help vets with stress.

  • Independent Board of DirectorsMajority-independent directors with term limits and full fiduciary responsibility for mission and finance.
  • Annual audited financialsIndependent audit and Form 990 published openly each year, alongside program-level disclosures.
  • Veteran Advisory CouncilVeteran and partner leaders advise on program priorities, ensuring decisions reflect the communities we serve.
  • Public impact reportingAnnual impact reports, outcomes data, and program evaluations published for supporters, partners, and the public.
Join Our Mission

Support veterans facing mental health challenges

Whether you're a veteran seeking help, a mental health professional, a supporter, or someone who cares about veteran wellness, we invite you to connect with us about how we can make a difference together.