Program areas at Warriors for Freedom
Warrior scuba was launched in september 2016 to provide an opportunity for current and former members of our military and their families to experience the world of scuba diving. Warriors for Freedom has partnered with bluewater divers of Oklahoma city to asiist us in providing the proper training and eduction to become padi certified open water divers. Research shows scuba can help create a sense of purpose, camaraderie and self-confidence that the service member experienced during their time in uniform. Scuba has also been shown to be an effective alternate therapy for individuals battling ptsd, traumatic brain injury, and depression in an environment found nowhere else on earth.
On september 1, 2014 we launched a remembering the 22 campaign in honor of the 22 confirmed veterans who were committing suicide each day due to untreated combat-related stressors and injuries. Although great strides have been made and the national average is now 17, the mission is far from over. Warriors for Freedom foundation provides mental, physical and wellness support to our nations heroes and their families in the areas of outdoor activities, scholarships and promoting mental health and wellness awareness, specifically post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), combat stress reaction (csr) and traumatic brain injury (tbi).
Wff provides outdoor programming opportunities of all kinds to engage military members and veterans of all physical abilities . Our Warriors enjoy activities like hunting, skeet, motocross, camping and more to provide purpose and an opportunity for camaraderie while coping with the impacts of their service, increasing their resilience and improving their long term physical and emotional health.
We offer programs, essential resources, and critical services that cultivate camaraderie, and champions the mental health of those we serve. The organization is well known for providing activities that help those who face post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), combat stress reaction (csr) and traumatic brain injuries (tbi), as well as acutely focusing on suicide prevention via the r22 campaign.