National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center of Angel Fire

Announcement: HONOR FLIGHT June 2025 🇺🇸

For Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado male and female Veterans ❤️

Fly to Washington D.C. ✈️ ALL expenses paid!

Contact: Charles Cox IV 575-779-9440
PO Box 122 Costilla, NM 874542

The NVWHC Art Hub has been busy today! We had another two artist stop in to take advantage of our art station! ❤️🎨🖼️

We’re here until 3! Come see us. We’ll be open next Thursday-Saturday 11-3.

Tomorrow, we’ll be at the Farmers Market…weather pending! ❤️🇺🇸😁

On behalf of the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center (NVWHC), we graciously announce the retirement of LTC (R) Chuck Howe as Founder and Board President and Mr. Dan Rakes as Founder and General Counsel of the NVWHC Board of Directors as of June 26, 2024. Chuck and Dan, along with others, founded NVWHC in 2009 and have remained along the way an integral part of its mission to enhance the lives of veterans, and their families. To date, NVWHC has hosted 49 retreats, serving 898 participants. Chuck and Dan's unwavering support and service over the last 15 years had undoubtedly changed and saved many lives. It is with utmost appreciation, we wish to honor these two gentlemen for their contributions to the betterment of the mental health of our Nation’s veterans.

Please join us Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 5-7PM at the NVWHC Art Hub for this special event.

In addition to saying farewell to Chuck and Dan, we are excited to introduce NVWHC’s new Executive Committee, Markus Podell, President, Frank Gonzalez, Vice President, Destiny Bertucci, Treasurer, Janice Podell, Secretary and new board members Keith Rayborn and Kathy Dunbar.

The mission of this organization will remain the same. The magic that the retreats bring to those involved is undeniable and we will strive to continue making them the absolute best that they can be so that our participants can learn to thrive in spite of what happened to them.

If you are feeling called to help in some way, NVWHC is searching for donors and volunteers to help us continue our mission of providing healing holistic retreats to veterans and their partners struggling with Post Traumatic Stress. Help us remind them that they are not alone.

https://veteranswellnessandhealing.org/donate/
https://veteranswellnessandhealing.org/volunteer/

The NVWHC Art Hub is revamping our space and we have lots of art to part with. Make a donation of any amount and take home a piece of art 🖼️ while supporting veterans mental health! 🇺🇸🧠🏥
Thursday-Saturday 11AM - 3PM

Retreat number 49 is complete! We want to sincerely thank Lin Daley for her 37 years of service with our Nation’s veterans (8 with NVWHC). Lin has been a bright light for so many over the years; always giving of herself to those in need. We are sad to see her leave, but we feel so incredibly honored to have worked with her and to have been blessed by her beautiful spirit. We LOVE YOU Lin!! You will be missed! We wish you ALL the best that life has to offer in your new place. Remember to “trust the process”!❤️🇺🇸

We want to thank the Auslander Condominiums for always giving us a beautiful and peaceful place to host our retreats! 🏔️ 🏠

We want to also thank Shotgun Willie’s for always feeding our retreat participants and staff with love and care!🥘👨‍🍳 And thank you Kelley Cherry for the beautiful, delicious cake! 🍰

Today we start our 49th Veterans PTS Retreat! Please join us today for the Welcome Home Ceremony at The Auslander Condominiums 303 Pioneer Rd., Red River at 3:45 PM. We welcome them home with honor as they begin their healing journey. Your presence is always appreciated! ❤️🇺🇸

The first retreat of the year is off a wonderful start! We are also excited to have filled ALL 2024 retreat slots. We are still taking applications, as well as searching for an experienced licensed counselor to add to our staff. ❤️🇺🇸

Join us for our 49th Retreat Welcome Ceremony as we honor Veterans and their partners to a week full of healing and camaraderie!
Sunday, 4/28 @ 3:45 PM Auslander Condominiums 303 Pioneer Rd, Red River.

We are thrilled to have so many applications from hopeful retreat participants! It warms our hearts to know that so many people are seeking a deeper connection with their loved ones and themselves.

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to make these retreats a reality. Your donation will directly support our mission of providing free retreats to veterans and their partners who need it most, and help us continue to make a positive impact on the world.

Since 2009, we have hosted 47 retreats with 866 individuals, and we are excited to continue growing and serving more people with your help. Post Traumatic Growth is possible!

Please DONATE today! Your support is so appreciated!

Donate – National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, our success and future are dependent on your donations and support. Every retreat we host changes forever the lives of 8-10 veterans and their support partners. Not only them, but every person touched by the healing warrior is effected as well. Healing takes....

We have only 1 more spot left in our April 28-May 5th retreat! Apply today! ❤️🇺🇸

There is still space available for New Mexico veterans and their partners in our upcoming retreats.

April 28- May 5 and June 2-9! Apply TODAY!

https://www.veteranswellnessandhealing.org

Call with questions 505-501-8337

You are not alone!❤️🇺🇸

March 2024!

Angel Fire Hope Network!

Together we are better!

Hi friends!

We have redesigned our rack cards for the year and have a shipment of them on the way!

If you would like to receive some to share in your community, please send us your address in Messenger or email us at [email protected] and we will make sure we send some your way.

We are always here to answer any questions about the retreats or ways to give. 🤓

Applications can be found on our website!😁

DONATIONS are ALWAYS needed and MUCH APPRECIATED!🥰

Happy Monday!
Our October retreat dates have changed to October 20-27, 2024!
Accepting applications now for all 2024 retreats.

There is just over a week before Latayne C Scott kicks off the online memoir writing course. Due to a mini-grant from New Mexico Arts, the course is free to any New Mexico veteran or family member. Seven slots are still available. For more info and a link to the application, click on:

Online Memoir Writing Course for NM Military SouthWest Writers (SWW) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to helping both published and unpublished writers improve their craft and further their careers. This includes monthly meetings…

Your journey to healing starts HERE! Are you ready?

Call us 505-501-8337 or email [email protected]

We hope your New Year is off to a great start! We are accepting applications for our 2024 retreats. Please contact us with any questions 505-501-8337! 🇺🇸❤️

Sending love and gratitude to all of our service members today! We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and know how much you are appreciated!

We honor you today and everyday! 🇺🇸🪖You are not alone.

Hey friends, join us today at The Auslander
in Red River at 3:45 to help us welcome our group of retreat participants! ❤️🇺🇸

We just had one space open up for a New Mexico Veteran and their partner in our October 15-22 retreat! If you are a New Mexico veteran struggling with Post Traumatic Stress and would like an opportunity to experience a life altering week with your partner, military brothers and sisters and a rock star staff of educators, therapists and healers, this is your sign to contact us today.
505-501-8337 Applications are available on our website. Call with any questions!

✨ We are beyond grateful to announce that the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center has received a generous $2,000.00 donation from the Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers - Chapter 2! 🌟

Have you ever heard of Blue Star Mothers? 🇺🇸 Let us enlighten you about this incredible program. 💙

The National Blue Star Mothers is a non-profit organization composed of mothers who have children serving or who have served in the United States Armed Forces. These brave women, known as Blue Star Mothers, offer each other support, share their stories, and come together to support our troops and veterans.

But their mission doesn't stop there! The Blue Star Mothers actively work to foster patriotism by educating the community about the sacrifices made by our military families. They lend a helping hand to those in need, organize events to honor our heroes, and focus on promoting the well-being of our veterans.

We are honored to have the Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers - Chapter 2 as a valuable contributor in our mission to provide healing and wellness services for our beloved veterans. Their incredible donation will directly support our programs and services, allowing us to make a real difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers - Chapter 2 for their unwavering commitment to our veterans. Together, we can ensure that those who have served our nation receive the care and support they deserve.

If you would like to learn more about the National Blue Star Mothers program or contribute to their important cause, please visit their website at:

https://www.bluestarmothers.org/



https://www.bluestarmothers.org/history

Thank you, Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers - Chapter 2, for your incredible support! 🎗️🤝💙
Blue star amazing mom: Carolyn Donnell
NVWHC Vice President: Destiny Bertucci

NVWHC’s August retreat is currently full, but we still have a few spots left in our October retreat for NM veterans and their partners. Contact us for more details!

Are you struggling with Post Traumatic Stess? We still have space available in our FREE retreats in Red River August 6-13. Call Janice today! 505-501-8337 We are here for you!

Happy Friday! Our August 6-13 retreat still has a few open spots for NM veterans and their partners. If you are struggling with Post Traumatic Stress and could use a week of healing and restoration in Red River, apply today or call Janice with any questions 505-501-8337

We hope everyone had a safe a happy July 4th! ❤️🇺🇸🎇

Dear friends,

It is with a grateful heart that I prepare to step down from my position as Executive Director from the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center on June 30, 2023. The last 7 years have been full of experiences that I will take with me and cherish for the rest of my life. When Markus and I arrived here in 2016, we could never have imagined the journey we would embark upon. Afforded with the opportunity to attend an NVWHC retreat as participants, we immediately sensed our lives were about to change. The individuals and experiences at the retreat shifted something great inside of us that made us long to give back. On a leap of faith, we moved to Angel Fire not fully understanding what our mission would become, but ready to face it head on together.

Over the years, we have poured our hearts and souls into this organization and those we have been blessed to work with and alongside of. Markus and I have stayed incredibly busy conducting retreats, hosting fundraisers, going on state-wide outreaches, managing the day-to-day needs of the organization, and attending more board meetings than I can count.

The most precious part of our time here has been working with hundreds of veterans and their partners to help them learn how to overcome their trauma and to live their best lives. The undeniably talented retreat staff have become an extension of our own family whom we love and admire. The skills they possess and share wholeheartedly with each client and retreat participant they encounter is a blessing to witness. Markus and I could not do what we do without such an incredibly dedicated team. That is why we are not leaving for good!

NVWHC has contracted our personal business, JMP Unlimited, LLC to plan, recruit, promote and facilitate the retreats. Allowing us to branch out in other areas of our life, the freedom to be closer to our precious family, while continuing to be of service to our veterans and their partners. This plan serves us best for now.

It has been a great honor to serve this organization as Executive Director. I have gained more knowledge and healed more of myself in the last 7 years than I could have ever dreamed of. My heart overflows with gratitude! Thank you all for trusting me and allowing me to lead this organization while also discovering a better version of myself along the way.

As Retreat Coordinator, I can be reached at 505-501-8337. My new email address is [email protected].

​​​​​​​Thank you for your love and support over the years.

With gratitude,

​​​​​
Janice R. Podell

Are you looking for a sign?

NVWHC has 3 openings is our August 6-13 retreat for New Mexico veterans and their partners. Visit our website for an application and send it in today!