Causes: Counseling, Health, Health Support, Mental Health, Recreation & Sports, Sports

Mission: Professional Transformation Sports Development was established to provide a positive change for veterans of the military struggling with PTSD and/or depression. PTSD will engage veterans in outdoor sports, using highly-qualified instructors and coaches to assist veterans in gaining the necessary skills to advance and progress in an outdoor sport of their interest and choosing. The long-term goal of PTSD is to empower veterans to overcome personal struggles attained through the military and break the habits that hold them back from successfully reintegrating back into civilian life. This is accomplished by utilizing outdoor sports to form a new connection with like minded individuals who share a common passion in life.

Results: Since our inception in 2017, we've held over 12 classes and provided positive changes for over 100 veterans of the military struggling with PTSD and/or depression, through engagement in outdoor sports. We've become highly active members of our community and have engaged in community events that foster community cohesion which in turn provides more acceptance and understanding of veterans.

Target demographics: Veterans struggling with PTSD and/or depression and anxiety

Direct beneficiaries per year: 100 veterans

Geographic areas served: The USA

Programs: We utilize outdoor sports such as Mountain Biking, Skiing/Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, and Kayaking to help veterans form new positive habits and connections with like minded individuals who share a common passion in life.