Shields and Stripes Inc
Helping our Heroes because they Deserve the Best
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Shields and Stripes is aiming to address the suicide epidemic across the Veteran and First Responder population. We are addressing symptoms of PTSD head on through a holistic approach incorporating the mind, the body and spirit to ensure a successful recovery from trauma while in service of others.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Return to Life
4wk intensive in facility Health and Wellness therapy for veterans and first responders. Provides Strength and Conditioning programming, Nutrition evaluation and programming with registered dietician, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Behavioral Health therapy utilizing Psy D. and Social Worker.
Post 4week in person therapy, follow on 12 week tele-health to include the families and maximize effectiveness of treatment modalities.
Where we work
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Shields and Stripes goals:
- Treat 96 First Responders and Veterans annually in our 3month intensive outpatient care program
- Continue to offer educational services to First Responder and Active Military members on Operator Syndrome and symptoms of PTSD
- Ultimately bring attention to the model of a holistic approach that much be used to address all aspects of the human body, nutrition, physical fitness, mindfulness and spirituality
- Acquire enough funding to open brick and mortar facility in order to facilitate more treatment for more of our nations heroes
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Shields and Stripes is actively working towards and acquiring partnerships in the Health and Wellness industries as well as Travel industries.
A majority of S&S's expenses come from travel costs, a partnership with airlines and lodging services would significantly reduce the financial impact those have on our organizations and ultimately afford us the ability to serve more of our heroes.
We plan to utilize corporate sponsors and partners for outreach, treating veterans who have transitioned out of service and into the corporate world yet still battling traumas while serving in the military
We are building community relationships with local first responders to address their needs in the health and wellness space so they can continue to be good stewards to their community.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our capabilities continue to grow as our operational and clinical staff grows.
Currently utilize a full therapy staff of:
Clinical Psychologists and Social Workers
Registered Dieticians
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Strength and Conditioning coaches
Our operational staff is well versed in business development and has a wealth of experience in the health and wellness space as users of the treatment programs.
Our Board continues to grow with vast experiences in all industries keeping our organization mixed with various viewpoints, opinions and recommendations for healthy growth.
Our board of advisors is a dedicated group of professionals that provide assistance in fields that the leadership staff is not intimately familiar with, making them a critical resource to the company when building contracts and agreements.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
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Shields and Stripes Inc
Board of directorsas of 05/15/2023
Rory Berke
Shields and Stripes
Term: 2023 - 2025
Rory Berke
Chris Sperry
Steven Nisbet
Jennifer Byrne
Cody Cerny
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