IWP Ride Against Suicide

10/18/2026

Even though your mind may jump to the worst case scenario after you reach out for help, doesn’t mean we do. Our specialized group of therapists listen to what’s happening NOW and decide how to start at the lowest level to get you back on track. Reaching out for help doesn’t mean get your bags packed for residential treatment; it could mean drive to our Support Center, meet with Scott and end the day with some sawdust therapy.

We got you, You Are Not Alone.

You don’t have to carry it alone. 💙

The Invisible Wounds Project exists for those who serve(d) and the people who love them: veterans, police, fire, EMS, frontline medical staff, corrections, 911 dispatchers, and their families.

We offer community, hope, healing, and support, and we connect you with specialized, trauma-informed therapists and resources built around your journey, not a one-size-fits-all program.

Every year, we walk alongside thousands of individuals, families, and groups right here in Forest Lake and beyond.

If you or someone you know needs support, reach out today. Our team is available five days a week, in person or virtually. One call, one message, or one visit is all it takes to start.

📞 Call us: 1-855-435-7497
📍 Stop in: 840 Lake St. S, Unit B, Forest Lake, MN
🔗 Get support: iwproject.org/get-help

Please note that we don't offer a 24-hour crisis line.

Do you know someone who’s been carrying too much? Share this post or send it to them directly. It might be the reminder they need.

You are not alone. You never were.

10/17/2026

Tonight, we celebrate the wedding of our boy Steven and his beautiful bride, Michell! Please wish them a congratulations!

10/09/2026

💜🚴 A little video recap of the 2026 Invisible Wounds Project’s Ride Against Su***de! 🚴‍♂️🩵

As always,
Stay Tuned

10/06/2026

Sometimes healing doesn't start with words. Sometimes it starts with a block of wood, a few good tools, and a little bit of patience.

That's the quiet magic of the woodshop. When your hands are busy, your mind gets a chance to slow down. The noise fades. You focus on the grain, the cut, the next step. And at the end, you're holding something real that you made yourself.

And it's not just a feeling. Research on creative arts programs shows that hands-on creative work can:
🔨 Lower stress and anxiety by giving the mind a calm, focused task
🔨 Ease symptoms of PTSD and depression
🔨 Build confidence and a sense of accomplishment
🔨 Improve focus and give a healthy outlet for difficult emotions
🔨 Create connection and reduce isolation through shared time at the bench

Therapy and clinical care remain essential. But healing also happens in the sawdust, in the conversations, and in the moment someone realizes they're not alone.

That's why our woodshop exists, for military, veterans, first responders, frontline professionals, and their families.

Every project tells a story. What will yours be? 🪚

10/03/2026

Had the privilege of representing Invisible Wounds Project with Heather Silvis at the Out of the Darkness Su***de Prevention Walk this morning in Rochester, MN.

Lots of great conversations with close to 1,000 people in attendance! May have even signed up a few cyclists for next year.

10/02/2026

On the route, we attempted to explain the power of our Woodshop and the community within the glass doors. We hope this helps:

Sometimes the impact of a pen goes far beyond the person who made it. 💙

This week, one of our handcrafted pens made by a member right here at Invisible Wounds Project was gifted to a veteran.
That veteran took the pen and did something pretty incredible with it.
She wrote a poem.

Titled “One More Turn,” her words beautifully connect the process of turning wood with the scars we carry, the imperfections that make us who we are, and the healing that can happen when we simply sit together, talk, and create.

“So we turn the wood, we talk, we stay
And help each other make it through the day.”

This is what our woodshop is about.

It may look like we're making pens, bowls, and other projects but sometimes we're creating connection. Sometimes we're creating a safe place to talk. And sometimes, something made by one person becomes exactly what another person needs to put their own story into words.

You are not alone.

09/26/2026

We have completed RAS 2026! Thank you everyone!

09/26/2026

Wonderful Night 2 dinner!

We were honored to have this incredible group of men from the Invisible Wounds Project stop into Ted’s last night for a hot meal while riding throughout Wisconsin and raising awareness for those who have served — and those who continue to serve our country — and the invisible wounds that can come with that service.

At the Invisible Wounds Project, they understand that the effects of trauma don’t just impact individuals. They can affect families, relationships, and entire communities. Their mission is to provide a safe, welcoming space where people can find the help and support they deserve.

Every story is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The Invisible Wounds Project works to meet people where they are and help address their unique needs.

We’re grateful to have been a small part of their journey and to support the important work they’re doing across Wisconsin. ❤️🇺🇸

Thank you for stopping at Ted’s, and thank you for the awareness you’re bringing to such an important cause!

09/26/2026

A little rain isn’t stopping the riders today!!!

See you all at Invisible Wounds Project's Concert For a Cause w/ Chris Janson!!

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