Heroes Wellness Collective

11/11/2025

Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Continue to Serve

Today, we pause to honor all who have worn the uniform—those who stood ready in defense of others, and those who continue to serve long after coming home.

At Operation Recovery, we believe service doesn’t end with the mission; it evolves. Through the Heroes Wellness Collective, we’re building a space where veterans, first responders, and their families can find support, purpose, and connection.

Your courage inspires the work we do every day.
Your stories remind us why community matters.
Your well-being remains our mission.

If you’re a veteran, or someone who loves one, join us at heroeswellnesscollective.org and be part of the movement to heal and grow together.

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

We love seeing stories like this brought to life on stage!🎭

Pioneering psychiatrist Dr. Donna Ames, who recently spoke at the Next Mission Summit, just let us know about Parallel Process and we wanted to share it with you. It's a powerful new play exploring moral injury, reconciliation, and the lifelong ripple effects of war - through the story of two Vietnam veteran brothers.

📍 The Odyssey Theatre, Los Angeles
🗓️ Oct 17 – Nov 2 (select dates)
🎟️ parallelprocesstheplay.com |

Tickets are going fast - don't miss out.

“Parallel Process is a powerful story of how wars endure long after the final shots are fired.” — Col. Gregory Daddis (Ret.) and Combat Veteran

10/14/2025

🚨 We’re LIVE at UCLA! The Next Mission Summit is underway; State of the State: The Future of Veteran & First Responder Wellness on NOW!

Join the conversation, in person or on Zoom:
👉 NextMissionSummit.org

10/09/2025

Instructor with Veterans Yoga Project and founder of Ohuru Yoga & Wellness, Chidimma blends yoga, meditation, Reiki, and trauma-informed somatic practices. Her mission is to create safe, healing environments for veterans and first responders through breathwork, movement, and sound. She will guide a special breathing exercise at the summit.

📅 October 14–15 | UCLA Covel Commons
🔗 Learn more: nextmissionsummit.org
🎟 Register: https://nextmissionsummit-UCLA.eventbrite.com

Veterans Yoga Project: https://veteransyogaproject.org/
Ohuru Yoga: https://www.ohuruyoga.com/

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10/08/2025

Director of the UCLA/VA Veteran Family Wellbeing Center, Tom has supported military and veteran families since 2008. He pioneered telehealth delivery of the FOCUS program, helping thousands of veterans and families build resilience through skill-based care. He will present on family wellbeing and resilience.

📅 October 14–15 | UCLA Covel Commons
🔗 Learn more: nextmissionsummit.org
🎟 Register: https://nextmissionsummit-UCLA.eventbrite.com

Veteran Family Wellbeing Center: http://vfwc.ucla.edu/

10/08/2025

Marine Corps veteran and psychiatrist at UCLA/VA Greater LA, Dr. Dunn is a national leader in interventional psychiatry and psychedelic research. He will co-present “Research to Promote Warrior Brain Health.”

📅 October 14–15 | UCLA Covel Commons
🔗 Learn more: nextmissionsummit.org
🎟 Register: https://nextmissionsummit-UCLA.eventbrite.com

UCLA Health Profile: https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/walter-dunn

10/08/2025

Former Navy SEAL and Executive Director of the Warrior Heritage Foundation, Justin leads veteran programming and advocacy at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall. He will present “Changing the Veteran Landscape.”

📅 October 14–15 | UCLA Covel Commons
🔗 Learn more: nextmissionsummit.org
🎟 Register: https://nextmissionsummit-UCLA.eventbrite.com

Learn More: https://www.warriorheritagefoundation.org/

10/08/2025

Secretary of CalVet and U.S. Navy veteran, Lindsey is the first woman to lead California’s Department of Veterans Affairs since 1975. She will join the panel “State of the State.”

📅 October 14–15 | UCLA Covel Commons
🔗 Learn more: nextmissionsummit.org
🎟 Register: https://nextmissionsummit-UCLA.eventbrite.com

CalVet Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov/

10/08/2025

Head of Public Sector at Ipsos and former VA Chief Experience Officer, John is a Marine veteran and global leader in veteran reintegration. He will join the panel “State of the State.”

📅 October 14–15 | UCLA Covel Commons
🔗 Learn more: nextmissionsummit.org
🎟 Register: https://nextmissionsummit-UCLA.eventbrite.com

Learn More: https://www.ipsos.com/en

10/07/2025

President & CEO of Cohen Veterans Network, Dr. Hassan has over 30 years of military behavioral health leadership. He will speak on “Transforming Military Mental Health Care.”📅 October 14–15 | UCLA Covel Commons
🔗 Learn more: nextmissionsummit.org
🎟 Register: https://nextmissionsummit-UCLA.eventbrite.com

Learn More: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/

10/07/2025

Army Ranger veteran and founder of Gulf Coast Valor, Mike provides decompression retreats for active-duty SOF. He will join the “Healing Through Experience” panel.

📅 October 14–15 | UCLA Covel Commons
🔗 Learn more: nextmissionsummit.org
🎟 Register: https://nextmissionsummit-UCLA.eventbrite.com

Learn More about Gulf Coast Valor: http://www.gulfcoastvalor.org/