Bastion Community

Bastion Community No Veteran Heals Alone

Bastion began as America's first intentional community for disabled veterans & families in Gentilly. Think community as intervention.

Bastion now serves veterans all across New Orleans and beyond with free programs, wellness resources, and community-based support. The absence of community creates a dangerous void that can imperil or undermine the stability and ongoing recovery of those impacted by trauma and loss. Bastion will be a place where each member actively participates in such a way that the community becomes the first provider of service and support for its members.

Don't forget to join us this evening for a presentation on veteran funeral benefits, hosted by Lake Lawn Metairie Funera...
09/03/2026

Don't forget to join us this evening for a presentation on veteran funeral benefits, hosted by Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries. Learn about planning essentials, further resources, and benefits for veterans and family members.

This event begins at 5:30pm. Please use the contact info below to call, text, or email our hosts and let them know you plan to attend.

*Meet us at our new Veteran Wellness Center, located at 1825 Mirabeau Avenue right next to our old office building at 1901 Mirabeau.

Bastion's Resident Council, a group of community members elected by their peers, have kept their neighbors socially conn...
08/28/2026

Bastion's Resident Council, a group of community members elected by their peers, have kept their neighbors socially connected this summer through fun gatherings like this painting class!

We're so grateful to have our new Veteran Wellness Center in the heart of Bastion's original site, America's first intentional community for veterans and families. Not only does this building provide critical capacity and resources for Bastion's programs, it also gives veterans opportunities to be creative, independent, and innovative by hosting their own events and resident-led initiatives.

Thank you to our instructor Angela Bowens and her sister Gaynell for facilitating this class. Everyone left with a masterpiece of their own to take this memorable experience home with them.

The Bastion veteran community invites our Gentilly neighbors to join us for a special Open House & Town Hall event this ...
08/10/2026

The Bastion veteran community invites our Gentilly neighbors to join us for a special Open House & Town Hall event this Wednesday evening. Details below. We hope to see you then!

07/22/2026

Did you catch Bastion on WVUE FOX 8? Our new Veteran Wellness Center has hit the news!

Whether you're a veteran searching for support or looking for a new opportunity to serve, Bastion is here for you. Our unique community offers life-changing resources, cost-free programs, and meaningful relationships to help you heal, grow, and thrive in your post-military life.

Visit us to learn more about our veteran programs, support for caregivers and family members, community events, public wellness classes, and more!

Tonight's Neighborhood Town Hall & Open House has been POSTPONED due to potential storm conditions. Stay tuned for updat...
07/22/2026

Tonight's Neighborhood Town Hall & Open House has been POSTPONED due to potential storm conditions. Stay tuned for updates regarding our new date!

This event is for our Gentilly neighbors to explore Bastion's new Veteran Wellness Center and learn about the resources, services, and community events that are available to them.

Join the Bastion veteran community TOMORROW evening at 6pm for a special 4th of July Concert with Nola Vet Jams! This li...
06/30/2026

Join the Bastion veteran community TOMORROW evening at 6pm for a special 4th of July Concert with Nola Vet Jams!

This live show, taking place on our beautiful new Veteran Wellness Center deck, is free and open to the public.

No RSVP necessary, we hope to see you tomorrow at 6pm!

1825 Mirabeau Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122

Bastion was so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our new Veteran Wellness Center with ConnectLA and some of the ...
06/26/2026

Bastion was so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our new Veteran Wellness Center with ConnectLA and some of the other impactful individuals who made this historic project possible! As we honor ten years since the groundbreaking of our residential community, we'll be celebrating this milestone all year through different events, ceremonies, and new wellness offerings.

ConnectLA works tirelessly to ensure all Louisiana residents have access to high speed internet. Access to reliable wifi is critical for virtual doctor appointments, remote work and schooling, and at-home resource navigation. Thanks to ConnectLA, we're getting closer every day to completely eliminating the digital divide in Louisiana by implementing statewide access to high speed internet. This means more residents of rural Louisiana will be connected to the providers, resources, and information they need to thrive, all from the comfort of their home.

Thank you to the city, state, and veteran community leaders who joined us to acknowledge ConnectLA's support of this project. ConnectLA helped Bastion fund important elements of our new building, including back up solar panels which will charge batteries that can be used to power the building during outages, turning this Veteran Wellness Center into a community lighthouse for the whole neighborhood.

Check out what our Headway Program participants in San Antonio captured on a recent morning nature walk!Pletz Park provi...
06/23/2026

Check out what our Headway Program participants in San Antonio captured on a recent morning nature walk!

Pletz Park provided the perfect opportunity for an eye-spy style photography session: veterans each drew a crayon at random and were assigned with finding objects or natural elements in that color family.

We were so honored to welcome members of our U.S. Navy to Bastion for Fleet Week! ⚓️These service members provided criti...
06/04/2026

We were so honored to welcome members of our U.S. Navy to Bastion for Fleet Week! ⚓️

These service members provided critical support to help us finish the last phases of our transition into our new Veteran Wellness Center. They helped paint, plant, and move furniture, donating their time and energy to help Bastion look our best.

We didn't let them leave without a proper crawfish tutorial, led by our Food Systems Coordinator and garden guru Zach.

05/29/2026

Start your weekend early — this performance is all the sunshine you need. ☀️

To every person in this video: thank you for your service, your spirit, your incredible vocals, and your fierce dance moves.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to create space for community moments like these to flourish.

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1825 Mirabeau Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70122

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(888) 737-5577

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