Bastion Community

Bastion Community Bastion is America's first intentional community for veterans and their families, located in New Orleans. Think community as intervention.

No veteran heals alone - the Bastion veteran community is here for you. 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.

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.

Bastion’s Headway Program participants honored those who served before them during Wounded Warrior Project’s Day of Serv...
05/25/2026

Bastion’s Headway Program participants honored those who served before them during Wounded Warrior Project’s Day of Service last week at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, marking America’s 250th birthday. 🇺🇸

Through cleaning and beautification efforts, our veterans had the opportunity to give back to the service members, veterans, and family members laid to rest at this historic site — continuing a legacy of service and remembrance ahead of Memorial Day today.

We’re proud to be part of this meaningful experience and grateful to everyone who helped make a lasting impact. This includes almost 1,800 WWP teammates, warriors, and community partners across the country who stepped up, gave back, and paid it forward to uplift their local communities.

Visit us at Bastion's new Veteran Wellness Center for any or all of these upcoming events! From wellness offerings like ...
05/20/2026

Visit us at Bastion's new Veteran Wellness Center for any or all of these upcoming events!

From wellness offerings like QiGong to social opportunities like Game Night, there's something for everyone. Please see our previous post for more details about next week's LDVA Benefits Clinic.

Through Bastion's Headway brain injury program, veterans find themselves in some unexpected places: a metal work studio,...
05/07/2026

Through Bastion's Headway brain injury program, veterans find themselves in some unexpected places: a metal work studio, the Alamo, a stock show & rodeo, cooking groups, garden workshops — even out on the lake for a day of adaptive kayaking.

But no matter where they go, they never go alone.

Some of the most powerful healing in Headway happens in the friendships formed along the way. Learning a new skill, exploring a new place, or discovering a new passion is always better when you have someone beside you to share it with.

Thank you to Heroes On The Water-San Antonio Chapter for making this day so enjoyable and accessible for our veterans. 🛶

This program, and its expansion to San Antonio, is powered by Wounded Warrior Project.

Thanks to a generous veteran donor making an impact for his fellow veterans, all of the GiveNOLA Day donations we've rec...
05/06/2026

Thanks to a generous veteran donor making an impact for his fellow veterans, all of the GiveNOLA Day donations we've received will be matched up to $5,000!

Help us finish strong by maximizing this generosity and maximizing the lives it will touch in our community.

https://www.givenola.org/organization/bastion

05/05/2026

From San Antonio to New Orleans, Bastion’s Headway program is connecting veterans with unique opportunities to learn new tools, functional skills, and artistic mediums.

Every aspect of Headway’s holistic approach to TBI care is cost-free to the veterans we serve. This includes individual occupational therapy services, wellness workshops, field trips, and group experiences that create lasting memories.

Help us continue pushing the boundaries of what veteran care can look like by making a gift to our GiveNOLA Day fundraiser! (link in bio)

Support Bastion today to fuel a lifetime of health, wellness, and connection for our veterans. Our cost-free veteran pro...
05/05/2026

Support Bastion today to fuel a lifetime of health, wellness, and connection for our veterans.

Our cost-free veteran programs, resources, and clinical services all center on the same goals: building skills, independence, and community. We're helping veterans achieve realistic, sustainable growth while giving them the tools to keep going.

GiveNOLA Day: https://www.givenola.org/organization/bastion

05/05/2026

This tree was here long before we were 🌳 and we intentionally incorporated it into our Veteran Wellness Center design to preserve it. Besides making appearances in many of our favorite photos and memories, it serves as a reminder of our roots and our innate ability to keep going.

Countless community barbecues, yoga classes, and back-to-school bashes have been shaded by this tree. It has survived hurricanes, three phases of construction over ten years, and a historic freeze. Today, it continues to serve as a silent, steady anchor in the middle of our growing community.

This beloved tree has become an iconic symbol, representing Bastion’s history and the veterans who planted our roots. Because of their commitment to this community, there are veterans who will experience a brighter tomorrow knowing that a place exists where No Veteran Heals Alone.

Help fuel the cost-free resources, programs, and specialized services our veterans need and deserve this GiveNOLA Day.

At Bastion, we know there are many paths to healing.Our 10-week Wellness Intensive aims to explore as many paths as poss...
05/04/2026

At Bastion, we know there are many paths to healing.

Our 10-week Wellness Intensive aims to explore as many paths as possible, especially those recognizing the powerful role of the body in mental and emotional healing.

Access to wellness offerings like yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, and meditation are combined with weekly psychoeducation sessions, giving veterans the tools and knowledge to better manage their own health and wellness. Participants practice mind-body skills in a supportive space, and walk away with practical strategies they can use in their everyday lives.

Veterans often face barriers like cost, transportation, and overwhelming resource navigation when they need support the most. Bastion's Wellness Intensive is cost-free, offers adaptive van rides, and includes support from social workers who can help veterans access other Bastion or partner organization resources.

In late 2024, this program launched with a small group of veterans, mostly Bastion residents. Today, we've graduated six cohorts of veterans through this program and are currently serving our seventh, which is completely made up of veterans who are new to Bastion. We've also launched an alumni program to help keep graduates connected and encourage them to continue accessing wellness resources at Bastion.

Help us develop, expand, and improve programs like the Wellness Intensive by making a GiveNOLA Day gift. This impactful day of philanthropy in New Orleans provides critical funding for our nonprofit and lets our community members know: No Veteran Heals Alone.

https://www.givenola.org/organization/bastion

Address

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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