1 Veteran Foundation

1 Veteran Foundation 1 Veteran Foundation is a non-profit organization who helps Veterans in need to attain a PTSD service dogs in Southern Arizona.

The 1 Veteran Foundation was started with an idea. In November of 2015 when we applied for our 501c3 with the IRS. Our mission is to help American Veteran who are dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), by providing a service dogs at little to no cost to the veteran. In our 1st year since we have opened, our goal was to train five service dogs to help our veterans. We ended the year wi

th eight service dogs trained, and two placed with their veteran. We want to raise awareness of the struggles that veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) deal with daily. Our goal is to put a stop to veteran su***de.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💜🩵A reminder that no one has to face their struggles alone. Checking in...
09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💜🩵

A reminder that no one has to face their struggles alone. Checking in, listening without judgment, and letting someone know you care can make a difference.

If you’re struggling, please reach out. You matter. Your life matters. Help is available.

💜🩵 Let’s spread hope, compassion, and awareness, not just this month, but every day.

***deprevention

CONGRATULATIONS, JUDEE & AUTUMN! 🎖️🐕‍🦺We're so proud to celebrate our newest service dog team! Your hard work, dedicatio...
08/31/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, JUDEE & AUTUMN! 🎖️🐕‍🦺

We're so proud to celebrate our newest service dog team! Your hard work, dedication, and bond have brought you to this incredible milestone.

Here's to the next chapter and all the adventures ahead. We're honored to be part of your journey! 🐾

Today, we remember the beloved pets who left paw prints on our hearts. 🌈🐾Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is a time to hon...
08/28/2026

Today, we remember the beloved pets who left paw prints on our hearts. 🌈🐾

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is a time to honor their unconditional love, the memories we shared, and the joy they brought into our lives. Though they may no longer be by our side, they will always be a part of our family. ❤️

Forever loved. Forever remembered. Forever in our hearts. 🐾🌈

For someone living with PTSD, sleep does not always mean rest.Trauma can keep the nervous system on high alert, making i...
08/28/2026

For someone living with PTSD, sleep does not always mean rest.

Trauma can keep the nervous system on high alert, making it difficult to fully relax even when the body is supposed to be recovering. Nightmares, restless sleep, muscle tension, and waking frequently can leave someone feeling exhausted before the day has even begun.

Sometimes, it can feel like your body spent the night preparing for danger instead of resting.

If you or someone you love experiences this, know that it is not laziness or a lack of effort. Sleep disturbances can be part of living with post-traumatic stress disorder, and support is available.

Understanding what PTSD can look like is one way we can replace judgment with compassion. 🤍

Save or share this post to help someone understand what may be happening beneath the surface.

There’s something incredibly special about the way dogs seem to know when we need them most. 🐕They may notice when we’re...
08/26/2026

There’s something incredibly special about the way dogs seem to know when we need them most. 🐕

They may notice when we’re anxious, sad, stressed, or simply having a difficult day. And somehow, they seem to respond in their own way, whether that means staying close, offering affection, or bringing a little joy into the moment.

They may not understand our words, but they can be incredibly attuned to our emotions and behavior.

That connection is part of what makes the bond between people and dogs so meaningful. Sometimes, having a loyal companion beside you can make a difficult moment feel a little less heavy. 🐕‍🦺🤍

PTSD can look different from person to person. There is no single type of person, background, or experience that defines...
08/23/2026

PTSD can look different from person to person. There is no single type of person, background, or experience that defines who can develop it.

While PTSD is often associated with military service and combat, trauma can affect anyone. A frightening, overwhelming, or deeply distressing experience can leave lasting effects on the mind and body.

And sometimes, the hardest part is feeling like you have to hide what you’re going through.

If you’re struggling with PTSD, please remember that needing help does not make you weak. What you’re experiencing is real, and you deserve to be met with understanding rather than judgment.

You don’t have to carry it alone. Talking to someone you trust, connecting with a support group, or seeking help from a mental health professional can be an important step toward healing.

There is no shame in asking for support. You deserve it too. 🤍

What Is Secondary Trauma? 🤔You don’t have to experience trauma firsthand to be affected by it.Secondary trauma can happe...
08/22/2026

What Is Secondary Trauma? 🤔

You don’t have to experience trauma firsthand to be affected by it.

Secondary trauma can happen when you are repeatedly exposed to someone else’s traumatic experiences, whether by hearing their story, witnessing their struggles, or supporting them through the aftermath. Over time, their pain can begin to affect your own emotional and mental well-being.

It can happen to people in helping professions, including:

👩‍⚕️ Healthcare workers
👨‍🚒 First responders
🧠 Therapists and counselors
👥 Social workers
❤️ Caregivers, friends, and family members

Some signs may include:

🚩 Distressing or intrusive thoughts
🚩 Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or numb
🚩 Avoiding certain people, places, or conversations
🚩 Changes in mood or increased irritability
🚩 Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
🚩 Feeling unusually anxious, sensitive, or easily startled
🚩 Turning to substances or unhealthy habits to cope

Caring deeply for someone can take an emotional toll, and recognizing that does not make you selfish or uncaring.

If these experiences begin affecting your daily life, relationships, or ability to function, reaching out for support is important. A therapist, counselor, or support group can help you process what you are carrying too.

You can care for someone else and still take care of yourself. Your well-being matters, too. 🤍

Giving back to those who have given so much. 🇺🇸🤍The Splash 3 Foundation has been a meaningful part of the 1 Veteran Foun...
08/21/2026

Giving back to those who have given so much. 🇺🇸🤍

The Splash 3 Foundation has been a meaningful part of the 1 Veteran Foundation family. Through their charity tournaments, they have supported our mission and made us a recipient multiple times, helping us continue our work in support of our veterans.

Now, it’s our turn to give back.

We were honored to present Splash 3 Foundation with a donation to support their continued efforts to make a difference in the lives of veterans.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity, partnership, and commitment they have shown our veteran community over the years. What started with their support has grown into a relationship built on a shared mission: giving back to those who have served.

Thank you, Splash 3 Foundation, for standing with our veterans and for allowing us to stand with you. We hope this donation helps you continue the incredible work you do. 🇺🇸

Together, we can make an even greater impact.

PTSD can affect more than the person experiencing the trauma. It can also affect the relationships around them.Trauma ca...
08/18/2026

PTSD can affect more than the person experiencing the trauma. It can also affect the relationships around them.

Trauma can make trust, communication, intimacy, and connection feel more difficult. Loved ones may feel confused, helpless, or emotionally drained, while the person living with PTSD may struggle to explain what they are feeling or why they are pulling away.

But support can make a meaningful difference. Feeling understood and connected can help reduce isolation and remind someone that they do not have to face recovery alone.

At the same time, supporting someone with PTSD does not mean carrying everything by yourself. Healthy boundaries, open communication, and support for both people matter.

If PTSD is affecting your relationships, reaching out to a mental health professional who understands trauma can be an important step. Individual, couples, or family therapy may help create a safer space to understand one another and move forward together. 🤍💙

Not everyone who looks okay feels okay. Some are holding it together quietly, just trying to make it through the day.Let...
08/16/2026

Not everyone who looks okay feels okay. Some are holding it together quietly, just trying to make it through the day.

Let's choose kindness. Let's listen more, judge less, and be there when someone needs a little light.



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