Hearts of Patriots
  • ABOUT US
    • OUR STORY
    • EDUCATION >
      • BLOOD STRIPE l A SPOUSE'S STORY
      • LIVING WITH PTSD AND TBI
      • PTSD AND TBI STATISTICS
    • WHAT WE DO
    • OUR LEADERSHIP
    • IN THE NEWS
    • VOLUNTEER >
      • BECOME A VOLUNTEER
      • CARING FOR CAREGIVERS FAQ
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    • LORAIN COUNTY CHAPTER >
      • ARPA Funding Veteran Families
    • PREVIOUS EVENTS >
      • Stakeholders & Community Leaders Event
  • CAREGIVER PROGRAMS
    • CAREGIVER RESOURCE DIRECTORY
    • CAREGIVER MEMBERSHIP
    • HOLIDAY ADOPT A CAREGIVER
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OUR MISSION

​​Because veteran caregivers and families also sacrifice​ Hearts of Patriots provides Education, Resources, and Support to PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) combat veteran spouses and their families.  The struggle for veteran spouses is daily and there will never come a time when things will be fixed. Their sacrifice​ and that of their family will go on always. In spite of this, these strong individuals express their deep love for their veteran, cherishing the good days and trudging through the more difficult stretches as they struggle to hold their families together. 

Ensuring that spouses of Veterans who suffer from invisible wounds are not alone throughout their difficult journey as caregivers.


Introducing Hearts of Patriots Regional Chapter
HEARTS OF PATRIOTS
LORAIN COUNTY CHAPTER!

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​CAREGIVERS

PTSD effects more than just the mental health of the individual.

OUR PROGRAMS

Hearts of Patriots offers hope to veteran families touched by the effects of PTSD.
​You are not alone. If someone you love is dealing with the trauma of combat exposure, it can be difficult to know how to support them. ​PTSD affects more than the mental health of the individual — it also impacts the person's family and friends.
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​We stand up for those who stand by those who served. Through personal communication, a private Facebook group, small gifts, and more, our programs offer support to spouses and families touched by the effects of PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or both.  
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​BLOOD STRIPE
 Spouse's Story 
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Blood Stripe- a Spouse's Story
This documentary tells the story of a family torn apart as a veteran and his wife struggle with the invisible wounds of war. This true story of heartbreak, healing, and hope is told through interviews, mixed media, and performance art.
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Hearts of Patriots a Registered 501 (c)(3) | EIN: 81-3929185
Hearts of Patriots is a recipient of GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency.  As an all-volunteer organization your donations directly support our programs for  PTSD Combat Veteran Spouses and their families. ​​Donations are tax-deductible by the donor. 
About Hearts of Patriots
When veterans return suffering from PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, or both, their transition into civilian can be especially difficult.  Co-founded by the wife of a Marine who served in Iraq, Hearts of Patriots understands the challenges faced by caregivers of veterans with invisible wounds of war.   
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Our Mission
Our mission is to support these hidden heroes on their journey to create a home — and a life — that is once again whole by providing education, resources and support to PTSD combat veteran spouses and their families. ​

Contact

Denise Weller -  ​email denise@vetspouse.org
Megan Cain - ​email megan@vetspouse.org
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  • ABOUT US
    • OUR STORY
    • EDUCATION >
      • BLOOD STRIPE l A SPOUSE'S STORY
      • LIVING WITH PTSD AND TBI
      • PTSD AND TBI STATISTICS
    • WHAT WE DO
    • OUR LEADERSHIP
    • IN THE NEWS
    • VOLUNTEER >
      • BECOME A VOLUNTEER
      • CARING FOR CAREGIVERS FAQ
  • REGIONAL CHAPTERS
    • LORAIN COUNTY CHAPTER >
      • ARPA Funding Veteran Families
    • PREVIOUS EVENTS >
      • Stakeholders & Community Leaders Event
  • CAREGIVER PROGRAMS
    • CAREGIVER RESOURCE DIRECTORY
    • CAREGIVER MEMBERSHIP
    • HOLIDAY ADOPT A CAREGIVER
  • CONTACT US
  • BLOG
  • DONATE