
V.O.R.T.P.
Hello and Welcome to the Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Project
Welcome Home Veterans!
This is your website. The hope of V.O.R.T.P. is to help you and your family to reconnect with yourself and community through the great outdoors. V.O.R.T.P is an organization inspired and operated by Veterans, for Veterans. Please scroll down to learn more about V.O.R.T.P.
NEWSLETTER
Get timely information on health and wellness options that help you live a well rounded life.
The V.O.R.T.P newsletter informs you about health and wellness options that help reduce stress naturally, promote physical fitness, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Our news letter will do this by finding the latest articles that are out in publication and re-printing this information on a weekly basis. We hope to bring articles that are designed with you the Veteran in mind.
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SPONSORS PAGE
The people and organizations that support the V.O.R.T.P. program.
The Sponsors Page is to let you who is supporting you.
These supporters have made a generous financial donation to V.O.R.T.P.
In appreciation we have posted links to these businesses. Often times these businesses offer discounts for their services and goods to Veterans.
We encourage you to take a look by clicking here.

VETERANS’ RESOURCES
THE V.O.R.T.P. NETWORK
The network of V.O.R.T.P. Sponsors, Members and Resources. Search on the interactive map or lists below.
Activities Providers (17)
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Adaptive Sports Association970.403.6522 -3
The Mission of Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) is to provide outdoor, sport and recreational experiences for people with disabilities. Adaptive Sports Association’s programs help to enrich and transform the lives of people with disabilities through sports and recreation. By working with participants to overcome physical and cognitive challenges in a supportive environment, ASA helps participants explore possibilities.
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Veterans Homestead Project808-214-3214 - Hands on training of regenerative agricultural practices2
Hands on training of regenerative agricultural practices, homestead farm skills, nonviolent communication skill training, conflict resolution training, family therapy, counseling, as well as outdoor activities through Adaptive Sports Association.
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle AssociationWe are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms.1
We are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms.
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Pineland Farms, Inc.Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training - The goal of our VAST program is to promote lifelong health and well-being of veterans with disabilities through regular participation in a VAST array of physical activities and sports. Any and all veterans are encouraged to volunteer and enjoy some outdoor activities and a sense of camaraderie with fellow veterans.2
Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training – The goal of our VAST program is to promote lifelong health and well-being of veterans with disabilities through regular participation in a VAST array of physical activities and sports. Any and all veterans are encouraged to volunteer and enjoy some outdoor activities and a sense of camaraderie with fellow veterans.
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Adaptive Adventures303.679.2770 - To provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.3
To provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.
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Veterans ExpeditionsGet Outside With VetEx.2
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PROJECT HEALING WATERS301-830-6450 - Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) began in 2005 serving wounded military service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, PHWFF has expanded nationwide, establishing its highly successful program in Department of Defense hospitals, Warrior Transition Units, and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and clinics.2
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) began in 2005 serving wounded military service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, PHWFF has expanded nationwide, establishing its highly successful program in Department of Defense hospitals, Warrior Transition Units, and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and clinics.
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Veterans Adaptive SportsPromote rehabilitation of disabled military service veterans through adaptive sports. We serve our veterans with spinal cord injuries, orthopedic amputations, visual impairments, and neurological injuries.2
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Not Forgotten Outreach575-224-1503 - NFO provides opportunities to improve relationships, build comradeship and at the same time enhances “Mindfulness” and personal well-being.4
Not Forgotten Outreach, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to motivating Military, Veterans & their Families, and Gold Star families of fallen heroes to participate in recreational and/or therapeutic activities in order to facilitate the healing process. NFO provides opportunities to improve relationships, build comradeship and at the same time enhances “Mindfulness” and personal well-being. NFO served over 3,600 Military Families in 2016.
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Sacred Waters970-444-2187 - The fishing industry as it stands now isn't working for the fish, the environment, the clients, the guides, or the general public. We believe it's time for a bit of change in the industry. We aren't scared of change. You can be a part of this change.3
The fishing industry as it stands now isn’t working for the fish, the environment, the clients, the guides, or the general public. We believe it’s time for a bit of change in the industry. We aren’t scared of change. You can be a part of this change.
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Hope for the Warriors877.246.7349 - HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS serves our country’s military and their families in all 50 states.3
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Veterans OutdoorsVO’s goal is to raise public awareness about the therapeutic effects that being in the outdoors actually has on the mental and physical disabilities of our country’s wounded men and women. We will also provide a platform for veterans to tell their own stories in their own words.3
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FREEDOM HUNTERS303 884-0059 - Freedom Hunters is a 501(c)3 military outreach program dedicated to honoring those who protect our Freedoms. Our mission is to salute the noble work of our courageous men and women of our Armed Forces. Freedom Hunters reflects the outdoor community's appreciation to our troops by taking: select active duty and combat veterans, families of fallen heroes, children of the deployed, as well as those wounded or injured, on outdoor adventures. Empowered by help from conservation groups, outfitters, corporations, government agencies, and landowners, Freedom Hunters honors individuals from all branches of the military. It is with immense pride and enthusiasm that Freedom Hunters carries on the American tradition of hunting, fishing, and shooting.3
Freedom Hunters is a 501(c)3 military outreach program dedicated to honoring those who protect our Freedoms. Our mission is to salute the noble work of our courageous men and women of our Armed Forces. Freedom Hunters reflects the outdoor community’s appreciation to our troops by taking: select active duty and combat veterans, families of fallen heroes, children of the deployed, as well as those wounded or injured, on outdoor adventures. Empowered by help from conservation groups, outfitters, corporations, government agencies, and landowners, Freedom Hunters honors individuals from all branches of the military. It is with immense pride and enthusiasm that Freedom Hunters carries on the American tradition of hunting, fishing, and shooting.
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PATRIOT ANGLERSPatriot Anglers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to providing outdoor recreation for our military and Veteran families through fishing. The Patriot Anglers is comprised of Veterans, military family members, and patriots who possess a unique understanding of the toll that military service can take on a family, and being from Colorado, we also understand the value of time spent outdoors.2
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Veteran Sailing Association305 619-3433 - Learn to sail with exemplary ASA live-aboard sailing instruction while enjoying a unique one of a kind aquatic vacation in the beautiful Florida Keys and Bahamas. We will sail, snorkel, spearfish, kayak, and conduct ECO tours throughout the diverse reefs, water ways and mangroves with students receiving ASA Sailing Certifications in designated courses. Come aboard, learn to sail, relax and watch the sun set. The past is the past; it’s time to move forward and the majestic sloop Anjin San will guide you there. Veteran Sailing is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, national non profit charitable organization.2
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Anglers of HonorAnglers of Honor works directly with veterans with disabilities and their families to aid in their recovery and acclimation to life after active duty. We also work with individuals suffering from spinal cord and traumatic brain injury to provide accessible and therapeutic fishing opportunities. Through the Anglers of Honor program, participants and their families learn the basics of fly fishing which they get to put to immediate use on premier private fly fishing water, restored to allow access for individuals with disabilities.1
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Veterans’ Resources (36)
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Veterans’ Service Records2
Military personnel records can include DD 214s/Separation Documents, service personnel records found within the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), and medical records. Military personnel records can be used for proving military service or as a valuable tool in genealogical research.
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Connected Warriors970 422-2203 - Connected Warriors Yoga Class2new
Connected Warriors is the largest community based volunteer organization providing trauma-conscious yoga therapy for service members, veterans and their families in the United States.
Our primary goal is to provide a safe and secure environment with a strong emphasis on re-establishing the mind-body connection and guiding our warriors and families to healthier and more peaceful lives.
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Volunteers of America970-247-1629 - Colorado Branch2
Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
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Archuleta County Veterans Services970 264-4013 -2
The Archuleta County Veterans Service Office is here to counsel and assist all military veterans and/or their dependents in providing information on their entitlement to Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and prepares and submits benefit claims to the appropriate agency. This office has extensive information on current VA programs and stands ready to help veterans with all services available. Our goal is to personally meet and assist all veterans of the area. Please feel free to call or drop by at any time during normal business hours Monday through Friday.
Raymond Taylor
Veteran Services Officer
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Wounded Warrior Project630 522-4774 - Wounded Warrior Project is one of the largest veterans service organizations in the United States.2
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Asbestos.com844 324-3830 - Veterans comprise more than 30 percent of all mesothelioma legal cases in the United States. Because all branches of the military relied on asbestos in the past, and builders overseas still do, veterans are more likely than others to develop asbestos-related diseases.2new
Veterans comprise more than 30 percent of all mesothelioma legal cases in the United States. Because all branches of the military relied on asbestos in the past, and builders overseas still do, veterans are more likely than others to develop asbestos-related diseases. Since 2006, Asbestos.com has served as an advocacy center that provides hope and delivers quality resources and information for patients and loved ones coping with mesothelioma.
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U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs Resource Locator1-855-948-2311 - Find the Veteran resources most helpful for you by filling in your ZIP code or state.2
No matter what you may be experiencing, there is support for getting your life on a better track. Many, many Veterans have found the strength to reach out and make the connection. To find the Veteran resources most helpful for you, fill in your ZIP code or state below and then check the boxes to indicate the programs or topics you are interested in learning more about.
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle AssociationWe are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms.4
We are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms.
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Military-> CivilianTo connect quality job-seeking military candidates and their spouses with civilian employers to fill open positions worldwide.310-455-2002 - To connect quality job-seeking military candidates and their spouses with civilian employers to fill open positions worldwide.
To connect quality job-seeking military candidates and their spouses with civilian employers to fill open positions worldwide.
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Pineland Farms, Inc.207-310-8694 - Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training - The goal of our VAST program is to promote lifelong health and well-being of veterans with disabilities through regular participation in a VAST array of physical activities and sports. Any and all veterans are encouraged to volunteer and enjoy some outdoor activities and a sense of camaraderie with fellow veterans.2
Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training – The goal of our VAST program is to promote lifelong health and well-being of veterans with disabilities through regular participation in a VAST array of physical activities and sports. Any and all veterans are encouraged to volunteer and enjoy some outdoor activities and a sense of camaraderie with fellow veterans.
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Adaptive Adventures303.679.2770 - To provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.3
To provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.
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The Cohen Veterans Network844-336-4226 - Every day, many veterans and their families are living with the mental and physical scars from serving their country during military service. The Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization, was created to serve them by providing high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care. Through our client-centered, customized outpatient care, we support veterans and their families as they begin their next mission: healthy and happy lives.2
Every day, many veterans and their families are living with the mental and physical scars from serving their country during military service. The Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization, was created to serve them by providing high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care. Through our client-centered, customized outpatient care, we support veterans and their families as they begin their next mission: healthy and happy lives.
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GO HIKE COLORADO3
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SOLDIER FOR LIFEThe Soldier for Life (SFL) Program improves Soldier, Family and Army readiness by developing a broad network of resources to support every Soldier, Veteran and Family member through all phases of their service.2
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CRU Military2
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National Park Service - Plan Your Visit1
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TEXVET.ORGTherapeutic Retreats for Veterans and their Families
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VETERANS FAMILIES UNITEDHolistic Healing and Resource Material
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Operation We Are Here2
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Understanding a Veteran with PTSD2
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Strategic Alliance for Veteran Integration844 400-SAVI 7284 - SAVI provides Veterans programs that can help you track your progress — financial, emotional, physical, and mental — to ensure that you stay on the path toward building a fulfilling life post-separation. See below, and learn more about our Veterans programs here.2
SAVI provides Veterans programs that can help you track your progress — financial, emotional, physical, and mental — to ensure that you stay on the path toward building a fulfilling life post-separation. See below, and learn more about our Veterans programs.
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BIVOUAC VETERAN'S NEWS1
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Veteren's Press ReleasesFind releases about memorials, special events, galas, and open days honoring soldiers, marines, sailors, and Air Force service members and their families. Find out about support programs for veterans, including health care and mental health services, along with employment advice, information, and opportunities.1
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Veterans People Finder
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Text VetTrusted Infiormation & Resources1
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Military Hunting and Fishing1
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New Mexico - Disabled Veterans Hunting & Fishing License
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10 Awesome Charities Using Fishing To Support Veterans
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Disabled Veteran HuntingHere is list of Disabled Veteran Links. This information is provided as a service to the disabled community.
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FISHING VETERANS OF AMERICAUNITING VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITH PATRIOT SPORTSMEN/WOMEN.TO PROVIDE OUR AMERICAN HERO'S AND FRIENDS A REVISED PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE AND COMMUNITY.
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REAL WARRIORS1-800-273-8255 - Community and Support for Veterans
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Operation We Are HereFinancial Assistance for Homeless Vets
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Homebuying Guide for Veterans1.888.255.4364 - VA loans: everything you need to know
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Current VA Mortgage Rates
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VA Home Improvement Loans
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Silent ProfessionalsDefense Contractor Jobs
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Sponsors (10)
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Machinery Marketing International312-226-4150 - The Smart Way to Buy Machinery.4
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Adaptive Sports Association970.403.6522 -3
The Mission of Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) is to provide outdoor, sport and recreational experiences for people with disabilities. Adaptive Sports Association’s programs help to enrich and transform the lives of people with disabilities through sports and recreation. By working with participants to overcome physical and cognitive challenges in a supportive environment, ASA helps participants explore possibilities.
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Wilderness Journeys Pagosa970-731-4081 -4
Pagosa’s Most Experienced Guides! Wilderness Journeys and Pagosa Rafting Outfitters have been providing incredible land and water tours for over 25 years.
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle AssociationWe are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms.3
We are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. Our mission now is to support and defend those who have defended our country and our freedoms.
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Adaptive Adventures303.679.2770 - To provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.2
To provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.
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Pagosa Shell970 731-5530 -
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Pagosa Liquor970 731-4801 -
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San Juan Strains970 264-5323 -2
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High Country Title970 264-2128 -1
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Boss Hogg's Restaurant
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V.O.R.T.P. BLOG
Disabled Veterans eligible for free National Park Service Lifetime Access Pass
Jun 3, 2019
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 8:00 am Posted in #VetResources, Vets Experience by Steven Clipp 186 comments 370k views Spring flowers are blooming, the summer travel season quickly approaches and Veterans are joining the 330-million yearly visitors enjoying U.S....
How Colorado’s Veterans Thrive in the Outdoors and on the Job
Feb 27, 2019
With five strategic commands and five military installations (including Fort Carson, the second-largest training area in the nation), Colorado’s military roots run deep. In fact, Colorado’s very first military post, the San Luis Valley’s Fort Garland, was commanded by...
Not Forgotten Outreach, Inc.
Sep 25, 2018
Not Forgotten Outreach, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to motivating Military, Veterans & their Families, and Gold Star families of fallen heroes to participate in recreational and/or therapeutic activities in order to facilitate the healing process....
FY2018 & FY2019 Adaptive Sports Grant Status
Sep 17, 2018
The FY2018 Adaptive Sports Grant (ASG) results should be released within the next two weeks. Of the 215 FY18 ASG applications, 153 applications passed vetting and were reviewed by the Review Board. Almost all applicants whose applications were eliminated...
One Year!
Aug 21, 2018
Thanks for all of the Help! I am happy to announce right now we are at around one year from the time the proposal for VORTP was presented to the board of directors until now. I am so happy that the Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Project has come this far. I...
National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic
Aug 6, 2018
The Summer Sports Clinic offers adventure sports and recreational activities such as sailing, surfing, track and field events, kayaking and cycling (hand and tandem), to those who were recently injured. Complimenting the therapy provided in daily rehabilitation...
Hello Pagosa Springs,
May 10, 2018
Hello Pagosa Springs, We citizens can become a little indifferent and possibly even jaded when we hear the excitement in a tourists voice and the smile on their face when they tell us about the awe inspiring natural beauty of the area or some outdoor adventure they...
May is Mental Health Month
May 3, 2018
Join us for an important discussion on resilience and recovery this Mental Health Month. Hear from U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Moses Maddox as he discusses his transition from the military and how he went to extremes to...
Outdoor activities improve mental health in Veterans, study finds
Feb 27, 2018
Taking part in outdoor group activities, like camping, hiking, or snowboarding, could prove beneficial for Veterans with mental health problems. A recent study, funded by the Sierra Club and involving researchers from VA and the University of Michigan, suggests a link between outdoor activities and long-term psychological well-being.
Welcome to VORTP
Jan 3, 2018
Hello and welcome to the Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Project website. Welcome Home Veterans! This is your website. The hope of V.O.R.T.P is to help you and your family’s re-adjust and reconnect with yourselves.