Links, tools, and support for veterans, first responders, and anyone doing the work of taking care of themselves.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out. Available 24/7 — call, text, or chat.
The VA Whole Health program is working to expand mind-body options for veterans. These are the tools they have available — and we're open to partnering with them as they grow.
The VA's approach to veteran wellness beyond medication — covering movement, mindfulness, and more.
va.gov/wholehealth →Understand what health benefits you're entitled to as a veteran and how to enroll.
va.gov/health-care →PTSD, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, and substance use support through the VA.
va.gov/mental-health →If you're not getting the care you need, a patient advocate can help navigate the system.
va.gov/patient-advocate →Organizations serving veterans and first responders in the Tampa Bay region.
The main VA medical center serving Tampa Bay veterans — 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa.
james.va.gov →Outpatient VA clinics closer to Apollo Beach in the Hillsborough and Manatee county area.
Find locations →Community-based counseling centers for veterans — often less bureaucracy than the main VA system.
Find a Vet Center →Local social services hotline — housing, food, mental health referrals, and veteran-specific resources.
211hillsborough.org →This isn't fringe wellness — there's a growing body of research behind what we're doing at The Reset. Here's a starting point.
PubMed search for peer-reviewed studies on yoga interventions for veterans with PTSD and trauma.
PubMed research →Studies on controlled breathing and its effects on the autonomic nervous system, stress, and anxiety.
PubMed research →Review of yoga as a treatment for musculoskeletal pain — the exact type of MSK pain many veterans carry.
Read study →SAMHSA resources on complementary health approaches for veterans and military families.
samhsa.gov →The Reset is twice a week. Here's how to carry it into the rest of your week.
Free, beginner-friendly yoga on YouTube. One of the most accessible and well-produced free resources available.
YouTube →Headspace offers free access to their meditation and breathwork app for US veterans and their families.
headspace.com →Free guided breathwork exercises based on the Wim Hof method — great for stress regulation and focus.
wimhofmethod.com →Austin's own guided breathwork and movement videos — coming once the channel is up. Sign up for the email list to be notified.
Join the list →Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 PM. Apollo Beach Preserve. Free for veterans, first responders, and their spouses.
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