We are truly grateful for your interest in helping our veterans, first responders and their families.

A new battle is fought everyday upon the return of our military veterans and first responders.  There is a war within, a silent one that causes so much pain and suffering.  PTSD affects about 7.7 million American adults in a given year, though the disorder can develop at any age including childhood. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is often overlooked and/or misdiagnosed by healthcare professionals due to the varying range of symptoms it can present.  Symptoms can include strong and unwanted memories of the event, bad dreams, emotional numbness, intense guilt or worry, angry outbursts, feeling “on edge,” and avoiding thoughts and situations that are reminders, “triggers” of the trauma.

With your help, Old Man River Nature Retreat can serve not only our veterans, but first responders as well.  At OMRNR, we are focused on helping families stay together, by providing a sanctuary for them to relax and reconnect.  In order to do so, we need your help.  You can help by any of the following ways: