HG Fishing Program for Male & Female Veterans at Yakutat Lodge

Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.

**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Even PoC with any questions!**

• Who: 8-10 male or female veterans and their supporters (optional)
  • Note: As part of our individuals programming, you may bring a supporter, which can be a close family member or friend who is a significant part of your daily life (civilian over 18 or veteran) to attend the program, free of cost.
• What: A week of recreational therapy through fly fishing and being outdoors in Alaska – no experience necessary
• When: June 5-11, 2022
• Where: Yakutat Lodge, AK
• Accommodations: Private Rooms
• Accessibility: must be able to maintain balance on rocky, uneven surface and stand for long periods of time to fish
• Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veterans and supporters

A few notes about our program:

• Registration: If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you
  • If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email militaryprogramparticipantcoordinator@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
• One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy waitlist, we are only able to provide one week-long program. We provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
• Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate daily group discussions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.

For more information, watch our video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ