Organization: TRAVIS MILLS FOUNDATION
Mission: THE TRAVIS MILLS FOUNDATION (TMF) IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT AND ASSIST MILITARY VETERAN FAMILIES. THE TRAVIS MILLS FOUNDATION IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO LEAD THE NATION IN DIRECT VETERAN FAMILY ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, AND HEALING. TMF PROVIDES A FULLY ACCESSIBLE FAMILY RETREAT ESPECIALLY FOR COMBAT WOUNDED VETERAN FAMILIES. DURING RETREAT WEEKS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES UNITE WITH THE LAND, WATER, NATURE AND EACH OTHER TO REVITALIZE AND TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD. THE RETREAT PLAYS AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN RECOVERY, CAMARADERIE, SPOUSAL SUPPORT, RECONNECTION, RELAXATION, AND REINTEGRATION.
Activities: THE TRAVIS MILLS FOUNDATION OPERATES A FULLY HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE RETREAT FOR RECALIBRATED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THESE VETERANS THROUGH ITS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RETREAT LOCATED IN THE BELGRADE LAKES REGION OF MAINE. VETERAN FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ACTIVE DUTY OR AS A RESULT OF THEIR SERVICE TO THE NATION RECEIVE AN ALL- INCLUSIVE, ALL-EXPENSES PAID, BARRIER-FREE VACATION IN MAINE WHERE THEY PARTICIPATE IN ADAPTIVE ACTIVITIES, BOND WITH OTHER VETERAN FAMILIES, AND ENJOY MUCH-NEEDED REST AND RELAXATION IN MAINE'S OUTDOORS.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention