Helping 2 Overcome

We just wrapped up an incredible NAUI TRY SCUBA event in Gulf Shores at the Bodenhamer Community Center pool.

We had 8 veterans and family members gear up, get in the water, and experience SCUBA for the very first time—facing fears, building confidence, and finding a new love for “blowing bubbles” beneath the surface. It was amazing to watch those moments of courage turn into smiles and high-fives.

Helping 2 Overcome is part of the continuum of care at Vets Recover in Mobile AL and we are all about creating opportunities for connection, recovery, and growth through new experiences like this. We’ve got classes and more events coming up in the months ahead, so follow this page for updates and be ready when we announce the next chance to jump in.

We still have limited spots available for our Feb 4th Veterans Immersion Program Dive at the GA Aquarium! Sign up today using the link below! This event is open to all Veterans of the US Armed Forces - MUST BE SCUBA CERTIFIED.

Sign Up Here: https://helping2overcome.org/trips/scuba_georgia_aquarium_feb_2026_0

Our 2026 Calendar is starting to take shape!

1st up Feb 4th Join us at the GA Aquarium for an incredible dive with whale sharks and manta rays! (Event is open to ALL Veterans of the US Armed Forces - Family and Friends are invited to join as well as spectators)

Click Below to Sign Up Today!
https://helping2overcome.org/calendar

CONGRATULATIONS! We want to extend a job well done and congratulations to everyone's favorite Dive Masters Robert and Stephen! This past weekend they completed their NAUI Instructor Course and are now ready to take the reins and will be stepping in to lead our 2026 slate of upcoming courses! We are so proud of you guys and cannot wait to see what you put together!

The Inaugural Veterans Endowment Fund Invitational is getting closer and closer! For those that do not know the Helping 2 Overcome Program is a part of the Community Integration Team at Vets Recover in Mobile AL. The Veterans Endowment Fund will directly impact and aid Vets Recover in the battle to end substance abuse, su***de, and other battles our Veterans, First Responders, and Dependents face each and every day!

The sponsors for this event have been enormously generious and because of their support we invite you to sign up to join us Nov 7th at the Robert Trent Jones - Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Semmes AL. Join us for a ROUND OF GOLF and LUNCH all because of their support! We will have a putting contest, longest drive contest, and even a $10,000 hole in one contest! Sign up below!!

https://helping2overcome.org/trips/golf_veterans_endowment_fund_invitational_0

The 2025 H2O Marriage Retreat is quickly approaching! We are very excited for the event and very appreciative of the support from DAV to make it possible.

We have 2 Open Slots Remaining for our August 6th - Dive with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays at the GA Aquarium! Sign up today! Each Veteran will receive (1) ticket to the dive experience, and (2) additional entry tickets for their family to join them for a day at the aquarium! (Only the Veteran is allowed in the diving experience - Must be Open Water SCUBA certified)

https://helping2overcome.org/trips/scuba_georgia_aquarium_aug_2025_0

Calling All Veteran Couples! APPLICATION CLOSES JUNE 1st!!!

Apply Here - https://forms.office.com/r/dRwX0tj0SZ

Join us for the Stronger Together Marriage Retreat at the beautiful Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch in Yucca, AZ from October 28 – November 2, 2025.

This 5-day retreat is designed to help military couples grow stronger through connection, communication, and adventure.
Activities include:
• Horseback Riding
• ATV Riding
• Nightly Marriage Communication Classes
• Campfires, Stargazing & More!

Eligibility:
Married US Military Veteran couples living in:
• Harrison and Jackson Counties, MS
• Mobile or Baldwin Counties, AL
• Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, FL

Application Window:
May 13 – June 1, 2025
After the application window closes, Vets Recover staff will conduct phone interviews with applicants. Selected couples will be notified no later than June 20, 2025.

This retreat is hosted by Helping 2 Overcome, a program of Vets Recover, and is partially funded by the DAV Charitable Services Trust

Apply Here - https://forms.office.com/r/dRwX0tj0SZ

Vets Recover is proud to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)Training to our community. Through this course, we aim to elevate our community’s response
to the mental health crisis in our area and educate community members on the value of building resiliency.

During the 8 hour course, you will learn to identify and provide an initial response for someone facing
mental health challenges.

The training is on 4/11/25 at the Innovation Portal in Mobile, AL. The class is from 8:30am-5:30pm. You must register for the class to attend. For more information and to register please use the link below.

https://vetsrecover.org/mhfa/

Volunteer Opportunity: Join us on March 22nd from 0900 - 1300 as we lend a hand to Horse Farm LLC during their upcoming Trail Ride Competition. MUST SIGN UP USING LINK BELOW SO WE HAVE AN ACCURATE HEAD COUNT

https://helping2overcome.org/trips/volunteer_opportunity_blue_horse_farm_llc_0

A little late in the post but WOW another amazing event at the Georgia Aquarium, thank you so much to The Home Depot Foundation for making this event happen. As always thank you to Jason Bush and the entire staff and crew of the Georgia Aquarium Dive Team for making this so memorable each and every time. Vets Recover