Warriors Heart Adds Second-Level Extended Recovery Program

Warriors Heart, the Texas-based program that treats active duty military, veterans, first responders, and EMTs/paramedics for alcohol addiction, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other co-occurring issues, this week announced the launch of a new extended recovery program in Bandera, Texas.

Based on more than 1,700 clients enrolling in the organization’s Level I treatment and training program, and with feedback collected over the past 5 years, Warriors Heart has created a new Level II program to help facilitate transitions to life post-treatment. The program had a soft opening in December ahead of its full launch this month.

“Addiction did not happen overnight, and neither will the recovery and healing,” Warriors Heart CEO and co-founder Josh Lannon said in a news release. “Many short-term programs do a good job of opening the wounds up, but do not have the time required to clean and heal them. Healing the body, mind and spirit takes a stable environment, routine, and consistency. This new extended program provides our warriors with more to come home whole again.”

Patients can stay in the retreat-style program, which is located on a 543-acre ranch outside San Antonio, for up to 60 days as a follow-up to the 6-week Level I program. The Level II program includes:

• Family programming and workshops and professional support
• Advanced life skills training
• Group and individual sessions
• Support for external appointments
• Private rooms
• Brain treatment using magnetic e-resonance therapy (MeRT)

Warriors Heart co-founder Tom Spooner, a US Army veteran with 21 years of service, said in the release that the Level II program was conceived to help patients rebuild their lives and develop confidence after treatment.

“We are dedicated to reducing the alarming number of veteran and first responder suicides by providing our protectors with a secure place to heal with their peers,” Spooner said.