Deep Sea Valkyries

About

We are dedicated to confronting the Veteran and First Responder mental health crisis by preventing suicide and reducing the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our approach centers on healing through a clinical trauma counseling retreat that combines evidence-based therapy, scuba diving as an alternative healing practice, and spiritual guidance.

Founded in 2014, Deep Sea Valkyries is a Veteran and First Responder outreach 501(c)(3) that facilitates retreats and trauma counseling programs to assist in PTSD recovery and development of life skills for combat Veterans transitioning from Military service. Our retreats, or 'Voyages' as we call them, provide a holistic approach to healing, reducing the triggers of PTSD, equipping participants with the tools to combat those triggers, and leading to a reduction in Veteran suicides and suicide attempts. Our retreats take Veterans/First Responders from across the US down to Nassau, Bahamas for a week long live-aboard during which time, more than 30+ hours of group and individual counseling sessions will take place with our licensed Counselor who specializes in PTSD treatments. In addition, a team of Veterans that specialize in marine eco-adventures will guide participants in scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, sailing, kayaking, and land based excursions on remote islands while learning about marine conservation and the impact humans can have on marine eco-systems. Our aim is to provide not only the counseling to reduce PTSD, but also to reinvigorate our Veterans to engage in healthy outdoor activities.