VETERANS RECOVER HERE. EXERCISE. NUTRITION. MENTORSHIP.
WarriorWOD’s veteran PTSD recovery program is built for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideations, or substance abuse. Application required. Independently studied. Backed by exercise, nutrition, and mentorship.
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WarriorWOD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 87-1065126. Founded 2021. Charleston, SC.
WarriorWOD Foundation combines exercise, nutrition, and mentorship in a research-backed, results-driven recovery program for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideations, and substance abuse.
Recovery is not a prescription. It is not a 30-minute appointment. But that is what most veterans get when they come home. Too many lose ground because of it. WarriorWOD was founded in 2021 to provide what the system could not: six months of structure, a peer who walks the road with you, and the time recovery actually takes.
265 veterans. 14.42-point average PTSD score reduction. 90.4% improved. Independently evaluated.
$25/month from twelve donors funds one veteran’s complete PTSD recovery program
✓ Tax-deductible·. ✓ 100% to program· ✓ Cancel anytime
90.4% of participants experience a reduction in PTSD symptoms, with an average 14.42-point drop in PCL-5 scores, verified by an independent College of Charleston study (Trejo Tello, 2025; p < .001, Cohen’s d = 1.33). Post-program scores fall below the clinical threshold for probable PTSD.
VETERANS SUPPORTED
avg. pcl-5 reduction
College of Charleston, 2025
Participants Experience Reduction in PTSD Symptoms
Family and Community Impacted
WarriorWOD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit running a structured 6-month veteran PTSD recovery program for veterans with post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideations, and substance abuse. Acceptance is application-based, and the program is fully donor-funded, so eligible veterans pay nothing to participate.
Debilitating PTSD symptoms, depression, chronic stress, social isolation, substance abuse, and the growing risk of suicide are all too common for those carrying invisible wounds.
WarriorWOD ADDRESSES THE ROOT CAUSE OF PTSD and the resultant substance abuse and suicidal ideations through a research-backed program.
EXERCISE
NUTRITION
MENTORSHIP
Through our program, veterans get back into routine, into community, and into the kind of sustained recovery that medication alone cannot deliver.
If you need help now, please contact the Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline or the Veterans Crisis Line.
Our six-month recovery program is built on three research-backed pillars to address both the physical and psychological aspects of post-traumatic stress.
01
EXERCISE
Choice of exercise modality
Regular physical activity reduces stress hormones, improves emotional regulation, and encourages neuroplasticity. Physical activity is 1.5x more effective than medication for depression and anxiety (Singh et al., 2023, British Journal of Sports Medicine). Warriors attend the gym of their choice at least twice each week through our network of 40+ partner gyms.
1.5x
02
NUTRITION
Bi-weekly nutrition coaching
Veterans meet biweekly with certified nutrition coaches over 6 months — 12 sessions total. Poor diet increases depression risk by 41% (Ljungberg et al., 2020). Stable nutrition stabilizes mood, sleep, and recovery.
41%
03
MENTORSHIP
Paired with a veteran Battle Buddy
Each Warrior is paired with a Battle Buddy — a fellow veteran who understands the path firsthand. Battle Buddies provide empathy, accountability, and weekly contact. Veterans with peer mentors show 35% greater PTS symptom reduction than those without (Tsai et al., 2016, Psychiatric Services).
PROVEN
To reduce PTSD symptoms & suicide risk
Outcomes measured using the PCL-5 and the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale. Independently validated by Dr. Katie Trejo Tello, College of Charleston (2025). Ongoing research partnerships with MUSC and Kingston University London.
Overall PTSD Symptom Reduction
IMPROVEMENT
Plus 9 veteran suicides prevented and a 15% decrease in substance abuse relapses
AVOIDANCE
IMPROVEMENT
Physical & Emotional Reactions
IMPROVEMENT
Thinking & Mood
IMPROVEMENT
Intrusive Memories
IMPROVEMENT
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“WarriorWOD has been a cornerstone in my mental health recovery. The physical activities have helped me manage my stress levels, and the mentorship has given me a renewed sense of purpose. I’m grateful to WarriorWOD for helping me turn my life around.”
–Lyndie S.
Participants in the WarriorWOD program can expect three distinct outcomes.
01
REDUCE PTS SYMPTOMS
Decrease stress, anxiety, and PTS symptoms. Improve emotional regulation, mood stability, and reduce nightmares and flashbacks through structured exercise, nutrition, and mentorship.
02
REDUCE SUICIDAL IDEATIONS
Address direct and indirect factors contributing to suicidal thoughts. Build purpose, connection, and healthy coping strategies. Measured using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale.
03
REDUCE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Replace harmful coping mechanisms with exercise, nutrition, and community. Reduce reliance on alcohol, drugs, and unhealthy behaviors through sustainable lifestyle changes.
How you can make an impact:
i’m a veteran
If you’re struggling with PTS, suicidal ideations, or substance abuse, our 6-month program may be for you. Application required.
i want to donate
Fund a Warrior’s recovery. Every dollar directly supports a veteran in the program.
Let’s partner up!
Align your brand with WarriorWOD to provide life-saving resources for veterans.
become a battle buddy
Serve as a veteran peer mentor and walk alongside veterans who need support.
volunteer with us
Give your time or talents to support WarriorWOD and the veterans we serve.
i have questions
For media inquiries or general questions, reach out and we’ll respond within 2 business days.
EIN: 87-1065126
Tax-Exempt
Built by a Purple Heart Marine
PCL-5 & C-SSRS validated
