The Travis Mills Foundation supports recalibrated veterans and their families in Columbus, OH and surrounding areas. We run a wellness retreat in Maine’s Belgrade Lakes area, helping brave men and women overcome physical and emotional challenges through various programs designed to strengthen families and offer rest for those in need. If you’re in Columbus, OH, and identify as a recalibrated veteran, the Travis Mills Foundation is for you.
What is a recalibrated veteran?
The term was created by SSG Travis Mills, an injured veteran from Afghanistan wounded by an IED. Instead of calling himself a ‘wounded warrior,’ he chose ‘recalibrated’ to represent healing—adapting to a new life and rediscovering purpose. The foundation shares this view, recognizing each veteran’s unique journey and helping them find new opportunities for recalibration.
By the Numbers
Proudly Supporting Post-9/11 Veterans and their Families
Veteran Families Served across 47 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada
Proud Years in Operation of our Foundation & Retreat
Awards & Recognitions for foundation charitable efforts
Charged to Veterans and Families for our Retreats and programs
HHERO Program
Our popular initiative supports recalibrated veterans and their families, including spouses, partners, children, and guests. If your family visits from Columbus, OH, we will create a customized schedule with adapted sports and activities for everyone. Participation is optional. Families can also relax and rest. Family programming runs all year, offering activities like kayaking, zoo visits, wheelchair basketball, archery, dog sledding, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and more!
Caregiver Program
We appreciate the vital roles caregivers play in veterans’ lives. Therefore, we’ve established a dedicated caregiver program for spouses, partners, parents, and siblings caring for veterans. It promotes self-care, relaxation, peer support, and offers opportunities for caregivers to recharge, share experiences, and build a community.
Warrior PATHH
Our Warrior Progressive & Alternative Training for Helping Heroes (PATHH) is designed to promote Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) in veterans and first responders. It helps turn struggles into strength and personal growth. The program begins with a 7-day in-person training at the Travis Mills Foundation in Belgrade Lakes, followed by 90 days of training with PATHH Guides—those who have completed the program themselves.
Recalibrate Program
Launched in 2022, this program builds on the motivation veterans gain after attending the retreat. It offers financial help, goal-setting, and long-term follow-up to support ongoing progress. Past assistance includes driveway paving, cleaning services, electric bikes for commuting, and more.
No Matter Your Location, We're Here For You
Whether you’re in Columbus, OH, or anywhere across the country, you’re welcome to visit our Maine-based facilities. Our programs continuously support recalibrated veterans and their families facing adaptation challenges. The retreat provides a week-long, barrier-free, all-expenses-paid experience in a top-notch setting for our nation’s recalibrated veterans and their families.