Helping Veterans
Veteran Initiatives
Breaking the Cycle of Isolation: Supporting US Veterans’ Mental Health
After serving our country, many US Veterans return home with treatable mental health disorders, including PTSD, PTI, Paranoia, Schizophrenia and addictions. However, when isolated from human contact for 90 days or more, these conditions can become lethal, contributing to the devastating statistic of 22 veteran suicides per day.
Queenslake’s Mission: Connection, Community and Healing
Our organization has established multiple programs to bring veterans together, improve mental health and reduce veteran suicide.
Queenslake Veteran Fishing Retreats
We partner with veteran organizations to host multi-day fishing retreats on our serene 40-acre lake. Veterans reconnect with others over meals and at evening campfires, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. This simple act has proven to generate measurable results in mental health and reduce veteran suicide.
Volunteer to assist at Queenslake Fishing Retreats or recommend a veteran by calling 312.388.2225 or emailing [email protected].
Queenslake Veterans Lodge
To expand our retreats, we’re building a 17,000 sf veterans lodge, providing accommodations for groups of veterans to connect, fish and heal without the burden of transportation and lodging costs. We need your help with materials, volunteers, furniture, fixtures and appliances to make this vision a reality.
Call 312.388.2225 or email [email protected] to contribute to the lodge’s construction and help us serve more veterans.
Mogadishu Mile Military Fitness Competition
Our annual event honors the 19 fallen soldiers from the Battle of Mogadishu, depicted in the movie Black Hawk Down. Join us for a day of fitness, camaraderie and tribute as we come together to support our nation’s heroes.
Visit mogadishumile.com to participate, sponsor or volunteer for this impactful event.
Veteran Homes
Our fishing retreats and Mogadishu Mile provide temporary relief, but we recognize the need for long-term solutions. By establishing homes where veterans can live together, we eliminate the risk of isolation and provide a life-saving community. This supportive environment helps veterans thrive and reintegrate into civilian life.
If you know of suitable real estate or a veteran in need of housing, call 312.388.2225 or email [email protected].
Freedom Farms
An extension of our Veteran Homes, Freedom Farm will provide a community for veterans to live, receive services and participate in equine therapy. We’re seeking a large horse farm with multiple dwellings to create a military-base-like community exclusively for US veterans. This innovative approach will offer a safe haven for veterans to heal and grow.
If you know of suitable real estate or a veteran in need of housing, call 312.388.2225 or email [email protected]. Together, we can create a supportive community that empowers our nation’s heroes.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
Join Queenslake in breaking the cycle of isolation and supporting the mental health of our nation’s heroes. Your involvement can help save lives and provide a brighter future for US veterans.
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