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Women’s Vet2Vet

This group is open to female veterans and veterans who identify as female, who are already receiving mental health care and have experienced an MST. It is intended to encourage social engagement and processing and is facilitated by a certified readjustment counselor and a female veteran peer. If you’d be interested in participating, have any questions, or are not yet receiving mental healthcare and need help getting established, contact Femmi Clemons at 720.523.2773, or [email protected].

Veteran Bowling League

The Denver Vet Center, Adams County, and Warrior Now in collaboration with The Wounded Warrior Project and The Summit provide a free all-veterans bowling league. Join fellow veterans every week for bowling and camaraderie. No sign-up required to start; all veterans are eligible to join the league for free.

  • Mondays, 3 p.m.
  • 580 E 144th Ave., Thornton, CO 80023

Vietnam Veteran Group

This is a safe space for Vietnam veterans to come together. Camaraderie for those who have been unable to cope with difficulties of their service helps them find the strength and courage to do so and allows the healing process to begin.

  • Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
  • Call 720.263.7113 for meeting information

Readjustment Counseling

Readjustment counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military life to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage, and family counseling are offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are veterans, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief, and transition after trauma.

  • Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Human Services Center,
  • Call 720.263.7113 for appointments

Superhero Group/Volleyball

Come to The Island for veteran group therapy for those experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The group meeting will be facilitated by a certified readjustment counselor. Volleyball will follow the group therapy session.

  • Tuesdays, noon-3 p.m.
  • Call 720.263.7113 for meeting information.

Operation Equine

Equine therapy is being provided through partnerships with Operation Equine, WarriorNow, and Veterans Treatment Court in both Erie and Parker locations to veterans in Adams County and those engaged in Veteran’s treatment court. Classes are four-week courses on a rotating schedule.

PTSD Group

Come to The Summit for veteran group therapy for those experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The group meeting will be facilitated by a certified readjustment counselor. All veterans bowling follows this group.

  • Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m., 580 E 144th Ave., Thornton, CO 80023

Top Golf PTSD Group

Come to Top Golf for veteran group therapy for those experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The group meeting will be facilitated by a certified readjustment counselor. 

  • Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., 16011 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80023