A Lifelong Sanctuary for Healing, Purpose, and Recovery
A Place to Heal. A Community to Belong.
Veterans Healing Haven (VHH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a permanent healing sanctuary for veterans living with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and other service-related challenges. Located on 150–200 acres in the Arkansas Ozarks, VHH offers an environment where healing extends beyond traditional treatment through the restorative power of nature, peer support, sustainable agriculture, and animal-assisted therapy.
Founded by disabled veteran Jeff Pye and nonprofit leader Carrie Pye, Veterans Healing Haven was built on the belief that every veteran deserves more than temporary housing or symptom management. By creating a lifelong community where veterans contribute through farming, caring for animals, land stewardship, and mentoring one another, VHH empowers residents to rediscover purpose, independence, and hope while building meaningful relationships that foster lasting recovery.
Veterans Healing Haven provides a holistic approach to healing that addresses the emotional, physical, and social challenges veterans face after military service. Our programs are designed to restore purpose, promote resilience, and create lasting opportunities for personal growth through community-centered experiences. Our Healing Services:
Therapeutic Retreat & Residential Living
Veterans Healing Haven offers a permanent residential sanctuary where veterans can heal without the pressure of temporary housing or strict time limits. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arkansas Ozarks, residents experience stability, safety, and a supportive community that encourages long-term recovery and personal growth.
Nature, Animal & Agricultural Therapy
Healing happens through meaningful connection with the land. Veterans participate in sustainable farming, gardening, animal-assisted therapy, and land stewardship activities that reduce stress, improve mental wellness, and provide opportunities to develop practical life and vocational skills while reconnecting with a sense of purpose.
Peer Support & Wraparound Services
Our community-based approach combines peer mentorship with access to supportive resources that promote overall well-being. Veterans receive encouragement from fellow service members while connecting with healthcare partners, life skills training, wellness programs, and other services that support successful reintegration and long-term healing.